Internship & Study ABROAD

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in Vietnam

About work: I felt I got a suitable amount of tasks and there are no strict rules. They explained to us what we should do clearly so  I was able to work on the task smoothly. Supervisors were very kind to us and had enough time to communicate. They often talked to us and ate lunch and fruits. It is easy to ask teachers our questions. They increased the level of tasks little by little so I was able to grow up step by step. I thought it was a very good way. They explained to us what we should do clearly so  I was able to work on the task smoothly. Recommendation: I think it needs more communication between teachers. I had a class that only one student attended. The reason is that two classes are held at the same time. I am disappointed a little because I spent time preparing. But I enjoyed this class.

About host family: I think we can share many times and maintain good relationships. I like host families. They are so kind, so I feel comfortable living with them. But we usually come back late, so our time is not fit for them. I feel we sometimes bother them.

ABROADER side: Extremely satisfied. Julie talked to me a lot, so I feel so very happy. And she always tries to catch our voice and understand us.

At work, I am satisfied with the majority of it. I had more specific work in the first month after which I feel like the work I am doing has become less clear. Everyone is extremely nice and they have offered a good amount of support for extenuating circumstances. They have done a good job of being available and supporting the experience as a whole outside and inside work. They are understanding and have made me feel very welcome within the workplace.

At a personal level, it often feels like they sometimes get quite anxious and worried and as someone who has never even been to an Asian country and I don’t speak the language it is all very chill and I am very willing to chill and go with the flow. I am not worried and the vast majority of the time the interns are not going to be picky. I definitely really want to thank the local buddies for being so sweet and kind as well as for putting so much care and attention into each event.

I enjoyed my time and the program greatly in Vietnam. It seemed as if the program tried its best to guide all interns in the right direction and was helpful when needed. The thing I will remember most about the internship will be the people I met, specifically the other interns and the patients I worked with. The various interns I met throughout the hospital taught me how to think with a different mindset in order to problem-solve and treat a patient. As for the patients, they taught me their culture, and to always shave a positive attitude and outlook on things. Each of the patients had suffered an accident that had affected their capability to live their lives, and yet each patient had such a positive attitude.

About work: I got a great experience at the host university. I realized that it is difficult to teach Japanese to students who can speak only Vietnamese, but I will make an effort to teach it and I will make my own class without a professor this week to next week. My supervisor often supports me. I always communicate with students in English or Japanese.

About host family: I sometimes talk to my host family, because they’re so busy

I was satisfied the most by the local buddies and program manager. I appreciate the local buddies for organizing the cultural exchange sessions. They were fun and interesting.

My nursing internship at the Orthopedic & Rehabilitation Hospital is a treasure experience that I will never forget. Having always wanted to volunteer in Nursing in Asia, I took the opportunity and I am very glad I did. The Nursing Placement I had in Vietnam was exceptionally fulfilling, including the support from my Nurses, Coordinator, and Local Buddy. All of whom made me feel very welcomed during the time I was here. The on-site support I received was brilliant, every query I had was answered promptly and professionally and the service was everything I could have asked for.

About work: I spent a great time at UEF. My university teacher asked for some slides such as Japanese grammar and Japanese culture. Also, we fix the Japanese sentences which were written by Vietnamese students. My supervisor whose name is Mr. Quyền supports us a lot. For example, if we want to change or check about the schedule, he changes the plans which we want as soon as possible. I communicate with Vietnamese students by teaching, playing, and chatting, like eating dinner together.

About host family: We don’t have enough time to talk with the host family because I often go to dinner with Vietnamese students. However, it’s comfortable for me every day. For this, I don’t have any complaints about them.

ABROADER side: We think ABROADER’s level of support is great. However, we suggest that they inform us while updating information on Japanese entry requirements and making sure the information is accurate.

Obviously, I liked the internship experience enough to know that I’ll enjoy the business field. Part of that is because I know going into this career line could potentially allow me to travel frequently, which is my dream life goal. I really do hope to get a job that pays for my global travels, also, the internship just showed me that my work ethics pairs really well with the work I have to do. So, it’s not like all my years of developing study habits went to waste.

Besides, I specifically liked my program manager, Moon as she was really there for me in the moments that my friends and I needed her. Thank you for taking the time to help out and assist us in assimilating into the Vietnamese culture. I really enjoyed my time in Vietnam because of all the fun adventures and growth I experienced. From planned activities done by ABROADER to my spontaneous individual traveling, I got to see the beauty of Vietnam. Additionally, the company I got to work with was very enjoyable and friendly. This company was connected to me by ABROADER as well. Lastly, the lifestyle of Vietnam was interesting to adapt to. From my observation, living in Vietnam for a while would be enjoyable because of the mentality of having fun. Work hard enough to make money during the day so that you can party even harder at night.

The organization has helped me learn more about architecture in Vietnam. I think I am receiving good support. My work is very independent-based, but I do get good support from my co-workers. My supervisor left for Europe, so when I work I have to wait a bit before I can talk to him. I like my workplace facilities, they have air conditioning and a nice table to eat at. The other staff at the office often order lunch for me, so they have been very kind.
I am very satisfied with the activities ABROADER have set up for cultural immersion because they helped give me more opportunities to learn about Vietnam’s culture. I also appreciate the local buddies’ setup because they have helped guide the students through the city a lot. I would like to say thank you and I am grateful for the opportunities you all have provided. The cultural exchange sessions were great for helping me learn more about Vietnam and I hoped we helped you learn more about America too. I think we exchanged a lot more than culture, we exchanged friendship and memories that many of the interns could look back on when we think of Vietnam. Memories that are irreplaceable and part of our whole experience. Thank you all again and I hope to meet again one day!

I have really enjoyed the local buddies program, and I have been able to get a lot closer to some local friends as a result of this program. I think I learned a lot from the local buddies, and I’m really thankful that they were there and so happy to be helpful whenever we asked them any questions. Thank you so much to all of the local buddies for all the time and energy they put into fostering relationships with us! It has been so fun to get to know you all, and I wish we had more time to hang out before we left this summer. I wish you all the best of luck with all your future endeavors, and if you ever visit the US, let us know! I don’t think I have any recommendations– it’s been a great program!
I am very satisfied! This company has been a lot of fun to work with, and everyone at the company has been super welcoming. Our supervisor has been very clear to us about what our responsibilities are, and I have learned a lot from this company while also having a lot of fun. I’ve been able to grow closer to my coworkers a lot because of how welcoming they are, and our supervisor and team are always willing to answer any questions we have when we get stuck on something.

The host school was very welcoming and friendly, provided me with plenty of opportunities to interact with different year levels and observe classes, very keen on showing me Vietnam and making me comfortable. The teachers that we got to work with were very supportive – very kind and supportive! They welcomed us into their community and provided us with numerous opportunities to be in the classroom and teach. We get to receive feedback from teachers after the classes and it really helps a lot for us to make progress and improvement. I am also very grateful for the local buddies that support us throughout the program, they are all very kind and helpful.

It was extremely helpful to have ABROADER when I arrived to Vietnam. I didn’t have to worry about how to get from the airport to the house or how to get a local sim card. Also ABROADER staff (Tung and Ngan) were periodically checking on me to make sure everything was ok. Mo and Claire were kind enough to arrange a city tour when I visited Saigon. However, the most important thing was that ABROADER Vietnam introduced me to Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation.