Internship & Study ABROAD

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in Vietnam

About work: I enjoyed my internship with UEF university. Our supervisors were really supportive and explained to us about teaching templates a lot. One of the challenges was the language barrier when I communicated with my teachers and also with students. Quality of students depends on classes. Sometimes I got confused and didn’t know if the students understood the lesson or not because students didn’t respond or react in class. So I use pictures, using simple japanese to teach and try to be more patient with 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.

The industry visits provided real-world experience and foresight into our future careers. The field trips gave us a new insight into a rich, deep culture, and ABROADER-organized parties were heaps of fun… During the trip, I always felt safe thanks to the local buddies and our program coordinator. Before I left for this trip, I could not help but feel nervous. It was my first time traveling overseas and I was about to leave my home country for ~one month. I did not know what to expect from Vietnam/Singapore, the people I was traveling with, or the countless people I would meet overseas. From the very first moment that I arrived the local buddies welcomed me with open arms. From the start, we were exploring Ho Chi Minh City, while introducing ourselves to the locals and the nightlife. All the activities on the trip were great and we were all kept busy. The visits to more discrete locations were also beautiful and completely peaceful. Finally, the local civilians were so kind, welcoming, and genuinely happy that we were experiencing their culture and lifestyle. Now that the trip is over all I can think about is how I wish it had gone for longer. How I wish I had extended my trip even further, and how I am already planning to meet with the friends I have made on this journey for further travel. So, if you are worried or nervous about any parts of this trip, all I can say is that it truly is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. There are so many friends and stories to be made. Get out there, take every opportunity you can, don’t overthink it, and just do it!

Thank you so much for all your hard work. Moon’s support and the kindness of the local buddies were amazing! My host has been very welcoming and let us work on projects that we can accomplish with ample time.

Everything so far, from preparation before departure to the whole internship execution has been good. But what I am most satisfied with must be the helpfulness from the local buddy and coordinators through the whole process. Even though I am a more independent individual and have no problem exploring new places alone, I felt that their presence made me feel safer and that I have friends in this new environment. All in all a great experience that I would not have gone without. One of the best experiences I have had. For my internship, however, there was a big part of the different tasks I could not be involved in because of the language barrier. They have given me a great experience and done a great deal to show me the process from how everything works in the different departments/shops to taking me out to see the farm where the organic products grow. They have kept me well informed and all in all been a great place to work. If there is anything I would suggest for improvement it would be better if there were more tasks that could be done in English. I am really happy with my experience and definitely will recommend it to anyone friends who are interested.

I was very satisfied with the amount of support from the staff and local buddies when I first arrived in Vietnam, as well as when I had any questions about where to find certain food or stores, or ask for tips/suggestions. It definitely helped me get settled in and feel comfortable upon first coming to a foreign country. Thank you so much for all your support and the time you have dedicated to organizing events for us interns! I’ve enjoyed getting to know many of you, and I appreciate how welcoming and friendly you all were from the start. You’ve made this internship abroad experience a lot more fun. Let’s keep in touch!

I am very satisfied with the responsibilities and rules. As I am working at a startup, there is a lot of flexibility and freedom, and the rules aren’t super strict or meaningless. I’m given a good amount of work where I feel like I’m actually learning/making an impact. I am very satisfied with the support from my host placement. I’ve received a lot of training and learned a lot about AI through my job, and I can see how my work will be used by the company. My coworkers are all friendly and welcoming and have tried to include me in activities such as lunch, foosball, and snack time since day one. My team (AI team) especially has treated me very well and has made an effort to get to know me and spend time with me outside of work. Communication with the team and my supervisor has been great.
The host company has made me feel very comfortable and excited to go to work everyday. They are very understanding about taking time off and flexible with the work schedule, but I also have project responsibilities and expectations that I work hard to meet (so it’s a good balance). They also have done a great job of making me feel like part of the company through activities such as the company trip or eating street food after work.

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.

Vietnam Immersion Tour

The trip was extremely unique, guided by locals to ensure as “local” and authentic a trip as possible. Our tour was diverse and having left Vietnam I feel as though I have, because of this tour, a genuine grasp on Vietnamese culture, society, food and way of life. This trip has allowed me to make amazing friends I never thought I would and for that I am most very grateful. I would suggest to anyone who is unsure about embarking on a tour such as this one … take the step, you will find as I did that it will be well worth it

Pros: Authentic experience, diverse activities, make new friends

Cons: Quite busy days

Pursuing an overseas internship in the healthcare industry is learning the difference between the healthcare system of your country and theirs. In the hospital I worked in, I was given the chance to hop between different sub-departments in the Pharmacy department to learn and complete the usual work routine. Although this was a wholesome experience it would have been better if I could speak Vietnamese, their local language, as this would enable me to perform more tasks such as administrative work or communicating with patients. If you would like to experience an overseas internship, know that you will have additional tasks to do. In addition, be prepared to learn the local language.

I’m so grateful I was able to intern in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam with ABROADER. Never would I have been able to arrange this on my own, and ABROADER went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable. They paired me with local buddies who befriended me and showed me parts of the city or how to cook certain dishes – not only in the first week but throughout the duration of my two months in Vietnam. ABROADER also looked out for me if I was sick or needed support. I just want to say here that I’ve loved my time in Vietnam. ABROADER has been so helpful in facilitating events and connections, the Thailand trip, organizing our housing (which was so great!!! ), and overall making me feel more comfortable. As I’m back in the US now, I’ll always be jealous of my housing in Vietnam – it was amazing! If you have the opportunity to work with ABROADER, definitely do it! Vietnam is such a dynamic country and HCMC is so special. I’m hoping I’ll be back there soon, this time for longer than two months 🙂

I will compare my experience at IU to my home college. I will explore careers in higher education and find areas where my passions can intersect. My expectations are raised for future jobs and internships because of how positive this environment has been.

About work: They talked to me a lot at the office and ate with me, so I was treated very well. She also gave me a lot of feedback for my work.

ABROADER side: Julie dealt with me politely even in small matters. The host family is a bit far from HaUI. I would like you to encourage affiliated universities to schedule our work, considering that they work 30 hours a week as interns.

Words cannot describe how much I gain from this internship. The time here has been productive, meaningful and of course unforgettable! When I first came to Ho Chi Minh City for the internship, I was overwhelmed by the cultural difference. From the roads packed with motorcycles to the food, everything was different for me. Honestly, I thought it would be very hard for me to adapt to the culture in Vietnam, however, ABROADER Vietnam provide us with a lot of support! They have local buddies that bought us around Ho Chi Minh City, teach us their culture, and are very open and happy going! They even bought us grocery shopping which we needed desperately! 🙂 What’s more, they gave me an internship in one of Vietnam’s top IT outsourcing companies! The team was professional, always looking for ways to improve, and welcoming! They always try their best that I am doing great! Thank You ABROADER Vietnam!