Program Reviews

Really great experience, the internship AIP found me was very interesting and fruitful. Definitely will recommend this internship service provided to every single student or postgraduate which is looking to gain practical knowledge in Asia and potentially become employed.

There is not much to say about the service of the program, except for very reliable, responsive and friendly. The whole process from application to actually getting to Singapore and starting the internship was smooth and straight forward. Personally found the website with a login system really comfortable and convenient. One point needs to be mentioned, the program is very competitive and it is not easy to get in, so better be ready for your first interview and perform well.

The company I’ve been placed in is really friendly and to be fair I was afraid the cultural shock will get me, but it turns out the company had a very international environment so it was very easy to adapt. The team I’ve been working with was supportive and friendly, however the supervisor was quite demanding which I found very useful. My work preferences might differ from other people but AIP is actually doing a good job in terms of finding a perfect match.

Another cool feature is the ability to get the placement without housing, from my knowledge is one of the few organizations who are letting attendees to choose the packages they can go with, based on personal preferences. Customization is the key and I wish AIP to continue what they are doing, since they are doing it very well.

There are no words to accurately describe how amazing and beautiful was my internship in South Korea with AIP. I am extremely grateful to this organization for assisting and arranging the overall process. Of course, the price might be expensive at first glance, however, it definitely worth the service they provided. Everything from the application until the end of the internship was really good. In total, I’ve been in touch with 3 people from AIP during the overall process and all of them were very responsive and answered all my questions transparently and clear. The only issue occurred was the pick up from the airport since my flight got delayed and I had no chance to inform them about the new arrival time. The problem has been resolved and the community manager arranged a new car to pick me up. The accommodation was in excellent area, with a lot of shopping malls around and walking distance to public transportation. The hosting company was very welcoming and warm. My supervisor always had time to answer my questions and provided me with proper guidance especially at the beginning when I felt a bit lost since that was my first work experience ever. The first experience as we all can imagine is really out of the comfort zone even if you “think” you are ready. There are no such things as sitting and listen in the companies. The work environment expected me to be active and cooperate with the team while doing some tasks completely on my own as well. I would definitely highly recommend going with AIP if you would like to do an internship in South Korea. On top of that, I’ve met my new friends who turn out to be from my city as well.

Japan is a very interesting place and AIP did their very best to assist me with the transition of being a fresh graduate to finding and securing my first internship within Asia.

At first, it didn't look good with the amount of time it took to find one but once things started getting going it was very quick in regards scheduling and the feedback provided from my Rep.

Once I was in Japan things went by so fast in terms of the work as the company I was interning at had a few projects going on and they dropped me into the heart of everything. (joining in on Meetings and conference calls, shadowing my supervisors and assisting with daily tasks and of course my own personal projects.)

A few things could be different as the accommodation isn't the best but I felt comfortable after a while. For the people who are picky eaters, I would recommend Bareburger in near Sukiya Dori street.

Japan is a very interesting place and AIP did their very best to assist me with the transition of being a fresh graduate to finding and securing my first internship within Asia.

At first, it didn't look good with the amount of time it took to find one but once things started getting going it was very quick in regards scheduling and the feedback provided from my Rep.

Once I was in Japan things went by so fast in terms of the work as the company I was interning at had a few projects going on and they dropped me into the heart of everything. (joining in on Meetings and conference calls, shadowing my supervisors and assisting with daily tasks and of course my own personal projects.)

A few things could be different as the accommodation isn't the best but I felt comfortable after a while. For the people who are picky eaters, I would recommend Bareburger in near Sukiya Dori street.

My experience with AIP was incredibly satisfying and helpful. I really appreciate the supportiveness and responsiveness of the team and my placement coordinator. Before confirming the term break with my university, I was surfing the internet and bumped into the advertisement of Singapore airport, which fascinated me. After doing some more research on Singapore, the country I’ve never been before, it clearly became my goal to go there to experience the country. However, my parents advised me if I will be able to combine my stay there with something useful for my career or network, so they would consider it as an investment rather than an expense. First I was looking for job positions in Singapore, however with a young professional without much experience and not finished degree the number of rejections was incredibly high. So I’ve started considering doing some course or internship there, and here is where I’ve discovered AIP. After a straightforward application process, I’ve got into the program and got the placement in the company within the industry of my choice (finance). My parents without a second of hesitation approved my choice and were happy with the decision I made. The company I’ve been placed in is a fin-tech award-winning organization that helps millions of people all around the world transfer their funds across countries with extremely low fees. Working in such a company was a huge pleasure for me since my passion was always to bring changes to people’s life. Knowingly that the finance industry is very old school and hard to shift the paradigms, when big banks and corporations control almost everything, it was fascinating to create those changes and be a part of such a friendly team. After coming back to university, I’ve discovered that during that 3 months period the gap between practical knowledge and experience of my and my friends became incredibly big. I would definitely recommend to anyone who would like to contribute to society and gain experience in this program.

I wanted to do something new before starting my University studies, and the idea of traveling Asia popped up in my head. So I decided to look at flights and Motels/Hostel and then ran into a few internship sites. Doing a 2-month internship in Malaysia and being able to make new friends and understand the IT industry as this is what I wanted to study in School.

Overall the process from the interview with AIP and then the Interview with the placement company was great, sadly the only thing that was a small problem for me was the time difference from Malaysia and my friends and family back home.

If you plan to do an internship in Asia my only recommendation is to have an open mind and take the opportunities when given to you.

I would highly recommend looking for alternative options for those considering AIP. While the communication of the staff was prompt and diligent I found the program lacking elsewhere, mainly in terms of the experience I was able to yield in my internship.

I understand my situation may have been an anomaly however I am i am still weary towards the precautions that AIP take in guaranteeing a fruitful internship program. I was particularly interested in broadening my marketing and copywriting insight however upon arriving at my internship my supervisor had now knowledge in this field and was also verbally abusive commenting on my appearance a number of times. In addition to this, I faced a number of visa programs upon entering the program. The person whom I was in contact with also mentioned that the business development team are making effort to mitigate issues like this in future - a huge disappointment considering the high lump sum AIP that calls for with minimal effort into dissecting and investigating the logistics of the company and the HR that underpins it all. For me, I was sat at a desk 9 hours a day with no assistance from my supervisor who would later asked me where the work I was never appointed was. Hardly the rewarding and experienced packed internship I was anticipating.

The company i interned for also told me they would be changing locations 2 days before my arrival into the country, after i signed a 6 month lease for an accomodation that would turn out to be an hour commute further away from my contracted location! I was also given incorrect information for the visa I should come into the country with and faced further issues at immigration.

I do encourage all candidates to look for alternative options. I was quite fortunate in that I had a decent amount of work experience prior to this internship and was able to attain a paid job at a media company after leaving my AIP internship and had a number of friends oversea who were able to help me over this time.

There are a few very important and vital points that I would like to describe here, so everyone who is looking for an internship program can use it to make a proper decision. First of all, going to a completely new country, that you’ve never been before will require a lot of research and preparation. In my case, due to tight schedule with exams I almost had no time to do so, as a result, chose a standard package with AIP, where they take care of all on-ground issues, including accommodation arrangement, meeting me at the airport, a local sim card and transportation card. By the time I arrived in Thailand, everything was taken care of and I was able to focus on internship experience itself. Second of all, internship experience might be not exactly as you would expect it to be. Don’t get me wrong that has nothing to do with AIP as an organization but mostly due to cultural differences, and work environment in general. The majority of companies in Thailand give their interns a lot of opportunities to bring something new. In comparison to other parts of the world where I had experienced before, where intern just needs to follow exact instructions and make sure everything executed on time. Last but not least, plan something outside of your work life. Of course all workdays you most likely will spend at the office and maybe some extra activities in the evening, however, the weekend will be free. Unless you’ve planned something in advance with your friends, you can organize some activities with other interns from AIP, who will also be in the country at that time. With me, I’ve managed to expand my network internationally and also in different sectors, since interns were from different industries.

I am in my 3rd year of uni, and I really wanted to go back to Japan. However, there was an idea that came into my mind while I was watching a movie. I did not want to go to Japan simply just because I have traveled there for summer each year. It does not excite me anymore.

Interning in Singapore made me realized that it was a great decision. I learned a lot during my stay here. I learnt that Merlion or the lion statue was actually built to represent that they originated as a fishing village.

Coming to my internship progress. I learned that Singapore and Americans are really different in terms of how to set up campaigns and what method is good. They are completely from the states. I now know that doing business with Singaporeans you should not be late as it can affect the outcome badly. However, with a cultural difference, they understand that there needs to be a mistaken for improvement. Business meetings are usually done while having a meal. It is not a bad thing because when you are full and happy, things tend to be agreed easily.

AIP supported me with finding accommodation that is spacious for a single person to live. It is easy to travel with MRT. Everything was easily accessible, and that is the best thing I like about AIP service.

I have used an Internship program service before, but it was really ok. Not that bad, not that great. I was placed in a place where different interns have to live with each other; each with their own room. However, I feel that it does not have the privacy I wanted.

It was my first time traveling overseas when going through AIP's program. I'm from the US and I've been to Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic but this past Fall I went to South Korea and this was totally different. I'm a bit of an introvert person in general so I was pretty nervous throughout this whole process. Even in my first interview with AIP I was very nervous. My placement coordinator helped me out a lot though and when I arrived everything was very well organized. I was so scared that the driver wouldn't be there to pick me up but he was there with a sign that had my name and he was super nice by helping me with my luggage.

I did have some trouble making friends the first couple of weeks during my stay but I guess that's because there wasn't any events scheduled yet. But after 2 weeks AIP organized a dinner for everyone on the ground and that was great to meet other people and make friends. My internship and host company were really cool. I did a graphic design internship and was able to learn a lot of new programs, software and different styles. The Korean working culture is quite interesting; it's laid back but structured at the same time which was very nice to work in. My favorite part was being able to take in the Korean culture, hanging out with my coworkers and of course tasting the food. My time in Seoul went by soooo fast and I can definitely say that my introvertedness (if that's a word) has mellowed down. I would definitely suggest AIP's South Korea program to others.