International Internships in Dublin

I absolutely loved my experience living, studying, and working in Dublin. Ireland was the perfect choice for my study abroad. It felt exciting and enriching without ever being overwhelming or intimidating. Dublin is filled with so many cultural, historical, and fun landmarks and sites that you will never be bored and there are more than enough social opportunities to get involved in. The intern group really helped us get integrated not only into Dublin’s social scene but into life across Ireland as a whole. Through the program, I took a trip to the Cliffs of Moher, tried an Irish dancing class, explored museums, and joined other interns for everything from movie nights to literary pub crawls. These experiences brought us closer together and made my time in Ireland truly unforgettable. As an internship location, Dublin has so many unique and interesting companies and organizations that you can be placed in with the benefit of getting to work in an English speaking environment. I found this to be extremely valuable because I got the opportunity to get a global working experience without ever feeling the pressures of a language barrier. Overall I highly recommend choosing Dublin as your global internship placement and experiencing it through the intern group made it even better!

I had a fantastic time here in Dublin. It's a great city to live in if you want to have the accessibility of a big city without the stress of a daunting, hugely busy urban environment. Living in the UCD Village was lovely--it was clean, new, and had great amenities (gym, grocery store, kitchen, cleaning service--thank you!). Also, the long daylight hours during the summer made it easy to make the most out of your days here. In terms of the placement, it wasn't what I was expecting, nor what was in my contract, but I ended up liking it more. My contract described prospecting, outreach, and client management, but I instead ended up doing social media, graphic design, photography, and creative writing. I'm glad, honestly, but some advice I would give myself would be to ask more questions during the interview to get a full understanding. Seems obvious, but I was nervous and sort of blacked out a little. I can't really remember what they said I'd be doing! Of course, your preferences and demonstrated abilities can shape what you do, which has the potential to reroute your experience for the better. Finally, the program coordinators were helpful, primarily during the preparation for the program, but were also very involved later on and during events, which was great. Honestly, the prepration is the more involved part. I would do this again and recommend Dublin to others!

I recently completed an international internship in Dublin, Ireland through The Intern Group as part of my gap year before attending medical school. The Intern Group made sure I had everything I needed to succeed, from pre-arrival assistance to ongoing support throughout my internship. They also organized events that made it easy to connect with other interns and build lasting friendships. I was placed with an inspiring nonprofit organization, and the experience opened my eyes to new directions in my career path while deepening my passion for practicing medicine with a more global perspective. In addition to the professional growth, the cultural experience was truly unforgettable. Dublin is an incredible city with so much history, vibrant culture, and friendly people. It's also easy to travel and explore other parts of Ireland. I made lifelong memories and met amazing people from around the world. Overall, this internship was an invaluable experience, and I highly recommend The Intern Group to anyone looking to gain international work experience!