Program Reviews

I really enjoyed my time in Vietnam because of all the fun adventures and growth I experienced. From planned activities done by ABROADER to my spontaneous individual traveling, I got to see the beauty of Vietnam. Additionally, the company I got to work with was very enjoyable and friendly. This company was connected to me by ABROADER as well. Lastly, the lifestyle of Vietnam was interesting to adapt to. From my observation, living in Vietnam for a while would be enjoyable because of the mentality of having fun. Work hard enough to make money during the day so that you can party even harder at night.

Abroader’s program in HCMC was so well-organized and run. From the internship placement, to housing, to just getting around HCMC there was constant support from Abroader and the local buddy team. The real gem of this program is the local buddy team — they are so welcoming, enthusiastic, and caring. In addition to helping me sort through issues like SIM cards and ride share apps, the local buddy team became good friends that I want to meet again soon. I highly recommend interning in Vietnam through Abroader’s program!

Doing ABROADER in Ho Chi Minh City for summer 2022 was an amazing experience! ABROADER helped organize my internship, housing, and visa and provided cultural experiences and support throughout my time in Vietnam. My housing was very nice, and all the local buddies were amazing as well! The culture in Vietnam is very welcoming, and if you're open to it, I think it's a great place to explore a country that might be less familiar. It was very easy for me to travel around Vietnam on the weekends, which I recommend to anyone planning to travel/work in Ho Chi Minh City. Highly recommend to students looking to travel to Vietnam

The ABROADER Team is extremely supportive and always enthusiastic during our cultural sessions! This was my first *virtual* internship abroad so I was very nervous coming in, but the ABROADER Team provided a comfortable space for me and eased any doubts I had.
Communication is key!! I always felt like I was in the loop, and someone was always there for me to reach out to if I ever needed anything.
Also, the local buddies make you feel right at home -- always a great support team! Having local buddies definitely sets ABROADER apart from other programs. Although done remotely, we formed relationships that I'm sure will last a lifetime, so I'm forever grateful!
I recommend this program to anyone who is looking for a fun, insightful, and engaging internship experience -- you are never alone because the ABROADER Team will always be right behind you!

The ABROADER team in Vietnam does an amazing job at trying to engage the interns with each other and with the local culture in Vietnam, which is especially difficult in a virtual setting! They really strive to make the meetings a safe space where people are able to share their cultures in a creative and heartwarming way. They are also incredibly supportive to making sure their interns succeed in their professional internship and act as a great liaison between the interns and the host company. The program was a very positive experience! The incredible support system was great for those who have never interned before, and refreshing for those who have more professional experience.

I really enjoyed my internship itself, but ABROADER is what made my experience complete. I felt a lot more connected to the Vietnamese culture even though I was working remotely. They are very interactive, engaging, and supportive. I made great connections that I hope to keep even after my time internship ends. Honestly, I expected to focus more on my internship than the cultural component with ABROADER, but their excitement is contagious and they love to engage with everyone. It would have been a very different experience without ABROADER guiding and facilitating along the way.

My virtual internship experience with ABROADER was nothing short of fantastic. While there were challenges in regards to the time difference and remote aspect of the internship - I was offered a plethora of support and felt as though I was able to learn a variety of new skills that will be beneficial to me in the future. I was able to learn about the work culture, as well as learn about a variety of other aspects of my internship country. I was overwhelmingly supported and would recommend this experience.

This program was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to engage professionally from an international standpoint. ABROADER's support throughout the duration of my program really helped me to adjust to the remote work environment and was very receptive to my own needs, whether they were personal or professional. Through their frequent cultural programming and check-in meetings, I learned a lot about Vietnamese culture that complimented my academic growth through my internship. Overall, this was a great opportunity and I would definitely recommend this to anyone who's looking for some global experience and get out of their comfort zone!

I had such a positive experience with my remote internship hosted by ABORADER!
They were absolutely spectacular as a liaison between my host organization and I, setting up interviews and orientations so that we could be accustomed to the company culture. I also really enjoyed the cultural sessions hosted by the team, which did a great job of replicating some of the cultural experiences we may have had if it were in person. WE learned about food, business culture, zoom etiquette and so much more. Thank you ABROADER!

I am so appreciative of the ABROADER team for all of their efforts throughout this unprecedented remote internship experience; I felt constantly supported and engaged in the country of Vietnam, even while in a remote setting. While working for an international organization while working from home was inherently difficult/challenging, ABROADER and the Local Buddies made this the best possible experience for all of the interns! I cannot even imagine how wonderful this experience will be for future interns who get to travel in-country with ABROADER for their internships and get to meet all of the wonderful, supportive, and KIND team members.