Environment & Sustainability Internships
Don’t just travel abroad! Travel to learn with our Fall & Winter 2023 internships in Vietnam with up to US $500 Scholarships!
Internship opportunities
- 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
Program details
In-person
Virtual
4 Weeks
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No housing:
US $1994
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With housing:
US $2868
- Internship placement
- Visa application guidance
- Accommodation and $150 USD per month for electricity
- Airport transfer (pick-up & see-off)
- Pre-departure check & on-site orientations
- Local SIM card
- Excursion to top destinations in Vietnam
- City tour
- Local volunteer support (local buddy)
- 24/7 support
- On-going & Final program evaluation
- Welcome & Farewell meals
- Documents for academic credit application (on request)
6 Weeks
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No housing:
US $2478
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With housing:
US $3746
- Internship placement
- Visa application guidance
- Accommodation
- Airport transfer (pick-up & see-off)
- On-site orientations
- Local SIM card
- Excursion to top destinations in Vietnam
- City tour & social and cultural activities
- Local buddies
- 24/7 support
- On-going & Final program evaluation
- Welcome & Farewell meals
- Documents for academic credit application (on request)
- Thailand weekend trip (3D2N)
8 Weeks
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No housing:
US $2542
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With housing:
US $4203
- Internship placement
- Visa application guidance
- Accommodation
- Airport transfer (pick-up & see-off)
- On-site orientations
- Local SIM card
- Excursion to top destinations in Vietnam
- City tour & social and cultural activities
- Local buddies
- 24/7 support
- On-going & Final program evaluation
- Welcome & Farewell meals
- Documents for academic credit application (on request)
- Thailand weekend trip (3D2N)
Additional information
- Other durations are available upon request, with a minimum of 3 weeks.
- Program fee for in-person medical internship (placement at hospital), another $100 USD
– $500 USD will be collected as the training fee paid to the hospital. ABROADER will
collect the fee on behalf of the hospital. - 8-week internship: Weekend trip included (Visa renewal), no Mekong Delta Tour
- The program fee applied from 09/2023 to 08/2024, in the event of exchange rate fluctuations or price increases made by partners or other suppliers, ABROADER has the right to modify program fee.
Internship benefits with ABROADER
Your resume will surely stand out from others with an internship abroad. Altogether, the benefits are:
- Recommendation letter on your excellent performance and certification
- Allowance and Job offers after your internship (depending on the host organization)
- Soft skills of multicultural and communication skills
- Network for career development and friends
- Knowledge about Vietnamese culture through city tours and site visits across Vietnam
- Placement with professional training in your major
- Academic credit (depending on your major)
- 24/7 Support from visa application to program ends
- Local buddy to hang out with and show you the best of Vietnam
- Up to US $500 scholarships from ABROADER and support to apply for other scholarships.
Interns’ eligibility:
- Age from 18 years old
- Being enrolled at a university or college
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (if you don’t, please contact us)
- Speak English
1. Application
Apply Now: Fill out the form, including your resume, letter of intent, and (unofficial) academic transcript. Within 2-3 business days, a program advisor will contact you for a one-on-one consultation.
2. 1:1 Consultation
A 30-minute small talk would help us get to know you better and identify if you are suitable for an internship in Vietnam. If that’s the case, we will send you a conditional offer letter. A deposit of US $700 is required in order to secure your placement. If we are unable to find you a placement as mentioned in the conditional offer, we will reimburse your deposit.
3. Interview with potential host
After we narrow potential host organizations that would match your needs and objectives, there will be an online interview arranged for you to get to know more about them and vice versa.
If you or the potential host organization do not wish to continue with the placement for any reason, we will arrange for you to meet with a different host organization. This process will be repeated until you find a position that you are happy with.
4. Program offer
If all goes well (both you and the potential host organization are happy with each other), Congratulations! You will know where to intern/study and what to prepare more before getting on the plane. On our end, we will then be working on an agreement to formally accept you into our program as well as confirm the official internship/study placement for you in Vietnam.
5. Program start
Now that your internship/study placement has been confirmed, we will work alongside you to arrange the necessary logistics for you to enter and stay in Vietnam. That usually includes a pre-departure orientation and online meetings in which you will be provided with specific information on visa application, flight booking, insurance, accommodation, local buddies, what to bring and what not to bring to Vietnam, etc. We are expected to work closely with each other during this process to ensure smooth communication and, most importantly, to support and find solutions for unexpected problems (if any).
1. Application deadline
On a rolling basis, no later than 6 weeks before the program start date. The program starts every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month (GMT+7, Ho Chi Minh City time).
2. Duration
The standard program duration is 8 weeks. However, the longer you contribute to the internship, the better it is. If you would like a shorter duration, check with us for availability.
Tentative Schedule (The standard schedule is as below and is subject to change if you come with a group):
Working hours are flexible as long as you ensure a commitment to deliver.
Program fee:
- US $900 full program fee
- Applied for any duration either part-time or full-time mode
- The program fee applied from 09/2023 to 08/2024, in the event of exchange rate fluctuations or price increases made by partners or other suppliers, ABROADER has the right to modify program fee.
Inclusions:
- Internship placement
- Orientation
- Local buddies
- Career mentorship: Resume coaching, real interviews with international employers
- Cultural sessions with local buddies
- On-going internship support: We monitor your progress and offer cross-
cultural communications or work-related support as needed - Weekly check-ins with host company (and program coach/ coordinator
- End-of-program evaluation
- E-certificate upon completing the program
- Supporting the documents needed for a credit application, on request
Interns’ eligibility:
- Age from 18 years old
- Be enrolled at a university or college
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (if you don’t, please contact us)
- Speak English
1. APPLICATION
Apply Now: Fill out the form, including your resume, letter of intent, and (unofficial) transcript. Within 2-3 business days, a program advisor will contact you for a one-on-one consultation.
2. 1:1 Consultation
A 30-minute small talk would help us get to know you better and identify if you are suitable for an internship in Vietnam. If that’s the case, we will send you a conditional offer letter. A deposit of 500 USD is required in order to secure your placement. If we are unable to find you a placement as mentioned in the conditional offer, we will reimburse your deposit.
3. Interview with potential host
After we narrow potential host organizations that would match your needs and objectives, there will be an online interview arranged for you to get to know more about them and vice versa.
If you or the potential host organization do not wish to continue with the placement for any reason, we will arrange for you to meet with a different host organization. This process will be repeated until you find a position that you are happy with.
4. Program offer
If all goes well (both you and the potential host organization are happy with each other), Congratulations! You will know where to intern/study and what to prepare more before getting on the plane. On our end, we will then be working on an agreement to formally accept you into our program as well as confirm the official internship/study placement for you in Vietnam.
5. Program start
Now that your internship/study placement has been confirmed, we will work alongside you to arrange the necessary logistics for you to start your internship. We are expected to work closely with each other during this process to ensure smooth communication and, most importantly, to support and find solutions to unexpected problems (if any).
1. Application deadline
On a rolling basis, no later than 6 weeks before the program start date. The program starts every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month (GMT+7, Vietnam time).
2. Duration
The standard program duration is 8 weeks. However, the longer you contribute to the internship, the better it is. If you would like a shorter duration, check with us for availability.
- Full-Time internship: 30 – 40 hours/ week
- Part-Time internship: 5 – 20 hours/ week
The start date and end date are customizable. We design the Virtual internship to fit with your schedule. Working hours are flexible as long as you ensure a commitment to deliver. Most of our remote interns complete internship work at their own pace while still attending classes or working part-time jobs.
Many choose to work during their evening hours, for example, 8–10 PM EST (Equals morning GMT+7 Vietnam time), which allows them to work in real-time and get instant feedback from the host organizations in Vietnam.
8 Internship benefits with ABROADER
Your resume will surely stand out from others with an internship abroad. Altogether, the benefits are:
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FAQ
1. Why do I need to pay for my internship?
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.
2. Do I get paid when I do the internship?
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.
3. How do i know if ABROADER is a legitimate company?
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.
4. I have never been abroad. Why should I go then?
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.
5. Do I require a visa to travel to Vietnam?
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.
6. Is travel insurance included in the program fee?
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.
7. How do I make an internship abroad successful?
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.”
8. Do I need to be able to speak the local language?
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.
9. Can I go traveling and sightseeing during the weekends?
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.
10. I am not outstanding and am not sure whether I qualified ?
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!