# Intern Experiences: Inspiration and Achievement ### [A Remote Internship That Landed a Role in the United Nations](https://blog.virtualinternships.com/remote-internship-to-job-in-united-nations) #### Jack, UK Delve into Jack's unique trajectory, from his undergraduate days in the UK to his Virtual Internship experiences that paved the way for his current role at the UN. ### [My Virtual Internship Accelerated My Career](https://blog.virtualinternships.com/virtual-internship-accelerate-my-career) #### Natalie, UK ### [This US Student Began His Journey into Global Healthcare Through Remote Internships](https://blog.virtualinternships.com/internship-journey-into-global-healthcare) #### Nathan, USA ### [How Virtual Internships Shaped My Career: A Journey of Growth and Opportunity](https://blog.virtualinternships.com/virtual-internships-shape-career) #### Maab, UK ### [International Experience Looks Amazing on Your Resume](https://blog.virtualinternships.com/international-experience-on-resume) #### Margaret, Canada ### [How an Internship Helped First-Gen Student Achieve Their Goals](https://blog.virtualinternships.com/internship-success-first-gen-student) #### Jocelyn, USA ## Hear From Our Interns Inspiring stories from emerging talent My virtual internship was a game-changer. It taught me how to thrive in the digital age, improving my communication, time management, and self-discipline. I connected with a global team and honed skills that are invaluable in today's tech-savvy job market. Thanks to this experience, I'm now better equipped for the future of work. ### Teto Kopelo #### Botho University ##### Engineering Intern Virtual Internships created the opportunity to connect with people around the world. It helped me come closer to my dream of improving accessibility to healthcare, in countries with poor access, while talking to field experts. It was an insightful experience! ### Alexandra Spinu #### University of Birmingham ##### Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Intern ### John Passmore #### Global Executive Search Research Assistant to Managing Partner ##### Mason Rak ### Aishah Sofea #### Kolej MARA Banting ##### Data and Business Analyst Intern ### Nichanan Supunya #### Edinburgh University ##### Associate Consultant Intern ### Sidney #### University of Sydney ##### Marketing Intern ### Kyle Ozuna #### Broward College ##### Policy Analyst Intern at Minerva Analytics My remote internship allowed me to gain skills in a lot of things, time management, flexibility, working with different kinds of people, and developing myself. I am thankful for this opportunity. ### Leena Abalkhail #### Qassim University ##### Entrepreneurship & Business Internship at Moov-it Virtual Internship has given me the opportunity to work with a startup company which gave me the chance to observe, learn and contribute to the business development aspect of the company. Totally recommend it! ### Yaser Alsubhi #### University of Windsor ##### Marketing and Business Development Internship at Sigma Polaris Virtual Internships helped me to get exposed to the ultimate futuristic world of fashion tech. I had the honor to gain experience in learning about the Metaverse's new gadgets and top-notch software. It was beyond my expectation to receive such a high-standard training in fashion tech. ### Mallika Bhatnagar #### International Fashion Academy ##### Marketing Intern, Disco Volante Media This opportunity has definitely enhanced my interpersonal skills and amplified my confidence for future careers. ### Sarah Iman Muhamad Ridzuan #### Tunku Kurshiah College ##### Engineering Internship at 247ERICPOINTCOM I am thankful for this opportunity because with it, I learnt the importance of remote working, I have interacted with amazing people from diverse cultures and have learnt how to work with dynamic software applications to improve efficiency and effectiveness. ### Kananelo Thoabala #### Botho University ##### Accounting & Finance Intern at Twigs Natural I have built important career skills and gained more than I expected. I have built relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and Virtual internship has prepared me for future work. ### Seipati Matoli #### Botho University ##### Finance Intern at The Supply Chain Academy-SCA Global This program has greatly improved my soft skills, especially when talking with people from other nations, in addition to exposing me to the working environment. ### Syukri Rosli #### Kolej MARA Seremban ##### Business Associate & Finance Internship at SGC Ventures My remote internship allowed me to gain skills in each of my personal and professional sides. After completing the virtual internships program I can now confidently say that I’m ready to seek a remote job. ### Rinad AlShumrani #### University of Bisha ##### Cyber/IT Security Intern at 247ERICPOINTCOM I have gained valuable information in the field of Front-End Development and UX/UI Design. My remote internship has definitely increased my knowledge and developed many skills related to my field. ### Fadya Sait #### King Abdulaziz University ##### IT Intern (Front End and Mobile Development) at Entreelab Inc. I enjoyed every single moment of those three months and learned more about different cultures and nationalities. I also gained a lot of knowledge about my career field. ### Abdulaziz AlHassan #### King Saud University ##### Real Estate Intern at Hybr My remote internship was a worthwhile programme and I believe that it has added another building block of knowledge to what I acquired during my master's degree. I will take the experiences from the internship with me in my future career endeavours. ### Kwaku Frimpong Poku-Dankwa #### University of Salford ##### Business/Marketing & Design Intern at House Babylon Thank you Virtual Internships for helping me to grow in my career. I am now better equipped to add value to my future employer. ### Linda Adetokunboh #### University of Salford ##### Logistics Operations Intern at Liquisto Technologies During my internship experience, I gained beneficial knowledge within my desired work field. I improved on several skills including time management, professionalism and enhanced communication. I am very thankful for this experience as it has advanced my expertise. ### Hazel Roberts #### University of Brighton ##### Customer Service and Marketing Internship at TheraTalk Hong Kong Health I can say without a doubt that Virtual Internship was the best way to start my career path after graduation. This opportunity not only facilitated my transition from study to work, but allowed me to expand my network, gain confidence, build my knowledge and skills, while gaining work experience ### Maya Mehrez #### University of Sussex ##### Database & Research Analyst at Novita Biotechnology Virtual internship helped me grow professionally and develop skills I hadn't developed before in the workplace. I will never forget this fulfilling experience. ### Magali Ostroviecki #### University of Sussex ##### Research/Project Development Intern at Water Hands Hope My internship exceeded my expectations as I was able to be part of a fantastic team whilst developing my skills. I’m so happy I applied! ### Martyna Wykrota #### University of Sussex ##### Development Intern at Naturopaths Without Borders My remote internship allowed me to further gain confidence in working remotely while still feeling a part of the company. Virtual Internships has helped expose me to more job opportunities and fields that I had not initially thought of. I am thankful that I have had the opportunity to work with Virtual Internships. ### Victoria Cronin #### Swansea University ##### NGO Intern at KAKUTE Virtual Internships helped me to get exposed to new areas of work which I was unaware of. I also think it boosted my confidence level and added a wide range of new skillsets which I can apply in my career ahead. I am really thankful for this opportunity. ### Ayesha Aboni #### University of Birmingham ##### NGO Curriculum Design Intern at Doctoral Mom Incorporated You will never regret undertaking a Virtual Internship, the people you meet and the experience gained is invaluable. ### Isobel Bonning #### University of Birmingham ##### Healthcare & Social Work Internship at Rwenzori Rural Health Services Virtual Internships allowed me to gain experience in a company in the USA from the comfort of my home. I gained valuable teamwork and scientific analysis skills, whilst being supported by mentors. It was a highly beneficial experience which I would recommend. ### Maheen Khambatta #### University of Sussex ##### Meritage Technologies Inc. Development intern at Cary Pharmaceuticals Inc Completing my remote internship allowed me to gain experience in a new career field and gave me the confidence to start applying for jobs again. Subsequently, I received a job offer soon after the end of my internship. ### Temi Ogunbanjo #### University of Sussex ##### Healthcare Intern at MEDx eHealthCenter Virtual internships helped to get me exposed to the daily tasks varied out in a workplace to help a company run efficiently. It was a valuable learning experience and definitely surprised me in the way that journalism companies run. ### Anjali Sahota #### University of Birmingham ##### Editorial Intern at Destination Deluxe I really enjoyed the opportunity to be a part of a company that I never would have encountered without Virtual Internships. Virtual Internships provided a valuable opportunity to gain relevant experience in an industry when finding in-person experience is difficult. I definitely feel that I have learned a lot and made valuable contacts! ### Sarah Tyrer #### University of Birmingham ##### ABC Resilience & Mobility Book and Manual Intern at digital value creators (DVC) My confidence in gaining employment has increased because now I am confident on what I want to do after I graduate and what I want to achieve in the future. I am thankful that I got this opportunity with Virtual Internships. ### Rida Owais #### University of Sussex ##### Game Content Inclusivity Intern at IDEA Games Virtual internships completely changed my perspectives on remote working. Now I’ve realised that I can do work from anywhere in the world! ### Alumdena Espinosa Carrion #### Durham University ##### Media Intern at BK International Education Consultancy It cemented my love for writing. After completing the virtual internships program I can now feel confident enough to search for a job within my field. ### Sophie Prior #### Durham University ##### Editorial Intern at Destination Deluxe Virtual Internships helped me to get exposed to opportunities that I wouldn't find on my own - an eye-opener experience! ### Dariola Djati Darajat #### Aston University ##### UX design internship at YOOLOX Virtual Internships exceeded my expectations as I did not think I would have gained as many skills as I have. I have completed numerous tasks which I probably could not have done if I was doing a traditional internship. I thoroughly enjoyed this experience and I definitely recommend anyone looking for work experience to do this! ### Haleemah Babar #### University of Birmingham ##### Finance Internship at Kopus My remote internship allowed me to gain skills in time management, communication, and teamwork and understand more of a flexible working environment. I am thankful for this opportunity because it was eye-opening and allowed me to gain more confidence in myself. ### Kudzai Chowa #### Aston University ##### Finance Investment Analyst at TellCo Europe A particular skill I improved was of course my legal capabilities and applying the law to real-life cases. But I also gained the ability to work remotely. I believe remote work will take prominence in the future so I've found this experience of most value to my future career in law. ### Najwa Agmin #### University of Sussex ##### Lawyer Assistant Intern at YINGKE My internship opened doors for me that I didn’t know were there to be opened in the first place. ### Maab Saifeldin #### Lancaster University ##### Legal Content Creation Intern at Libryo This experience has greatly increased my employability. It confirmed to me that I want to pursue a career in my chosen field, and has helped me gain confidence. ### Josephine Blank #### University of Sussex ##### People Intern at BMAT I have been exposed to my field of choice (HR), I have gained various skills that I believe will give me a competitive edge and also increase my chances of employment. This experience has greatly impacted my overall self-development and career wise. ### Shamim Kayuza #### Aston University ##### HR Intern at Medicidiom It provided me with legal work experience that will allow me to get future employment in the legal field. ### Nouhaila Charhabil #### Cardiff Metropolitan University ##### Legal Internship at Kinnon Legal Services It has given me an advantage over other students when applying for future internships/jobs. It has given me an invaluable insight into what the world of work is like and increased my level of competence within my chosen field. ### Eridon Keta #### Northumbria University ##### Product Development Intern at ARYZE I can now talk about how I have developed my professional skill set in interviews. I am able to draw from my experiences across the internship to demonstrate why I am suited for the working world. ### Brooke Boal #### Durham University ##### ESG Market Analyst Intern at Decarbonify With Virtual Internships I was able to find my first internship experience. I have learned many work-related skills that are not taught in schools and university, which is why I am very thankful for this wonderful opportunity from Virtual Internship and my Host Company. ### Alfred Bryan Ganily #### Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University ##### Supply Chain Junior Consultant Intern at LCA Asia My virtual experience allowed me to gain experience and exposure in a global market. I gained both the knowledge and skills to excel in my current global position. ### Annelisa Govind #### Regent Business School ##### Resourcing Advisor at Oliver Sanderson My remote internship allowed me to improve my communication and teamwork skills. I am grateful for this opportunity, and If I was to get another opportunity to do another internship I will come back here! ### Hulu Moala #### Auckland University of Technology ##### Operations Support Intern at Athena Consulting I would highly recommend anyone who wishes to get a remote internship to go through VI. You won't regret it. ### Ashish Sharma #### Chandigarh University ##### Marketing Intern at We Are Jersey It was a delightful experience that exposed me to the legal industry and opened my eyes to a myriad of pathways I could pursue in the future. I am incredibly thankful for this opportunity as it has helped me secure a full-time paid internship in a law firm. ### Yeo Yee Tung #### Sunway College ##### Legal Research Intern at Blacksswan I was able to apply my experience to the real-life work environment where I am able to work with people from different backgrounds and have a sense of cultural competency. ### Haiyun Huang #### Auckland University of Technology ##### Product Intern at HackLaunch This valuable work experience has enabled me to improve my skills and employability. The real-world projects are helpful for career development. I’m very thankful for this opportunity to apply what I have learnt. ### Yikuan Tu #### University of Auckland ##### Junior Developer at KYC Intelligent Compliance Limited This internship was an opportunity for me to learn more about the NFT and blockchain space. Throughout the past 12 weeks, I was able to apply what I've learnt in the classroom to real-life projects. It was definitely a good learning experience for me. ### Kimberley Lee #### Taylor’s Education Group ##### IT Research & Product Development Intern at Common Sense Education HK Asia I am more confident in networking with people in higher positions, expressing my ideas, showing my values as well as consulting them with problems and questions in the best manner. ### Mai Phuong Le #### Victoria University of Wellington ##### Environmental Impact Consultant (CAVI) at R3i Ventures The internship put me in a situation unlike any other I've been in, allowing me to work with a company in an online environment. I learnt a lot from the program and will use the experience throughout my life. ### Kaleb Pickerill #### University of Auckland ##### Environmental Impact Consultant at Lecka Vietnam Through this internship, I was able to connect with professionals of all types of backgrounds and gain insights and knowledge I would have otherwise never learned. ### Philip Chang #### Victoria University of Wellington ##### Environmental Impact Consultant (CAVI) at R3i Ventures I improved in time management and work ethic the most throughout this internship. This was my first internship, and I would say the highlight was getting to work for a firm so welcoming! ### Chrystian Combs #### California Baptist University ##### Van Aelst, Nguyen and Partners Virtual Internships placed me with a host company that exceeded my expectations and helped me to gain transferable skills. After the program, I feel more confident and prepared to enter the professional world. ### Victoria Davila #### University of California ##### Los Angeles (UCLA), International Development Intern at UN-aligned It has helped students like me, without any work experience, gain that experience, and get the chance to learn and grow my skills. It has helped me better prepare for future work or internship opportunities and given me a boost in reaching my future goals. ### Elizabeth Rose #### Arizona State University ##### HR Internship at Pleinert & Partner This experience opened many doors for me and helped build my network to make sure I'm equipped for my future. ### Jamara McGarry #### Arizona State University ##### Trade Development Executive at TradeBright I can now apply all of the skills and lessons I learnt to future job interviews and other real-world situations. ### Malaika Mazula #### Carleton University ##### Business Development Intern at FoodsPass, Inc I gained a mentor who taught me what it takes to develop a successful career in my field of study. I am significantly more confident in my ability to find meaningful employment in a field of business that interests me! ### Brendan Walsh #### Arizona State University ##### Business Management Intern at Medicidiom Virtual Internships helped me to get exposed to new opportunities I never thought were possible. ### Rodrigo Jimenez #### Elizabethtown College ##### Marketing/Business Intern at High Bridge Management Academy UG My internship allowed me to gain skills in presentations and affiliate marketing. I am now more confident in sharing my work in a professional manner. This experience allowed me to be more confident in applying for work remotely in the future. ### Lucas Turnbull #### Carleton University ##### Marketing Intern at INATIGO This experience helped me build my digital and social media marketing skills, solidifying my interest to work in social media marketing post-grad. I am happy that my university works with Virtual Internships to provide this opportunity for students to expand their cross-cultural skills without having to leave Tempe, AZ! ### Megan Joksimovic #### Arizona State University ##### Marketing Intern at SPEAK&DO Virtual Internships helped me connect with a company that allowed me to maximize my knowledge and utilize it to apply to the practical work environment as well as providing me with an environment that enabled me to enhance and further develop my skills. ### Arpan Ojha #### Carleton University ##### Engineering Intern at Nurjana Technologies [The internship] provided me the opportunity to apply my academic knowledge and skills, in a professional setting, which in turn, led to an enriched university learning experience. ### Patrick Tomilson #### Carleton University ##### Legal Assistant Intern at WRKR Technology Inc.