Destination: Chengdu, Qingdao, Zhuhai
Accommodation: Apartment and/or Homestay
Programme details: 4-6 weeks, Generation UK Programme
University: University of SussexInternChina’s partnership with the University of Sussex China Internship Programme is a unique opportunity for 2nd year undergraduate First-Generation Scholars to apply to spend 4 – 8 weeks in mainland China, undertaking work experience.
“When I got there, I did not feel lost. I knew that there was a strong system out there to actually help us out”
Alongside the internships, InternChina arranges trips and activities to help participants to experience the real China, and get to know the city that they’re interning in.
“For me, the highlight of the trip was definitely the hike that we did up a mountain, trying to search for the source of a waterfall- but failed dramatically, and ended up swimming in this beautiful pool of crystal-clear water and it was genuinely like paradise.”
If you’re interested in interning in abroad and discovering the real China, why not APPLY NOW?
Name: Rosie Wigmore
Nationality: British
Destination: Chengdu
Accommodation: Apartment
Programme details: 2 months, Generation UK Programme
University: University of Sussex
Year: 2015Rosey spent 2 months interning with an NGO in Chengdu, Sichuan Province.
“I chose Chengdu because it was an opportunity to have a more traditional Chinese experience. China has a lot of large, international, quite glamorous cities, but Chengdu offers a little bit more traditionally Chinese”
InternChina not only helped Rosie to find her internship with Blue Sheep, but also supported her throughout her time in Chengdu.
“I would highly recommend InternChina. It gives you an opportunity to be very independent and take a lot of initiative and make the most of your internship standing on your own two feet. But there’s a lot of guidance as well.”
If you’re interested in interning in China, learning the language and becoming involved with the culture, why not APPLY NOW?
Name: Melissa Pilgrim and Joe Cooper-Millar
Nationality: British
Destination: Chengdu
Accommodation: Apartment
Programme details: 2 months, I.T. internship
University: University of Sheffield and University of Sussex
Year: 2016
During her internship, Melissa learned many new I.T. related skills among other transferable skills.
“I’ve gained a lot of transferable skills and I’ve developed my communication skills. I learned a lot about using photoshop and WeChat.”
This was Joe’s first time in China, and after his positive experience he is keen to encourange people to come out to China to see for themselves!
“I’d never come to China before. I’ve learned to love it. I love it here now and I definitely want to come back![…] I’ve literally been telling all my friends “make sure you do [an internship] next year!””