Location
  • China
    • Shanghai

Program Details

Housing
Apartment
Language
English
Weekly Hours
40

Pricing

Starting Price
4314
Price Details
$4,314 (4 weeks)
$6,086 (8 weeks)
$7,637 (12 weeks)
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Some Activities SIM cards Transportation Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare Meals Travel Insurance
Jun 06, 2023
Jan 28, 2020
44 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Spend this summer combining travel to Shanghai with a unique international internship experience. Explore the vibrant epicentre of China's growth whilst gaining valuable professional skills undertaking a full-time placement in your industry of choice.

Work in one of 30 industry options, including Business, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Non-Profit and Marketing/PR. Our company visits, career workshops and career speaker events are designed to improve your professional profile. Discover Shanghai and China through a selection of cultural activities, day trips and weekend excursions.

This program includes high-quality housing centrally located near the French Concession, cultural activities, group dinners, trips, visa application assistance and 24/7 on-site support.

Absolute Internship has been featured in the New York Times, BBC News, Bloomberg, and Forbes Magazine. We have placed 4000+ interns at over 800 companies worldwide.

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Program Highlights

  • Take the next step along your career path with a world-class internship in your industry of choice.
  • Gain professional skills through career speaker events, company visits and career workshops.
  • Build unique experience that will help you stand out in a rapidly expanding job market.
  • Discover Shanghai on after-work activities and explore China on day and weekend trips.
  • Live in a multicultural environment with fellow Absolute Interns from across the globe. Enjoy 24/7 onsite support from your Absolute Internship Coordinator.

Program Reviews

4.88 Rating
based on 58 reviews
  • 5 rating 93.1%
  • 4 rating 5.17%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 1.72%
  • Growth 4.8
  • Support 4.85
  • Fun 4.8
  • Housing 5
  • Safety 4.95
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Faheem
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Summer of a Lifetime!!!

How can I put this into words, well lets just say that this was without any regrets the best decision I have made in my entire life.

I interned in Shanghai in August 2013 for a month. The whole experience was just an ABSOLUTE blast. It opened my mind to so many aspects of this world and life itself. From the whole program structure to the execution everything was amazing. The internship itself was a great experience and is something I will definitely carry onwards in my career. Also had the chance to network with people from all around the globe and made some very good friends.

The City itself is just something out of this world. It is extremely fast-paced and ever-changing. You will meet people from all corners of the world and the lifestyle, night-life, shopping and food is a guaranteed pleasure. There is just so much you can do and explore in this wonderful City.

I will be returning to Shanghai with my bro for another Internship this coming summer. Extremely recommend Absolute Internship, they are an amazing company and you will very rarely meet people like the two directors of Absolute.

If you want a life-changing experience then this is a great program for you.

50 people found this review helpful.
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Allison
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Fashion Internship in Shanghai

Last August I completed a 1 month internship in Shanghai. I always wanted to visit China and I am happy I chose to go with Absolute Internship. Coordinators were amazing, my internship was fantastic and the people I met were simply great. I wish I could have stayed longer.

I would recommend Shanghai and the program to anyone considering gaining work and life experience.

Thank you for such a great experience!

49 people found this review helpful.
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JTF
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Propelled me into the PE stratosphere

I came to Shanghai hoping for a Private Equity role with low expectations but Absolute delivered. I am now working here in Shanghai full time and have been promoted to a position that would have taken me at least 8 years to reach in the West.

Shanghai is the new land of opportunity. Get over here as quick as you can. I've built a network of future business contacts who are serious about achieving and, more importantly, a whole host of friends who were on the programme (around 90 in total). We worked hard and we played hard. This was the best opportunity I ever took and did exactly what I hoped it would.

Thanks Absolute.

49 people found this review helpful.
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D.M.
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Excellent Experience

During my Business Development internship at quality control service providing company I was located at sales and marketing department in Shanghai. It was an amazing experience on a daily basis as I was responsible for finding new clients globally and also going to meetings with our current and potential clients, trade shows and visiting different manufacturers. It helped me to improve my skills and I have improved a lot. At the end of my internship I was offered a full time position at this firm and it gave me a chance to stay and work in Shanghai.
Apart from amazing work experience, the free time was so much fun and we had a lot of amazing trips and other activities. The absolute team was helpful and supportive at every step and made this summer the best time of my life. This was the perfect value for the money I have paid.

What would you improve about this program?
I have no idea how this program could be improved as everything was just perfect in my case.
51 people found this review helpful.
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Bilyana
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

1 month in Shanghai

I was fortunate to be placed in a company that had a lot of work available. I was exposed to different projects within the spheres I'm interested into -corporate finance, advisory and management consultancy. I had the chance to work independently but also had one - to - one interaction with the two managing partners on a regular basis. Because of this high level of responsibility and the variety of the job, employers look up to my experience in Shanghai.
The staff from Absolute Internship have been extremely supportive throughout the whole duration of the work experience - from finding a suitable employer and making it possible that I am in contact with them prior to my arrival, through sorting out the necessary documentation and me settling in to facilitating different entertainment and educational events that enhanced the experience of the programme.

49 people found this review helpful.
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e.
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A worthwhile experience

I did a finance internship through absolute internship at a financial services firm in shanghai for 1 month from december to january. I learnt to research mutual funds, allocate funds to client portfolios, and market our services by contacting prospective clients, and it was a very enriching experience for me. Majority of the interns were doing finance in shanghai, and there were also accounting interns and marketing interns. It was a positive experience for me getting to work in a vibrant city where after work, places are still open for you to shop or hang out and have dinner with the other interns, and I am really glad I got to meet these new friends. The absolute people keep it fun by organising weekly activities for us which was awesome, and they organised a few talks for us with leaders in the industry, which was quite an eye opener. In terms of getting a job later on, if you have never done an internship, this definitely does help. I think it has definitely helped me get my resume noticed and all you need now is decent grades and maybe some volunteer work and you will be getting through the hoops companies make us jump through these days. I have got vac offers from 2 of the big 4 and I would like to thank absolute for playing a part in helping me secure these roles!

What would you improve about this program?
It would be nice to have the visa documents settled earlier!
50 people found this review helpful.
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Gaurav
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Exceptional Experience!

During Sumner 2013, I completed a two month internship with a start-up consulting company in Shanghai. I always wanted to improve my soft skills and my commercial awareness, and doing an internship in shanghai- the financial capital of Asia- helped me immensely to understand the contemporary business environment from the Eastern perspective. whilst working, I supported the management in the corporate consultancy side of the business: i developed the company;s business model through operations assessment, calculating revenue and cost forecasts. Additionally, i was involved in the creation of the presentation to potential clients. I really enjoyed my time, as I always got challenging tasks which improved my analytical skills and also helped me to push myself to achieve things which I many not have thought myself capable of.

Furthermore, working in Shanghai helped me to learn about the Chinese culture; "Guanxi"- building relationships- plays a critical role if a business wants to succeed in China. Also, I got to understand the lifestyle in china, which helped me to analyse life from the different angle. This enhanced my flexibility and adaptability- one of the most important skills required in today's competitive job market.

In terms of city, Shanghai is very diverse: it has wide variety if things to offer- from very posh restaurants and leisure with western influence to places with local flavor. No matter what you are looking for, you will always find a place to fit in and enjoy.

Absolute Internship made the experience unforgettable. The staff were very cooperative and friendly, which made the whole internship experience comfortable and fun. I would highly recommend this opportunity for someone who wants to build their skills, and at the same time have the best time of their life in one of the most exciting cities to work and party.

47 people found this review helpful.
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Evelien
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The summer of my life!!

I did a 3-month internship in journalism with Absolute in Shanghai last summer, and it was absolutely amazing!

The company I worked for and internship itself were unreal - my daily job often involved reviewing bars and cafes, or assisting at photo shoots. It was truly the perfect way to discover the city! Besides that, it was just incredibly interesting to work within such a different culture and in such a fast-paced city - I have learned so much.

The Absolute staff were amazing and knew a lot about the city. Even though I have traveled quite a lot, coming to China was just something different and I'm sure I would have felt completely lost without the staff.

The city itself is just something else, amazing nightlife, shopping, food and entertainment.

I'm still thinking of coming back, I think it's the best decision I've made all year.

What would you improve about this program?
Just saying, most interns are students doing their Bachelors.
50 people found this review helpful.

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