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I feel satisfied with the services provided by ABROADER Vietnam while I was here; almost everything was sorted out before arrival so there was definitely no messing around with organizing things. The accommodation they provided me was good but I personally prefer one that is closer to my place of work. Before starting my internship in Vietnam, I was informed of the work that I will be doing and the skills involved, therefore there was time allowed for me to learn certain CAD programs to help my work. As for the workplace environment, the company where I got an engineering internship in Vietnam was a company that is in the Aerospace Engineering field, all the employees here helped me settle in by talking to me at work and sitting with me at lunch times. I got on well with my co-workers and my supervisor and they were there to help during my internship. Regarding my responsibilities in the company, I felt like even though it was not the most critical work, it sure was of great use to the company. If there is one thing I would recommend they do for the new interns the next time was to have them go on a welcoming tour to show off the office facilities e.g toilet, kitchen appliances available, etc which makes it easier for them to navigate around the office. Besides this, I think I am overall very satisfied with my internship placement and the services provided by ABROADER Vietnam and I would highly recommend it.

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.

Overall, I think I had a really fun time and enjoyed the many different kind of activities. At first, I was quite nervous about going somewhere overseas alone to do internship but it was definitely worth it. I not only got work experience but learnt about the culture in Vietnam which I would never had a chance to do if I hadn’t come.

What a trip! From day one right until the finish every day was something new. Facilitated by our local buddies and our dedicated, hard-working Program Coordinator Duy, our experience abroad was invaluable and allowed us to experience Vietnam and its culture in a way that would have definitely been impossible without them. Industry visits were super interesting and something which never occurs when studying courses ‘traditionally’. These definitely gave me an insight into how and where I might be applying my trade upon graduation. Overall the trip was quite affordable too, especially considering we were away for a whole month. This was an unforgettable experience and I would recommend this type of program to anyone for which it is available.

The study tour was a great way to experience Vietnam. The academic industry visits provided insights into how the manufacturing industry operates in SE Asia, relevant to our engineering course on Control Systems. Then many cultural experiences helped out understanding the Vietnamese people and how the modern country has been shaped by the conflicts of the 20th century. Visiting the Mekong Delta was a highlight of the trip, living at a homestead and preparing/cooking a traditional Vietnamese meal was amazing. Overall the local buddies that helped us on our trip were amazing, providing us an insight into Vietnam through the eyes of other young adults.

The study tour was a fantastic program full of cultural and fun experiences in both Vietnam and Singapore. Before the trip both of these places had been on my travel list, so when the opportunity for this trip came up I couldn’t say no and I’m so glad that I did it. The buddies, the people I traveled with and the organizers made the trip even better. Industries in both countries were super helpful and our visits to these factories were one of the highlights. Networking with these companies, the food, cultural exposure, the people, and the organizers made it a beautiful way to study our university course!! The most unfamiliar food that I tried was definitely chicken feet! Sugar cane drinks were also unusual but they tasted awesome! Thank you!!!!

I realize that the key to developing yourself is to improve your competence in a whole new environment, and coming to Vietnam for an internship accomplished what I came for. I came here because I wanted to have more confidence to speak up my mind in front of other people and it is hard to accomplish this when you are still in your comfort zone.

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 was happy with everything else including in-country logistics and visa support, orientation, and city tour and I would definitely recommend this internship in Vietnam to my friends or students who are interested. Though most of my work was limited to observation depending on what department I was placed in, I was able to contribute to the nursing staff by other means (i.e. sorting through medicine to be used for the next day). However, in the ICU, I got to perform all nursing tasks except for mixing drugs as only head nurses could do that task. In addition, I found it really helpful that I had many supervisors at work and they all cared about what I learned from this experience. Regarding my experience with ABROADER Vietnam service, what I appreciated the most was probably the local buddy they paired me with her.

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.

About work: My host university is really great for me! Like teachers always support us so much and they try to get to know each other more! So usually we all hang out together! For students as well! I basically hang out or study with two groups of Japanese department students! We’re pretty close already 😁 I really like their atmosphere!!!

About host family: My host family is also kind and good enough. And we sometimes share our daily life. Not everyday but for me it is pretty comfortable so far.

ABROADER side: We think ABROADER’s level of support was great. We really enjoyed the hotel we stayed at on the first day of the program. However, we acknowledge that due to varying schedules, it is somewhat challenging for ABROADER to meet us during the program to check in. So, if it’s possible, come check us out at our university and see what we’ve been up to at work.