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  • Perform and foster interactive research and education in basic, translational, and clinical stem cell research
  • Enlist and foster interactions among stem cell researchers throughout Vietnam
  • National University and neighboring institutions and corporations
  • Enhance education on stem cell biology and ethical, legal, and societal issues with
  • Participation of other VNU-HCM schools, including University of Technology, Medicine School; and HCM Stem Cell Society.
  • Develop collaborative graduate and postgraduate educational programs, seminar series highlighting important themes in stem cell research
  • Educate the community via lectures, Mini-Med School, and interactions with media
  • Improve core resources for stem cell research, including stem cell production, differentiation, and banking, training in stem cell methodology, and support for trainees
  • Actively collaborate with other hospitals to push some research results into clinical trials; some biotechnology companies set up and produce some products developed from the laboratory

*FYI: Internship placements are customized to meet your goals and not limited to the above information

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Nursing Internship

ELISA WYNNE DURKIN

| Colorado State University, USA
5 out of 5
– 2017
"There are a few words that could describe my time here this summer. The time I have spent here has been priceless and life-changing, even more than I thought it could be. I learned so much from my nursing internship in Vietnam that will help me very much in the future. However, the life experience I’ve learned, through adapting to another culture, traveling alone to beautiful places, and having a sense of home here is something I’ll never forget. The people here have touched my heart, and I’ll have these memories forever. This country, these places, and the people are beautiful, and I am so happy I came here. It’s inspired me to always follow my dreams, no matter how big they are, and that I can do anything...."

There are a few words that could describe my time here this summer. The time I have spent here has been priceless and life-changing, even more than I thought it could be. I learned so much from my nursing internship in Vietnam that will help me very much in the future. However, the life experience I’ve learned, through adapting to another culture, traveling alone to beautiful places, and having a sense of home here is something I’ll never forget. The people here have touched my heart, and I’ll have these memories forever. This country, these places, and the people are beautiful, and I am so happy I came here. It’s inspired me to always follow my dreams, no matter how big they are, and that I can do anything.

Featured student’s review

"There are a few words that could describe my time here this summer. The time I have spent here has been priceless and life-changing, even more than I thought it could be. I learned so much from my nursing internship in Vietnam that will help me very much in the future. However, the life experience I’ve learned, through adapting to another culture, traveling alone to beautiful places, and having a sense of home here is something I’ll never forget. The..."

There are a few words that could describe my time here this summer. The time I have spent here has been priceless and life-changing, even more than I thought it could be. I learned so much from my nursing internship in Vietnam that will help me very much in the future. However, the life experience I’ve learned, through adapting to another culture, traveling alone to beautiful places, and having a sense of home here is something I’ll never forget. The people here have touched my heart, and I’ll have these memories forever. This country, these places, and the people are beautiful, and I am so happy I came here. It’s inspired me to always follow my dreams, no matter how big they are, and that I can do anything.

  • program rating
5 out of 5
– 2017

ELISA WYNNE DURKIN

Colorado State University, USA
Nursing Internship
Biology & Environment Internship

KELVIN ON

| Republic Polytechnic, Singapore
5 out of 5
– 2019
"No words can represent how much experience I have gained throughout my internship in Vietnam. Working at my host company as a research assistant, I have gained many technical and soft skills, such as participating in lab undergraduate training courses, doing lab testing services, and also learning about the culture of Vietnam with the Vietnamese people. After this internship, I realized that I could adapt myself to a different and foreign environment. This enables me to be able to work in a more diverse environment, even with colleagues with different backgrounds and knowledge. This pushes me as an employee to learn and work even harder to cope and manage with different people and adapt accordingly to the needs of the company. All in all, I feel that it was a breathtaking experience for me to have this opportunity to immerse..."

No words can represent how much experience I have gained throughout my internship in Vietnam. Working at my host company as a research assistant, I have gained many technical and soft skills, such as participating in lab undergraduate training courses, doing lab testing services, and also learning about the culture of Vietnam with the Vietnamese people. After this internship, I realized that I could adapt myself to a different and foreign environment. This enables me to be able to work in a more diverse environment, even with colleagues with different backgrounds and knowledge. This pushes me as an employee to learn and work even harder to cope and manage with different people and adapt accordingly to the needs of the company. All in all, I feel that it was a breathtaking experience for me to have this opportunity to immerse myself in the Vietnam culture of the Vietnamese people, and I am really thankful to have taken up this internship experience with ABROADER for letting me experience such a new life. Thank you ABROADER for this memorable experience!

Featured student’s review

"No words can represent how much experience I have gained throughout my internship in Vietnam. Working at my host company as a research assistant, I have gained many technical and soft skills, such as participating in lab undergraduate training courses, doing lab testing services, and also learning about the culture of Vietnam with the Vietnamese people. After this internship, I realized that I could adapt myself to a different and foreign environment. This enables me to be able to work..."

No words can represent how much experience I have gained throughout my internship in Vietnam. Working at my host company as a research assistant, I have gained many technical and soft skills, such as participating in lab undergraduate training courses, doing lab testing services, and also learning about the culture of Vietnam with the Vietnamese people. After this internship, I realized that I could adapt myself to a different and foreign environment. This enables me to be able to work in a more diverse environment, even with colleagues with different backgrounds and knowledge. This pushes me as an employee to learn and work even harder to cope and manage with different people and adapt accordingly to the needs of the company. All in all, I feel that it was a breathtaking experience for me to have this opportunity to immerse myself in the Vietnam culture of the Vietnamese people, and I am really thankful to have taken up this internship experience with ABROADER for letting me experience such a new life. Thank you ABROADER for this memorable experience!

  • program rating
5 out of 5
– 2019

KELVIN ON

Republic Polytechnic, Singapore
Biology & Environment Internship
Medical Internship

ALISON BURELBACH

| Loyola University Chicago, USA
5 out of 5
– 2018
"Prior to arriving in Vietnam, I had never had a so-called “life-changing” experience. There is no guidebook on how to achieve one, nor was I able to grasp such a concept, moments so strong as to change the path for your life. That is until I went to Vietnam. There is so much more than meets the eye in the beautiful country of Vietnam. A tourist or temporary visitor may only be granted with picturesque views of rice fields and the women in their hats, the mountains of the north, or a steaming bowl of Pho placed on their plastic red table. And while these experiences are all incredible in their own right, there is so much more to discover, whether it be the story of the people under the hats, the sellers on the streets, or the history of..."

Prior to arriving in Vietnam, I had never had a so-called “life-changing” experience. There is no guidebook on how to achieve one, nor was I able to grasp such a concept, moments so strong as to change the path for your life. That is until I went to Vietnam. There is so much more than meets the eye in the beautiful country of Vietnam. A tourist or temporary visitor may only be granted with picturesque views of rice fields and the women in their hats, the mountains of the north, or a steaming bowl of Pho placed on their plastic red table. And while these experiences are all incredible in their own right, there is so much more to discover, whether it be the story of the people under the hats, the sellers on the streets, or the history of the land that you have the opportunity to travel.

ABROADER Vietnam granted me the opportunity to uncover such stories and an internship with memories that have left me longing to go back since the moment I returned home. Vietnam has become my second home. Granted, I had gotten the opportunity to travel and become accustomed to Vietnam for about four months prior to starting the internship. My University had allowed me to study abroad during which time I adjusted to the food and language, learning about almost every aspect of Vietnam culture. But this was only a preview of what was to come. My time with the internship let me interact with the people, practice my Vietnamese, take trips with my coworkers, and uncover passions for things I didn’t know existed. While I couldn’t see it at the moment, the internship boosted my confidence and improved my relationship with failure. It also made me more open with myself and those that I met. I wished my internship could go longer, and perhaps I will find a job in Vietnam one day, so for now all I can do is reminisce through reviews about the most life-changing time I had with my internship and with ABROADER.

Featured student’s review

"Prior to arriving in Vietnam, I had never had a so-called “life-changing” experience. There is no guidebook on how to achieve one, nor was I able to grasp such a concept, moments so strong as to change the path for your life. That is until I went to Vietnam. There is so much more than meets the eye in the beautiful country of Vietnam. A tourist or temporary visitor may only be granted with picturesque views of rice fields and..."

Prior to arriving in Vietnam, I had never had a so-called “life-changing” experience. There is no guidebook on how to achieve one, nor was I able to grasp such a concept, moments so strong as to change the path for your life. That is until I went to Vietnam. There is so much more than meets the eye in the beautiful country of Vietnam. A tourist or temporary visitor may only be granted with picturesque views of rice fields and the women in their hats, the mountains of the north, or a steaming bowl of Pho placed on their plastic red table. And while these experiences are all incredible in their own right, there is so much more to discover, whether it be the story of the people under the hats, the sellers on the streets, or the history of the land that you have the opportunity to travel.

ABROADER Vietnam granted me the opportunity to uncover such stories and an internship with memories that have left me longing to go back since the moment I returned home. Vietnam has become my second home. Granted, I had gotten the opportunity to travel and become accustomed to Vietnam for about four months prior to starting the internship. My University had allowed me to study abroad during which time I adjusted to the food and language, learning about almost every aspect of Vietnam culture. But this was only a preview of what was to come. My time with the internship let me interact with the people, practice my Vietnamese, take trips with my coworkers, and uncover passions for things I didn’t know existed. While I couldn’t see it at the moment, the internship boosted my confidence and improved my relationship with failure. It also made me more open with myself and those that I met. I wished my internship could go longer, and perhaps I will find a job in Vietnam one day, so for now all I can do is reminisce through reviews about the most life-changing time I had with my internship and with ABROADER.

  • program rating
5 out of 5
– 2018

ALISON BURELBACH

Loyola University Chicago, USA
Medical Internship
Japanese teaching

NINOMIYA SHINTARO

| Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan
4.9 out of 5
– 2023
"I think it's good. We have enough work. I have to make a presentation once or two times a week. My supervisor is so great. He always cares about us. I feel I can communicate with students...."

About work: I think it’s good. We have enough work. I have to make a presentation once or two times a week. My supervisor is so great. He always cares about us. I feel I can communicate with students.

About host family: Alright with host family but I didn’t talk with my family. I sent contact only in Zalo. For a reason Me and Takafumi are hang out with our friends and go back home little bit late so we can’t make time so I never mind to talk with host family

Featured student’s review

"I think it's good. We have enough work. I have to make a presentation once or two times a week. My supervisor is so great. He always cares about us. I feel I can communicate with students...."

About work: I think it’s good. We have enough work. I have to make a presentation once or two times a week. My supervisor is so great. He always cares about us. I feel I can communicate with students.

About host family: Alright with host family but I didn’t talk with my family. I sent contact only in Zalo. For a reason Me and Takafumi are hang out with our friends and go back home little bit late so we can’t make time so I never mind to talk with host family

  • program rating
4.9 out of 5
– 2023

NINOMIYA SHINTARO

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan
Japanese teaching
Business Intern @Phenikaa Maas

JULIAN HA

| University of Pennsylvania, USA
4.8 out of 5
– 2022
"I received a lot of training and support. My supervisor and coworkers have been very helpful with everything from office-related issues to questions regarding living in Ho Chi Minh City. Thank you so much. The local buddies have been the backbone of our experience here in Vietnam, and they have made the past 2 months here so much more enjoyable. I would not have had such an amazing time outside of the office if not for the local buddies, who are always engaging, energetic, and helpful...."

I received a lot of training and support. My supervisor and coworkers have been very helpful with everything from office-related issues to questions regarding living in Ho Chi Minh City.
Thank you so much. The local buddies have been the backbone of our experience here in Vietnam, and they have made the past 2 months here so much more enjoyable. I would not have had such an amazing time outside of the office if not for the local buddies, who are always engaging, energetic, and helpful.

Featured student’s review

"I received a lot of training and support. My supervisor and coworkers have been very helpful with everything from office-related issues to questions regarding living in Ho Chi Minh City. Thank you so much. The local buddies have been the backbone of our experience here in Vietnam, and they have made the past 2 months here so much more enjoyable. I would not have had such an amazing time outside of the office if not for the local buddies, who are..."

I received a lot of training and support. My supervisor and coworkers have been very helpful with everything from office-related issues to questions regarding living in Ho Chi Minh City.
Thank you so much. The local buddies have been the backbone of our experience here in Vietnam, and they have made the past 2 months here so much more enjoyable. I would not have had such an amazing time outside of the office if not for the local buddies, who are always engaging, energetic, and helpful.

  • program rating
4.8 out of 5
– 2022

JULIAN HA

University of Pennsylvania, USA
Business Intern @Phenikaa Maas
Education Internship

ALEXANDRA BAULCH

| Monash University, Australia
4 out of 5
– 2018
"I was very appreciated and valued at the host school, they were extremely welcoming and friendly. The teachers provided me with plenty of opportunities to interact with different year levels and observe classes. In addition, even though it is not their responsibility to, they were also very keen on showing me Vietnam and making me comfortable, I got to go on a trip to pagodas in Ho Chi Minh where I got to wear ao dai and get to know more about another aspect of Vietnamese life. One inconvenience I had would be that my accommodation was quite far from the school and I was by myself. But overall, this can be improved on and I would recommend the internship program to anyone interested...."

I was very appreciated and valued at the host school, they were extremely welcoming and friendly. The teachers provided me with plenty of opportunities to interact with different year levels and observe classes. In addition, even though it is not their responsibility to, they were also very keen on showing me Vietnam and making me comfortable, I got to go on a trip to pagodas in Ho Chi Minh where I got to wear ao dai and get to know more about another aspect of Vietnamese life. One inconvenience I had would be that my accommodation was quite far from the school and I was by myself. But overall, this can be improved on and I would recommend the internship program to anyone interested.

Featured student’s review

"I was very appreciated and valued at the host school, they were extremely welcoming and friendly. The teachers provided me with plenty of opportunities to interact with different year levels and observe classes. In addition, even though it is not their responsibility to, they were also very keen on showing me Vietnam and making me comfortable, I got to go on a trip to pagodas in Ho Chi Minh where I got to wear ao dai and get to know..."

I was very appreciated and valued at the host school, they were extremely welcoming and friendly. The teachers provided me with plenty of opportunities to interact with different year levels and observe classes. In addition, even though it is not their responsibility to, they were also very keen on showing me Vietnam and making me comfortable, I got to go on a trip to pagodas in Ho Chi Minh where I got to wear ao dai and get to know more about another aspect of Vietnamese life. One inconvenience I had would be that my accommodation was quite far from the school and I was by myself. But overall, this can be improved on and I would recommend the internship program to anyone interested.

  • program rating
4 out of 5
– 2018

ALEXANDRA BAULCH

Monash University, Australia
Education Internship
Marketing Internship

NANCY VAZQUEZ

| The University of California, San Diego, USA
5 out of 5
"The people at ABROADER helped me transition into moving to Hanoi and beginning my internship. They helped me find a homestay at this place called Bui Xuyen Viet Travel Coffee, which is a small coffee shop that is all about travel. I really love my homestay. The people are some of the kindest I have met in Vietnam and extremely helpful in helping me navigate through the city and experience a local perspective of life in Hanoi. As for my internship, the staff has been very supportive and encouraging. They have helped challenge me and encourage me at the same time to contribute in any way I can to the company. After only a few days there, I could tell that I would really like my co-workers. They are a young, energetic, and sarcastic bunch who truly care about the..."

The people at ABROADER helped me transition into moving to Hanoi and beginning my internship. They helped me find a homestay at this place called Bui Xuyen Viet Travel Coffee, which is a small coffee shop that is all about travel. I really love my homestay. The people are some of the kindest I have met in Vietnam and extremely helpful in helping me navigate through the city and experience a local perspective of life in Hanoi. As for my internship, the staff has been very supportive and encouraging. They have helped challenge me and encourage me at the same time to contribute in any way I can to the company. After only a few days there, I could tell that I would really like my co-workers. They are a young, energetic, and sarcastic bunch who truly care about the company. It definitely feels like a team at the office. I know that I can talk to them about any questions I may have, and they are patient in letting me learn along the way. The experience that I have so far at ABROADER has been helpful in getting a better idea of what I want to pursue after I go back home to the U.S., and my experiences overall in Vietnam were very much made possible by ABROADER are experiences that are invaluable and that I will cherish for a lifetime. Vietnam is a beautiful country, with its breathtaking nature and tropical beaches, there is no doubt about it. But what really makes Vietnam feel like home and a place that I have become fond of is the people and the friends that I have made along the journey.

Featured student’s review

"The people at ABROADER helped me transition into moving to Hanoi and beginning my internship. They helped me find a homestay at this place called Bui Xuyen Viet Travel Coffee, which is a small coffee shop that is all about travel. I really love my homestay. The people are some of the kindest I have met in Vietnam and extremely helpful in helping me navigate through the city and experience a local perspective of life in Hanoi. As for my..."

The people at ABROADER helped me transition into moving to Hanoi and beginning my internship. They helped me find a homestay at this place called Bui Xuyen Viet Travel Coffee, which is a small coffee shop that is all about travel. I really love my homestay. The people are some of the kindest I have met in Vietnam and extremely helpful in helping me navigate through the city and experience a local perspective of life in Hanoi. As for my internship, the staff has been very supportive and encouraging. They have helped challenge me and encourage me at the same time to contribute in any way I can to the company. After only a few days there, I could tell that I would really like my co-workers. They are a young, energetic, and sarcastic bunch who truly care about the company. It definitely feels like a team at the office. I know that I can talk to them about any questions I may have, and they are patient in letting me learn along the way. The experience that I have so far at ABROADER has been helpful in getting a better idea of what I want to pursue after I go back home to the U.S., and my experiences overall in Vietnam were very much made possible by ABROADER are experiences that are invaluable and that I will cherish for a lifetime. Vietnam is a beautiful country, with its breathtaking nature and tropical beaches, there is no doubt about it. But what really makes Vietnam feel like home and a place that I have become fond of is the people and the friends that I have made along the journey.

  • program rating
5 out of 5

NANCY VAZQUEZ

The University of California, San Diego, USA
Marketing Internship
Climate Change Internship

NGUYEN CHAU BAO

| The College of Wooster, USA
4 out of 5
"I have found such wonderful friends who share the same interest. What is more precious to explore an unfamiliar place, do what you love, and make friends with such awesome people? The damp and blistering air on the first day of June still hasn’t slipped my mind. A summer internship at the Center for Sustainable Rural Development, under the scorching sun of Ha Noi, is filled with salutary experiences. A unique task I am responsible for was to compile “Planting life, Planting tree”, a photo book that describes changes in farmers’ behavior after seeing the benefits of living harmoniously...."

I have found such wonderful friends who share the same interest. What is more precious to explore an unfamiliar place, do what you love, and make friends with such awesome people? The damp and blistering air on the first day of June still hasn’t slipped my mind. A summer internship at the Center for Sustainable Rural Development, under the scorching sun of Ha Noi, is filled with salutary experiences. A unique task I am responsible for was to compile “Planting life, Planting tree”, a photo book that describes changes in farmers’ behavior after seeing the benefits of living harmoniously.

Featured student’s review

"I have found such wonderful friends who share the same interest. What is more precious to explore an unfamiliar place, do what you love, and make friends with such awesome people? The damp and blistering air on the first day of June still hasn’t slipped my mind. A summer internship at the Center for Sustainable Rural Development, under the scorching sun of Ha Noi, is filled with salutary experiences. A unique task I am responsible for was to compile “Planting..."

I have found such wonderful friends who share the same interest. What is more precious to explore an unfamiliar place, do what you love, and make friends with such awesome people? The damp and blistering air on the first day of June still hasn’t slipped my mind. A summer internship at the Center for Sustainable Rural Development, under the scorching sun of Ha Noi, is filled with salutary experiences. A unique task I am responsible for was to compile “Planting life, Planting tree”, a photo book that describes changes in farmers’ behavior after seeing the benefits of living harmoniously.

  • program rating
4 out of 5

NGUYEN CHAU BAO

The College of Wooster, USA
Climate Change Internship
Nursing Internship

JAPHETH URUEJOMA

| FH Campus Wien, Austria
5 out of 5
"I did a 4-month internship at the National Children's Hospital in Vietnam. The entire organization for me went really well, all you need is time and patience but when you reach the point where all is settled it went really smoothly and if you have problems you will get help asap and they will find a solution for you. I gained a lot of new experience and was surprised by the highly practical skills of the Nurses and Doctors. Even though not everybody could speak proper English and sometimes communication was hard, there were ways to communicate with colleagues (Google Translate, Body language). All in all, I just can say I would do it again, and I wouldn't be the person I am today without going on this adventure. The way I see things definitely changed and I go home..."

I did a 4-month internship at the National Children’s Hospital in Vietnam. The entire organization for me went really well, all you need is time and patience but when you reach the point where all is settled it went really smoothly and if you have problems you will get help asap and they will find a solution for you. I gained a lot of new experience and was surprised by the highly practical skills of the Nurses and Doctors. Even though not everybody could speak proper English and sometimes communication was hard, there were ways to communicate with colleagues (Google Translate, Body language). All in all, I just can say I would do it again, and I wouldn’t be the person I am today without going on this adventure. The way I see things definitely changed and I go home with new knowledge and some wonderful memories. A big thanks to ABROADER Vietnam and especially Miss Ha who made this all possible.

Featured student’s review

"I did a 4-month internship at the National Children's Hospital in Vietnam. The entire organization for me went really well, all you need is time and patience but when you reach the point where all is settled it went really smoothly and if you have problems you will get help asap and they will find a solution for you. I gained a lot of new experience and was surprised by the highly practical skills of the Nurses and Doctors. Even..."

I did a 4-month internship at the National Children’s Hospital in Vietnam. The entire organization for me went really well, all you need is time and patience but when you reach the point where all is settled it went really smoothly and if you have problems you will get help asap and they will find a solution for you. I gained a lot of new experience and was surprised by the highly practical skills of the Nurses and Doctors. Even though not everybody could speak proper English and sometimes communication was hard, there were ways to communicate with colleagues (Google Translate, Body language). All in all, I just can say I would do it again, and I wouldn’t be the person I am today without going on this adventure. The way I see things definitely changed and I go home with new knowledge and some wonderful memories. A big thanks to ABROADER Vietnam and especially Miss Ha who made this all possible.

  • program rating
5 out of 5

JAPHETH URUEJOMA

FH Campus Wien, Austria
Nursing Internship
Communication Intern @Saigon children

ROSE NGUYEN

| Princeton University, USA
4.7 out of 5
– 2022
"I think this experience further affirmed to me that I really enjoyed working directly with students or people and wanted to possibly explore what teaching full time would look like. Teaching at the Thang Long School was very rewarding, especially the one-on-one tutoring session with em Hieu...."

I think this experience further affirmed to me that I really enjoyed working directly with students or people and wanted to possibly explore what teaching full time would look like. Teaching at the Thang Long School was very rewarding, especially the one-on-one tutoring session with em Hieu.

Featured student’s review

"I think this experience further affirmed to me that I really enjoyed working directly with students or people and wanted to possibly explore what teaching full time would look like. Teaching at the Thang Long School was very rewarding, especially the one-on-one tutoring session with em Hieu...."

I think this experience further affirmed to me that I really enjoyed working directly with students or people and wanted to possibly explore what teaching full time would look like. Teaching at the Thang Long School was very rewarding, especially the one-on-one tutoring session with em Hieu.

  • program rating
4.7 out of 5
– 2022

ROSE NGUYEN

Princeton University, USA
Communication Intern @Saigon children
Architecture intern @NQH Architects

NAL XAVIERA

| Princeton University, USA
– 2022
"I think all of ABROADER's cultural immersion activities were so so good. I really like that there were a variety of activities because we could see multiple sides to Vietnamese life. I liked learning about Vietnamese history and going to the Independence Palace (your regular touristy things), but I also really enjoyed volunteering at a middle school and meeting college students, and people my age. And visiting places in Vietnam outside of Saigon, like Tay Ninh and the Mekong Delta, also made the experience very enriching!..."

I think all of ABROADER’s cultural immersion activities were so so good. I really like that there were a variety of activities because we could see multiple sides to Vietnamese life. I liked learning about Vietnamese history and going to the Independence Palace (your regular touristy things), but I also really enjoyed volunteering at a middle school and meeting college students, and people my age. And visiting places in Vietnam outside of Saigon, like Tay Ninh and the Mekong Delta, also made the experience very enriching!

Also, I love Moon! And Julie too. I’m so grateful that they’ve helped me with all of my visa/passport hurdles and always respond in such a timely manner. They are such good role models and I’m very glad for all the ways in which they’ve made my time in Vietnam easier.

Featured student’s review

"I think all of ABROADER's cultural immersion activities were so so good. I really like that there were a variety of activities because we could see multiple sides to Vietnamese life. I liked learning about Vietnamese history and going to the Independence Palace (your regular touristy things), but I also really enjoyed volunteering at a middle school and meeting college students, and people my age. And visiting places in Vietnam outside of Saigon, like Tay Ninh and the Mekong Delta,..."

I think all of ABROADER’s cultural immersion activities were so so good. I really like that there were a variety of activities because we could see multiple sides to Vietnamese life. I liked learning about Vietnamese history and going to the Independence Palace (your regular touristy things), but I also really enjoyed volunteering at a middle school and meeting college students, and people my age. And visiting places in Vietnam outside of Saigon, like Tay Ninh and the Mekong Delta, also made the experience very enriching!

Also, I love Moon! And Julie too. I’m so grateful that they’ve helped me with all of my visa/passport hurdles and always respond in such a timely manner. They are such good role models and I’m very glad for all the ways in which they’ve made my time in Vietnam easier.

  • program rating
– 2022

NAL XAVIERA

Princeton University, USA
Architecture intern @NQH Architects
Business Development Intern @Van Aelst Nguyen

SANDY PHUONG

| University of Pennsylvania, USA
– 2022
"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...."

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!

Featured student’s review

"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,..."

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!

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– 2022

SANDY PHUONG

University of Pennsylvania, USA
Business Development Intern @Van Aelst Nguyen

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FAQ

Our Internship Program Fee and Study Program Fee have been designed to keep the quality of our programs high, yet at the same time ensure we do not include any unnecessary costs or middlemen, which often inflate the fees of other organizations. The Program Fee you pay is used to pay for the expenses associated with your stay in the country, including airport pickup, orientation, accommodation arrangements, and staff support to ensure your time in Vietnam goes as smoothly as possible. ABROADER does not sacrifice the quality of our programs but rather works on a transparent financial system, whereby we can operate at a sustainable level, provided we have a high number of international participants in our programs. When comparing the cost of living in Vietnam to that of some countries in the Asian region, the low tuition fee and accommodation payment are favorable to keeping our Program fee at a competitive rate.

The internship’s primary goal is to gain experience, the compensation is just a stipend rather than a salary. The internship stipend is determined by the host organization’s policy and specific internship programs. If you do an internship for a long period of time, you will have a better chance of getting paid.

Don’t worry, we will tell you more about our legal status. ABROADER, formerly known as Student Exchange Vietnam (SE Vietnam) is a registered Vietnamese company and our incorporation number is 0106516267 with the name of ABROADER (SE is the abbreviation for Student Exchange).

We have also registered and been verified by a number of international education portals, including CISAbroad, GoOverseas and GoAbroad. Currently, we are a member of VCCI (Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry), NAFSA (Association of International Educators, US), Forum on Education Abroad (US), the Institute of International Education’s Generation Study Abroad initiative and have partnered with the International Education Exchange Forum (IEEF) from Japan, Global link from Korea. We are also a partner of a wide range of universities & education organizations in Vietnam, Japan, Singapore, the US, Canada, etc.

You can learn more about us here.

Globalization is here to stay, and students who want to work in our interconnected global world should study abroad. Despite the inevitable increasing global competition for jobs, many students lack the international experience, language capabilities and cross-cultural communication skills necessary to succeed in the global economy. Making going abroad a part of academic career is the most effective and accessible means for students to develop needed skills because it pushes a student to get out of her comfort zone to experience another culture, language, environment and education system. It teaches students to appreciate difference and diversity firsthand, and enables them to recognize — and then dismiss — stereotypes they may have held about people they had never met. Furthermore, learning how to interact with people from other countries and cultures equips future leaders in all sectors to address urgent issues — from curing diseases and finding energy solutions, to fighting terrorism and hunger — shared across borders.

Every situation is different, and visa requirements are dependent on the duration of your stay in Vietnam and also on your nationality. Please contact us for more guidance on your specific case.

Travel insurance is mandatory in order to go abroad on any of the ABROADER programs. While ABROADER does everything it can to ensure your trip to Vietnam goes smoothly and is a fantastic, memorable experience, it is imperative to ensure you have adequate travel insurance should you fall sick, your bags go missing, or something is stolen. However, we do NOT include travel insurance in our fees because it is usually convenient for students to purchase their insurance in their home country. If students want us to purchase insurance for them, we can still provide the service.

Ms. Mo Nguyen– the Director of ABROADER, was invited as the guest speaker at the US embassy to share her experience on how to make the volunteer/internship abroad time in Vietnam successful for international students. Many use cases and real stories were shared with the local hosts. Mo started with the story of a student who got an internship at a well-known multinational company, which was the dream of many students, but finally got dissatisfied with it. What happened to him?

1. Expectation match

The intern expected to have an internship abroad where he could learn and work with local people, in a totally different working environment, not in the same one as his country’s office. However, the host company just needed someone who could understand their “routine”. In this case, the expectation mismatch is exactly what killed the meaningful internship abroad. Therefore, expectation match is very important for both the local host company and the international intern. They should know what they expect from each other in order to understand each other’s values and explore ways to add values to each other.

2. Open and cultural respect

One teacher in a Vietnamese high school was so embarrassed when the international intern pointed out her mistake in front of her students. Being OPEN is very important to both the localhost and the international intern. In Vietnam, people normally tell you your faults privately, not in front of others, especially at school where teachers are the mirror for students and are supposed to be right. It is necessary to talk about the sensitivity of criticizing a person in public, because it may be normal in the intern’s home country, but can be a disaster in the host country. In particular, you must think twice before posting photos or comments on social media, because it can unintentionally hurt some locals or distort the truth that you may not understand well.

3. Single contact

At each localhost, one specific person should be in charge of being the FIRST contact for international interns. It helps a lot to make the interns feel safe and consistent. When there are any changes, it is always that single contact who informs the student timely. For example, if the class is closed today because they need to welcome a special VIP, the international intern would expect a sudden notice in advance before the class starts with a clear reason.

4. Emergency Response

While taking an internship in Vietnam, most students want to take a holiday, or a tour of the country, or the neighboring country. They can travel with other interns or with their family and friends, but remember, the intern’s safety is very important to the localhost. The internship abroad should be both enjoyable and secure. So both the host and the intern must talk openly about the intern’s travel plans. They should make it clear about the journey with time and date, about who the intern will travel with, and the contact information of the person (s) he goes with. The intern should give the host contact to his/her accompanier too. This action helps the local host get updates from the intern even when they cannot contact the intern directly. Or in return, the accompanier can contact the host for the intern in case (s)he cannot be contacted.

So the intern should and should be reminded to bring the First contact’s information with her/him as the “RED CARD.”

Language requirements vary depending on the type of program you are participating in. However, for the most part, students are generally only required to speak English to participate in an ABROADER program. More information on language requirements is provided on the relevant Program page. Students are provided with basic local language lessons during their orientation, and we recommend that students take additional language lessons where available. The more you can speak and converse in the local language, the more you will be able to immerse yourself in the program and local culture. For specific programs, students are not even required to speak English, but instead Japanese or Korean, for example, based on the entry requirements.

At ABROADER, we believe an important aspect of any ABROADER program is the sightseeing and tours that students can do in their free time. Although we believe an ABROADER trip to Vietnam is the most authentic way to experience Vietnam through living and working with locals, we also understand that many of our students wish to visit and experience sites like regular travelers. We encourage you to take time to travel and explore the beauty (and weirdness) of the country.

Follow our Instagram / Tik Tok / Facebook / Youtube to see some photos and videos of our students in Vietnam.

You don’t stand out, but now you dare to stand up and take the chance, right? We appreciate it and would love to help people like you. Requirements vary from program to program, but basically, for many of our programs, the only requirements are fluency in English, a clean criminal background, and a willingness to learn. It is important to note that for the majority of our academic programs, students must be qualified or have training in a relevant field (documentation to be presented to partner organizations or host universities).

Requirements for each program are stated on the Eligibility tab of the Program details section in each program.

If you still have questions, feel free to contact us for more information!

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