#internship abroad

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Several things have happened within the last few weeks! I re-sat that exam in Edinburgh, completed my research internship in Germany, and came back to the states and moved into my apartment at my home uni! :-) I won’t have my exam results for several days, but it went smoothly and I’d appreciate some positive vibes! Germany was just amazing and the internship was a life changing experience for sure. It feels great to be back with friends but it also feels so foreign. I feel a bit confused, but am working through it. Excited for classes to start, nonetheless!!

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Very long blog about the past 2 weeks & Shishu Bikash Kendra

Monday and Tuesday (in the previous week) I could finally visit SBK centers in the slum where I could observe, talk to facilitators (teachers) and parents and ask questions. Before I tell you about my visits let me first elaborate on what a SBK center is.

Shishu Bikash Kendra

Since 1997 PB has run a center-based pre-primary program in Bengali called Shishu Bikash Kendra (SBK). The main objective of SBK is to support children of age group 3-5 years in developing their intellectual, physical, social, linguistic, emotional and all around development in a child friendly environment. SBK is a community run project and are supervised by a community resource person. The main feature of a SBK center is to run in a homely environment and is facilitated by a trained mother from the same community. Usually 8-15 children are connected to each center and participates in a 2-2,5-hour long class every day from Sunday to Thursday. The SBK can be held anywhere since the trained mother/facilitator will bring all needed materials in a bag, but it is ideally organized in a room, courtyard or verandah of a house. The children get the opportunity to develop their creativity through their engagement in different games, rhymes, singing, storytelling, drawing, tiny problem solving activities and interacting with other children in large and small groups. Parents to the children have direct contact whit their respective SBK and monthly parenting sessions are held to improve the parent’s knowledge.In the rural areas of Bangladesh, the SBK program takes place in a low-cost schoolhouse provided by the community or a classroom made available by a local primary school. In the urban areas of Dhaka space is limited and the SBK program is most often held in a room provided by one of the parents or a small area outside which is shielded and secure. Most babies and small children living in the urban slum areas are mainly kept inside close to mother or other caregivers, and therefore not used to interact with other children before they enter primary school. The reason why children are kept indoors and not playing around outside is simply because it is too dangerous. Children can easily get injured playing between cars, rickshaws and street dogs or in worst case they disappear (less than 10% of children in Bangladesh are registered at birth). Child trafficking is a booming industry in Bangladesh (but it is also a big taboo), the mafia even steal babies from the hospitals – a begging mother with a small child (who does not cry or scream because it is heavily drugged) on her arm bring in more money since the scenario appeals to everyone’s hearts, right? Sometimes you feel cold hearted in this country if you don’t give every begging person money but most of them won’t keep them for long since the money quickly will be collected of a well-dressed man who keep an eye on all their movements, food is on the other hand much harder to collect… I could go on for a very long time about this but I should get back on track…

Field visits

Monday afternoon together with Mustakima (called Munni) from Plan’s education team, I visited 2 SBK centers in the urban slum area called Mirpur, this area is very poor and highly populated. The first center was in a small thin hut (approx. 5-6 square meters) where a plastic tarpaulin was spread out on the floor for the children to sit on. In one corner, a small pile of different toys was spread out and in another corner a pile of bricks in different shapes and colors was laid out. 10 children were sitting around Halima, the teacher, listening to her reading a book showing them the pictures, afterwards she asked each child about what the picture on the chosen page showed.

Meanwhile a very small baby girl was crawling around and playing with toys, which made some of the children lost interest in the story and instead began to play too. It didn’t help much that I, since I’m a foreigner, was provided with no fewer than 3 police men and 1 military man for my protection, and one of these police men had a radio that kept making loud sounds and informed about situation elsewhere in Dhaka. It is a bit frustration that it should be that way, but as Munni says “They are here for your safety, to make sure nothing bad happens to you”.

Halima was fast to get the children’s attention back on track by asking them questions or change the activity. The next activity the children had to do was sitting in a circle and one by one telling their one name and the person next to them then had to present their name followed by “this is my friend her/his name is e.g. Fatima (all in Bengali of course 😄), so the last person in the circle was going to introduce all the children as their friends. Bearing in mind that these children started 1st of January (so 1,5 month in the program) and go here 5 days a week, most of the children still couldn’t remember half of the other children’s names even though they just have heard them introduce themselves is hard to comprehend…  When the children had playtime I could talk with Halima (using Munni as translator, my Bengali is not that good) and ask her about different things regarding her experiences working with the children. She told about the difficulties with parents that did not think their children should be enrolled in the program – so she actually went home to them and brought the child(ren) to the center, and now after the parents had experienced how their children had developed they were happy that the child participated! Halima also told me about a smaller girl that participated in learning session, she was only 2,5 years old and should originally not participate in the SBK center but in the parenting session. However, her mother had begged Halima to let the girl participate in the learning session because still in the age of 2,5 years old she did not speak at all. The mother had believed that stimulation from other children might help, and she had been right! The little girl was now able to tell her name and describe things in a very, very low voice.  Afterwards we spend some time talking with some of the mothers that lived in the surrounding huts, they told me that they had children that already had completed the parenting and SBK and now was enrolled in the primary school. They all seemed very happy about being able to give their children the opportunity to learn and interact with other children from early age. They knew their children was safe and enjoyed how their children grew and developed with their own thoughts and asked questions.

The second center we visited took place in a small open space surrounded by zinc huts, also here a plastic tarpaulin was spread out on the ground and different playthings was laid in one corner. 

Fatima who was the teacher was very patience with the children and constantly smiling. Tuesday, we only visited one SBK center since Munni received a phone call that she had to go out of Dhaka for a couple of days doing field visits there. So, I have spent the last 1,5 week in the office reading and doing research - Hopefully we will continue with the field visits next week.

The visit Tuesday was in the slum area called City Polli. The SBK center took place in a small “apartment”/room where one family lived in the building above that is provided by the government. This slum is not poor as the one I visited the day before as you can see on the following pictures. 

The girl in the red dress kept changing between being close to the other children and observe them from distance, looking slightly confused. It is children like her the program particularly wants to include by letting her get used to everything around her so she will feel safe enough to participate.

Saturday boat trip in the middle of all the brick factories

A friend of mine has a share in a boat here in Dhaka, so we decided to gather some friends and go on a picnic Saturday. The only bad thing was due to dry season there is not that much water in the lakes, so instead of the nice trip we usually go on (The family I lived with 3 years ago had a share in the same boat), we had to sail in this brick factory area. The brick ovens are probably number 1 reason for the high level of pollution in Dhaka/Bangladesh. Since the country barely have any stones, they make bricks instead. These are used to build houses, but they also chop them into smaller pieces so they can be used to build roads and so on. Notice the sky is more grey than blue – I’ve been here for 3 weeks now and I’m starting to miss the blue sky! Sorry for the very long blog post, but thanks for reading! 

X Caroline

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One of the German PhD students got me into drinking my coffee straight black and at first I would gag every time but I’m used to it now. Lowkey hate him for that lol. Look at the cute giraffes on this mug though!

Had a progress/farewell meeting with my PI today! I still have a few weeks but he’s going on vacation so I won’t see him again before I leave. He’s so awesome. Probably the calmest, most easygoing prof I’ve ever met/worked with, and just overall a generous guy. Gave me suggestions on how to close out my project and other things to try, and it’s pretty solid. I see exactly what he’s envisioning, now just to execute :)

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HEY YALL

I’m back at my house in the States for a few days before I’m headed to Germany for my research internship. So I’ve been studying up on my p-chem and lowkey being inspired by those cheesy fortunes inside fortune cookies lol. I’m still digesting and processing these last 5 amazing months that I’ve spent in the UK and wow it not only went by fast, but also felt like a dream. Good vibes. In other news, my body is having a rough time adjusting back: jet lag isn’t bad, but my allergies and stomach are KILLING me. Hoping to get better fast. Will definitely update you on life in Germany and of course next fall semester :)

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Internship Opportunities for Indian Students Abroad

In today's increasingly globalised world, internships in other countries have emerged as an essential stepping stone for students from India who are interested in pursuing careers in other countries. 

In addition to the academic learning that can be gained, internships abroad provide opportunities to get practical experience, exposure to different cultures, and the chance to create a worldwide network. 

These possibilities have the potential to greatly improve the qualifications of Indian students' resumes and increase their prospects of finding job in the future, both in India and elsewhere in the world.

In this blog, we will discuss the advantages, different sorts of internships, popular locations, the application process, and some helpful hints for Indian students who are interested in obtaining abroad internships.

Why Should You Engage in Internships Abroad?

1. Exposure to the world's industries

Students have the opportunity to get exposure to the work culture of international enterprises, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), research institutions, and startups through internships overseas. 

They develop an understanding of the industry standards and expectations that are prevalent in global marketplaces, which are frequently considerably distinct from the practices that are prevalent in India.

2. Enhancement of the Resume

An internship in a foreign country is a great way to boost your resume.  Having foreign experience is highly valued by employers, particularly when students have worked in teams that are multicultural and diverse by nature.

3. Cultural Intelligence (CI)

Adaptability, communication, and the ability to operate in a variety of contexts are all skills that are needed in today's global workforce. Living and working in a new nation can help you develop these skills faster.

4. The Establishment of Professional Networks

While working in a foreign country, you have the opportunity to cultivate relationships with experts from all over the world, which may result in future job offers or recommendations.

Countries that are quite popular with Indian interns

The following is a list of some of the most popular internship locations that Indian students want to visit:

States of America

Internships are available in the United States of America in the fields of technology, business, research, and media.  There is a particularly strong interest in STEM subjects among students in India.

United Kingdom of Great Britain

Internships in the United Kingdom are typically connected to academic programs and are well-structured.  The fields of finance, law, engineering, and marketing all provide excellent chances for those who are interested.

In Germany

Internship opportunities in the fields of engineering, robotics, and automotive are plentiful in Germany.  It is also the location of a large number of internships that are financed for international students.

In Australia

Australia, which is well-known for its laid-back work culture, provides internship opportunities in the fields of environmental sciences, hospitality, and healthcare.

In Canada

Especially in the fields of information technology, biotechnology, and finance, Canada is a student-friendly country that provides internship programs through co-op schooling.

In Singapore

The proximity of Singapore to India and the cultural compatibility of the country make it a popular destination for Indian students seeking internships in the fields of finance, logistics, and technology startups.

Internship Programs That Are Available in Various Types

1. Internships that are Linked to Universities

During the summer or semester holidays, a number of universities in India and other countries work together to provide internships or exchange possibilities for students.

2. Internships in the Business World

Students have the opportunity to submit internship applications directly to multinational corporations or startups located in other countries. 

Data analytics, marketing, software engineering, and business development are all areas that are experiencing a considerable amount of demand.

3. Summer Internships in Research

Research internships at prestigious universities such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the Max Planck Institute (Germany), or the University of Toronto are highly regarded by students majoring in those fields.

4. Internships that are Sponsored by the Government

Foreign students can participate in internship programs that are only for a brief period of time:

DAAD, which stands for Germany

MITACS Globalink, located in Canada

Commonwealth Internships (United Kingdom)

Internships for the Summer at AIT (Asia)

5. Internships that are conducted online

As a result of COVID, a large number of international businesses now provide students with the opportunity to participate in remote internships, which are excellent alternatives for students who are limited in their ability to travel or who have limited financial resources.

Application process for students from India.

Applying for internships in other countries can be a time-consuming and planning job.  You can follow this step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Conduct research and create a shortlist

You should look for nations, businesses, or institutions that are in line with your interests and the path you are taking.  Utilise platforms such as:

On LinkedIn

The Internshala

The AIESEC

(Designed for Germans) DAAD.de

Platforms for universities

Step 2:  is to get your application materials ready.

It is usual for you to require:

Resume or curriculum vitae (in the international format)

Personalised cover letter based on the position

LOR stands for "letter of recommendation."

Statement of Purpose (often abbreviated as SOP)

Step 3: Submit Your Application on Time

Put in your application at least three to six months in advance.  Consider the fact that many internships are seasonal (summer, autumn and winter) while making your plans.

Step 4: Preparing for Interviews is the Fourth Step

Stay prepared for interviews conducted online.  Put your desire, soft skills, and ability to work in a diverse environment to the test by practicing common questions and demonstrating your ability to solve them.

Step 5: Documentation and Visa Requirements

As soon as you have been chosen, submit an application for a student or work visa.  There is a possibility that the organisation will provide instruction, or you might seek assistance from study abroad advisors.

Scholarships and stipends.

Worried about the costs involved?  There are a lot of internships overseas that are already financed or offer stipends to cover the costs of living and travel.  These are some of the more well-known programs:

Canada's MITACS Globalink is offering a stipend of ₹1.8 lakh.

Germany's DAAD WISE Initiative is fully supported.

The Internship Program of the IAESTE

The AIESEC Global Talent Program offers a few lucrative positions.

UN and WHO Internships are often unpaid but highly regarded internships.

A helpful hint is to look for programs that include both lodging and food in order to save additional money.

Suggestions to help you land a fantastic internship abroad

Participate in local internships or volunteer work to gain experience and begin building your skills at an early age.

Enhance your ability to communicate by becoming fluent in either English or the language spoken in the area.

Use career cells, professors, or consultants to perform a review of your curriculum vitae and statement of purpose.

Stay active on LinkedIn, as this is where the majority of internships are posted by recruiters.

In spite of the fact that rejections are prevalent, it is important to remain persistent.

Conclusion 

Students from India now have more options than ever before to participate in internships in other countries.  With the correct amount of research, preparation, and assistance, you can acquire experience that will change your life and give you an advantage over other candidates in the job market. 

If you are interested in pursuing a career in engineering, management, science, or the arts, there is a possibility that you could find an international internship that is suitable for your goals.

Get started researching right away, and take the first step towards achieving success in your global career!

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Why Choose an Internship or Volunteering Experience at an NGO Like HEEALS?

Engaging in an internship or volunteer program with an NGO offers a uniquely enriching experience — one that goes far beyond just professional development. At HEEALS, you’ll gain firsthand exposure to the challenges faced by marginalized communities, witnessing the realities that often go unnoticed in mainstream narratives.

Since NGOs operate as non-profit, mission-driven organizations working for the betterment of society, you’ll have the opportunity to develop real-world problem-solving skills while working on pressing global issues — such as mental health, gender equality, menstrual hygiene, education, water and sanitation, and environmental sustainability.

An internship or volunteering role at HEEALS isn’t just about observation — it’s about active participation. You may take part in discussions, research, outreach programs, community engagement, and innovative project implementation. This immersive experience enables you to see the grassroots reality, often unaddressed by policy makers or governmental institutions.

That’s why many educators and professionals recommend starting your career journey with an NGO internship — it offers depth, purpose, and a genuine sense of contribution.

At HEEALS, we don’t just offer an internship — we offer a platform to become an active change-maker. You’ll walk away with not only a certificate and recommendation letter but also a renewed sense of social responsibility, a deeper understanding of complex issues, and the satisfaction of making a real impact.

We welcome you to be part of a movement — one that believes change begins with awareness, action, and heart.

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Benefits of Doing an Internship Abroad

In today’s competitive job market, gaining hands-on experience is more critical than ever. While internships are a standard way to build practical skills and enhance your resume, doing an internship abroad offers a unique and invaluable experience that can set you apart from the crowd. Let’s delve into the key benefits of pursuing an internship overseas.

1. Enhance Your Resume with International Experience

Employers are always on the lookout for candidates who bring diverse perspectives to their organizations. Completing an internship abroad showcases your adaptability, global mindset, and willingness to step out of your comfort zone. This international exposure not only enriches your resume but also demonstrates your ability to work in multicultural environments—a trait highly valued in today’s interconnected world.

2. Develop Cross-Cultural Competence

Living and working in a foreign country immerses you in a different culture, giving you the chance to learn about new customs, languages, and traditions. This cross-cultural competence makes you more empathetic, open-minded, and effective in collaborating with people from diverse backgrounds. Such skills are invaluable, particularly in industries where global operations and partnerships are commonplace.

3. Expand Your Professional Network

One of the most significant advantages of an internship abroad is the opportunity to build an international professional network. You’ll connect with industry professionals, colleagues, and mentors who can provide guidance, share insights, and potentially open doors to future opportunities. These relationships often last well beyond the internship, offering long-term benefits for your career.

4. Gain a Global Perspective

Working in a foreign country exposes you to different ways of thinking and problem-solving. This broadened perspective helps you understand global markets, customer behavior, and business strategies. A global outlook can be a game-changer, especially if you aspire to work for multinational corporations or establish your own international venture.

5. Improve Language Skills

If your internship is in a country where a different language is spoken, you’ll have the chance to enhance your language skills through daily interactions. Being bilingual or multilingual is a valuable asset in many fields, from marketing and sales to healthcare and education. Even if the internship is conducted in English, picking up phrases and understanding the local dialect adds depth to your cultural immersion.

6. Boost Personal Growth

Living independently in a foreign country can be challenging, but it’s also immensely rewarding. An internship abroad pushes you to navigate unfamiliar situations, adapt to new environments, and overcome cultural and professional challenges. These experiences foster resilience, confidence, and problem-solving abilities that contribute to your personal growth.

7. Stand Out in the Job Market

In a sea of applicants with similar educational backgrounds, having international internship experience sets you apart. Employers see this as evidence of your ambition, initiative, and ability to succeed in diverse settings. It’s a powerful way to differentiate yourself and demonstrate your commitment to personal and professional growth.

8. Access Unique Career Opportunities

Certain industries or roles may be more prominent or developed in specific countries. By doing an internship abroad, you can gain exposure to niche sectors or specialized roles that may not be available in your home country. This unique experience can open doors to specialized career paths and give you a competitive edge.

9. Experience Unforgettable Adventures

Beyond the professional benefits, an internship abroad offers the chance to explore new destinations, try local cuisines, and immerse yourself in a new way of life. The memories and experiences you gain from living and working abroad are often life-changing, providing stories and lessons you’ll carry with you forever.

10. Prepare for a Globalized Career

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, global career opportunities are on the rise. An internship abroad prepares you for this reality by equipping you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel in a globalized workforce. It demonstrates that you’re ready to take on international challenges and seize opportunities wherever they arise.

Conclusion

An internship abroad is much more than just work experience; it’s an investment in your future. From enhancing your resume to fostering personal growth, the benefits are immense and far-reaching. Whether you’re looking to build a global network, gain cross-cultural insights, or simply broaden your horizons, an overseas internship can be the stepping stone to achieving your career aspirations. So, take the leap and explore the world while advancing your professional journey.