why intern abroad?
Studying abroad expands your worldview. Interning abroad takes it one step further, it gives you real-world skills, global experience, and a standout line on your resume that sets you apart from everyone else back home.
This isn’t coffee runs. Our internships put you alongside professionals in fields where it counts, whether that’s learning in hospitals in Vietnam or earning income while you train in hospitality in Sydney. You’ll gain cultural fluency, professional confidence, and stories that no classroom can deliver.
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Paid Summer Hospitality Internships in Australia
This unique opportunity is tailored for study abroad hospitality students who need the internship component without committing to the full ICMS degree program. This isn't your typical international internship program. At ICMS, you’ll earn while you learn, getting hands-on training at some of the top hotels in Sydney while you offset the cost of your study abroad program. It’s a win-win. We can’t stress enough what a unique opportunity this is with the bonus of Australia’s minimum wage being high by global standards. Whether you’re mixing it up behind the bar, managing front of house operations, or ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, you are not only building the skills that future employers want to see, but you are adding an international experience to your resume.
Brands You Can Intern With
Some of the leading hotel brands that make up the ICMS internship program:
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
Four Seasons
Marriott
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
Amora Hotel
Meriton Suites
The Star Entertainment Group
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Sheraton
Sofitel Luxury Hotels
El Camino Cantina
Novotel Hotels
The Breakdown
Internships typically last 8–13 weeks in the summer with a minimum pay of $28.08 AUD/hour. In just 8 weeks interning full time, you could earn around $6,000 USD or more. That’s enough to cover your housing and even pocket some extra spending money. Hours vary depending on the position and company. Whether you're working in luxury hotels, tourism, or event venues, it’s the perfect way to build your resume, expand your global network, and make the most of your time Down Under.
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Summer General Clinical Internships in Vietnam
General Clinical Internship is designed for undergraduate students in pre-med, pre-nursing, public health, and related health sciences who seek broad exposure to hospital-based clinical practice.
Students join the hospital’s clinical externship program, which emphasizes multi-department observation. The internship introduces participants to patient care, medical procedures, and the Vietnamese healthcare system, providing a solid foundation for future healthcare professionals.
What to Expect
Main tasks include shadowing ward rounds, surgical procedures and post-operative care under the guidance of doctors and nurses in various hospital departments, observe clinical activities in Emergency, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, ICU, and Rehabilitation. You will be exposed to the role of diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, lab tests) in supporting clinical decision-making and learn about infection control, hospital workflow, and patient record management. You will participate in reflective sessions on medical ethics, cross-cultural patient care, and healthcare challenges in Vietnam.
The Breakdown
Choose from a six or eight week placement at Viet Duc University Hospital in Hanoi. Established in 1906, this is Vietnam's premier surgical and trauma center, with over 1,500 beds and a strong reputation for advanced surgery and patient care. Located in central Hanoi, the hospital is also a major teaching and research institution, training thousands of medical students, nurses, and specialists each year.
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Summer Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Internships in Vietnam
Our summer Internship is designed for undergraduate and graduate students in occupational/physical therapy, rehabilitation sciences, kinesiology, exercise or sports science or related disciplines.
Students will be based at the HCMC Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City The hospital specializes in rehabilitation, musculoskeletal care, traditional medicine, and general healthcare services.
What to Expect
The program combines clinical observation, rehabilitation training, and cultural immersion, giving students the opportunity to:
Observe and learn how physiotherapy is practiced in different healthcare settings
Gain exposure to both modern rehabilitation techniques and traditional medicine in Vietnam
Strengthen communication, reflection, and cross-cultural skills when working with diverse patients
Build early professional competencies to prepare for future graduate study or a career in physical therapy
The Breakdown
Interns will work with both physiotherapists and medical doctors with an opportunity to observe medical conditions and injuries ranging from patients that have ACL tears or sprains to children patients with Cerebral Palsy. Working across a range of departments, interns will observe patients affected with strokes, scoliosis, tuberculosis, musculoskeletal disorder, idiopathic scoliosis, and bone fractures. Interns will be involved with diagnostic imaging tests: X-rays and MRIs and also observe and learn about traditional medicine interventions unique to Vietnam.
This internship also includes 20 hours of Vietnamese language lessons and cultural excursions.
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Summer Internship Placement
in Thailand
Step into Chiang Mai’s creative economy where you’ll work with a local organization that matches your career goals and academic interests, gaining the kind of hands-on, real-world experience that sets you apart back home.
Chiang Mai is one of Southeast Asia’s rising innovation hubs — where tech startups, social enterprises, artists, and sustainability pioneers collide.
Organizations You Can Intern With
Potential host organizations include:
Chiang Mai Science & Technology Park
Living Roots
Panya Seeds
MAJ
Studio Naenna
AIPPNET
Bangkok Hospital
FlyLab
CNXLocal
Recute
The Progression Group
Panyaden International School
LoSiam
P2P Cooperative
Asia My Way
Lanna Healthcare
The Breakdown
Your internship will last eight weeks.
Available placement areas include:
Business
Digital Marketing
Tech Startups
Agri-Tech & Food
Environment
Arts
Culture
Education
Fashion
Green Energy
Tourism
Creative Industries
Health & Wellness
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Summer Hospitality Internships in Vietnam
Our newest internship opportunity in Vietnam brings the world of five-star hospitality to life through a hands-on placement with Vinpearl, the country’s leading luxury resort and entertainment brand. With properties in stunning destinations such as Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, and Nam Hoi An, Vinpearl combines world-class service, modern design, and authentic Vietnamese warmth.
This internship offers a rare chance to build your hospitality career at one of Vietnam’s most iconic brands while immersing yourself in a vibrant culture defined by service, community, and innovation.
What to Expect
Interns are placed across key departments that make a resort thrive, including Front Desk and Guest Relations, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Sales and Marketing, Event Management, Spa and Wellness, and Concierge Services. You’ll gain a behind-the-scenes look at the operations of a five-star resort, develop intercultural communication skills, and experience the fast-paced energy of one of Asia’s fastest-growing tourism markets.
The Breakdown
Interns live in on-site hotel dormitory housing provided, sharing rooms with other local and international interns. Three meals per day are included at the staff canteen, along with a monthly allowance of USD 150–300, depending on placement and experience. Vinpearl also provides daily staff transportation, and a monthly travel allowance to and from the resort.
build-in career boost
Every Hop intern also gets access to an online career development program designed for you to fuel your career ambitions.
How well do you really know your values, purpose, and strengths? The workplace is changing constantly, and classic career advice and traditional thinking just doesn't cut it anymore. You know you're ready for your next move, but just don't know how to start. Well – start here. This interactive masterclass series will takes you on a journey of self-reflection and up-skilling so you can explore all the different pathways available to you, and showcase these through an authentic personal proposition.
HEX Career Accelerator Program is designed for rising professionals looking to gain the ultimate toolkit that will make them different to the rest of their peers, connect with supportive peers, access mentors from leading companies, and receive formal academic credentials recognised at universities worldwide.
Develop a professional portfolio to help you land your dream role.
Watch mini-videos and complete a checkpoint online (approx. 4 hours per week, in your own time). Learn from anywhere - all you will need access to is a laptop or tablet, headphones, and a WiFi connection.
Week 1: Discover a deeper sense of self by defining your personal and professional values.
Week 2: Clarify your mission and goals – and be clear on your next steps.
Week 3: Investigate and practice your leadership capabilities to become a better manager.
Week 4: Improve your communication and relationship skills to grow your network and deal with tricky conversations.
Week 5: Learn the secret formula to crafting opinion pieces, pitches and impactful keynote speeches.
Week 6: Uncover your exponential intelligence to map out future leadership pathways.
The rate of change in tech is exponential, but the rate of change in traditional education is kinda flat… Hex is hanging out at the intersection of education and innovation, delivering a new kind of learning. They are all about experiences that are immersive, up-to-date, and based in the real world. 5000+ learners have loved their seriously fun virtual programs, study abroad experiences, and hackathon-style events. And they leave HEX with amazing confidence, skills and networks as well as university accreditation.
Beyond the Internship
Your cultural learning doesn’t stop at the workplace. Every Hop internship program weaves in local immersion activities so you can better understand your host community beyond the office or hospital:
City orientation tours to get your bearings and meet local buddies
Overnight excursions to experience landscapes and communities outside of your host city
Welcome and farewell meals with your cohort
Guest speakers and reflection sessions to process your professional and cultural growth
These experiences ensure you return home with not just work skills, but a deeper cultural story to tell.
Where You'll Stay
We know your housing matters. Hop interns stay in vetted accommodations, typically serviced apartments or on-campus housing with essentials covered (electricity, internet, and access to local amenities). Options vary by program location, but every placement prioritizes:
Safe, student-friendly locations
Furnished, comfortable and convenience for daily living
Easy access to your internship site and local transportation
how it works
Apply
Choose your internship field and submit your application.
Placement Confirmed
You’ll be matched to a specific healthcare, sports organization or hospitality role.
Prep with HEX
Get future-ready before you even arrive.
Go Abroad
Intern, explore, grow—with Hop support every step of the way.
Return Home
With new skills, confidence, and global credibility.
why intern abroad with Hop?
Because we do internships abroad differently. We’re all about creating a community that’s as diverse, adventurous, and curious as you are. Our internship programs are anything but cookie-cutter.
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Curated, not random – You apply directly to vetted placements in healthcare, sports science and hospitality.
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Structured & Supported – Includes arrival orientations, cultural activities, excursions, and 24/7 local support.
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Flexible Lengths – 6 or 8 weeks in Vietnam; 300+ hours in Australia.
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Professional Development – HEX course + supervisor evaluations.
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Safety First – Comprehensive insurance and trusted host organizations.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our students are welcomed, recognizing that our experiences are held on their ancestral territories. We deeply respect and honor the enduring cultures and significant contributions of all First Peoples, past, present, and emerging.