Freeman Foundation International Internship
Summer 2025 Internship Locations:
Seoul, South Korea and
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Freeman Foundation International Internship
Scholarships for Summer 2025 Academic Internships in Seoul, South Korea
and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Saint Michael’s College is pleased to announce the annual Global Citizenship International Internship Program, supported by a grant from the Freeman Foundation. On Monday, September 16, 2024, the College will begin accepting applications for scholarships to fund an academic internship in Seoul, South Korea and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (May – July, 2025). These scholarships will help offset the cost of internship placement, professional development support, travel, and housing in Seoul and Ho Chi Minh City. In addition to the time spent at the internship sites, students will have the opportunity to participate in a range of cultural and networking events organized by our local partners in South Korea and Vietnam. This international placement will count for a four-credit academic internship, which will include the completion of academic assignments submitted to the faculty supervisor, and Saint Michael’s will waive the summer tuition for a four-credit course.
Eligibility Requirements:
3.0 GPA or Higher
Open to All Majors
Current Sophomore or Junior Status (Class of 2026 or 2027)
Summer 2025 Application Deadline:
Friday, November 1, 2024
Those interested in applying for this scholarship must provide:
1) Freeman Scholarship application form
2) An updated resume
3) Names of two faculty references
Questions? Contact
Jeffrey Ayres, Ph.D.
Director, Institute for Global Engagement
802.654.2680
jayres@smcvt.edu
Freeman Foundation Grant History
Freeman Foundation International Internship Placements - Seoul, South Korea
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Astrid Bakke '26 Business Administration ![]() | Company Name: Third Age "Forever Young Projects" K-Wellness in Korea, operated by Third Age Co., offers wellness programs aimed at enhancing physical and mental well-being through various cultural, beauty, relaxation, and health-focused experiences, particularly for the global mid-life generation. Our goal is to provide curated packages that blend wellness tourism with unique local experiences. Organization Website: https://kwellnessinkorea.com/eng/shop/index.php/Brief Description of Duties:
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Tyler Bloom '27 International Relations ![]() | Company Name: Korea-America Association Korea–America Association (KAA) is an organization that seeks to promote cooperation between Korea and the United States through exchanges in various fields, including politics, economics, security, society, and culture. Organization Website: http://koramas.or.kr/eng/Brief Description of Duties:
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Alexander Campbell '27 Political Science / Economics ![]() | Company Name: CIGRO Cigro offers e-commerce operators a seamless data integration solution designed to unify and manage sales and advertising data from various channels, enabling comprehensive performance tracking and reporting. By centralizing critical data, Cigro empowers businesses to gain a holistic understanding of their operations and make data-driven decisions. Organization Website: https://www.cigro.io/ Brief Description of Duties:
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Winni Lin '26 Business Administration / Economics ![]() | Company Name: Be Mused Korea Be Mused Korea is a K-Beauty e-commerce shop and marketing company founded in September 2017. Centrally located in Seoul, we serve a worldwide audience by curating only cruelty-free brands with the highest quality formulations. Organization Website: https://bemusedkorea.com/Brief Description of Duties:
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Lola Ribe Mozun ‘27 International Relations / Economics ![]() | Company Name: Seoul Beauty Global Seoul Beauty Global is a Seoul-based startup that connects international tourists with top-rated Korean beauty service providers, including skincare clinics, hair salons, nail shops, and more. Through our platform, we offer an easy and reliable way for foreign visitors to discover and book premium K-beauty experiences. Our mission is to make Korean beauty culture more accessible to the world while supporting local businesses in reaching a global audience. Organization Website: https://seoulbeautyglobal.com/Brief Description of Duties:
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Alexa Roux ‘26 Environmental Science / Chemistry ![]() | Company Name: NEL lab at SeoulTech Seoul National University of Science and Technology, or Seoul Tech, prides itself on being a university actively contributing to the future of our nation and humanity through innovative research and creative education. Organization Website: https://en.seoultech.ac.kr/Brief Description of Duties:
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Rebecca Wallace West ‘27 Environmental Science ![]() | Company Name: Plus Planner Plusplanner is a tour agency founded in 2007 that has continued the inbound tourism business in Seoul since 2007. Organization Website: https://www.winterfriend.com/Brief Description of Duties:
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Clara Wyatt ‘26 Digital Media & Communications ![]() | Company Name: Ideas on Board Ideas On Board Corp. is a Seoul-based creative house behind CONCRETED—a fragrance brand that redefines scent through the lens of modern Seoul, crafting unconventional yet wearable olfactive identities. Organization Website: https://concreted.kr/Brief Description of Duties:
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Freeman Foundation International Internship Placements - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Student Name | Internship Placement |
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Erin Boyd '26 Secondary Education / English ![]() | Company Name: Sylvan Learning Vietnam Sylvan Learning is an educational brand founded in Portland, Oregon, USA in 1979. Over 40 years of development, Sylvan Learning owns a system of 800 centers across the US states and countries around the world, such as Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Guam, Kuwait, Hong Kong, and Vietnam. In Vietnam, Sylvan Learning Vietnam currently has 5 centers throughout Ho Chi Minh City, offering English, STEM, Maths, Test Prep programs for students aged 4-18 years with the goal of building a knowledge base, nurturing confidence, and the joy of learning on their future journey. Organization Website: http://sylvanlearning.edu.vn/Brief Description of Duties:
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Austin Brush '26 Public Health / Health Science / Psychology ![]() | Company Name: 1A Hospital Established in the 8th of November, 1983, 1A Hospital, under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is an important nucleus in the national network of Trauma Orthopedics and Rehabilitation. With large-scale facilities, modern machinery systems, focusing on expertise, 1A Hospital is committed to providing outstanding quality treatment. Organization Website: http://benhvienchinhhinh.net/Brief Description of Duties:
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Katelyn Daly '27 Elementary Education / Sociology ![]() | Company Name: Sylvan Learning Vietnam Sylvan Learning is an educational brand founded in Portland, Oregon, USA in 1979. Over 40 years of development, Sylvan Learning owns a system of 800 centers across the US states and countries around the world, such as Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Guam, Kuwait, Hong Kong, and Vietnam. In Vietnam, Sylvan Learning Vietnam currently has 5 centers throughout Ho Chi Minh City, offering English, STEM, Maths, Test Prep programs for students aged 4-18 years with the goal of building a knowledge base, nurturing confidence, and the joy of learning on their future journey. Organization Website: http://sylvanlearning.edu.vn/Brief Description of Duties:
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Elsa Gordon '27 Data Science / Political Science ![]() | Company Name: Institute for Circular Economy Development ICED is a public science and technology research unit under the Vietnam National University of Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM). ICED aims to be a center for technology transfer, solutions, innovation, and policy consultation for the government, businesses, and local communities. It connects businesses, government, universities, and other stakeholders on the basis of linking interests and needs with the shared goal of sustainable development. Organization Website: https://iced.org.vn/enBrief Description of Duties:
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Kennedy Holsapple ‘27 Digital Media & Communications / Environmental Studies ![]() | Company Name: Le Petit Musée Le Petit Musée is an Art & Nature Center designed for children aged 4 to 12. Led by renowned international wildlife artist Dao Van Hoang and education expert Le Quynh Hue—who brings 20 years of experience—our center offers immersive programs, including holiday camps, field trips, and national park explorations across Vietnam. Le Petit Musée also provides an intensive course of teaching French, English, and Vietnamese classes for national and international kids with classes. We create engaging activities tailored to children's developmental needs, ensuring a balance of learning, creativity, and physical well-being. At Le Petit Musée, kids explore diverse cultures and express themselves in English, French, and Vietnamese, making every experience both educational and creative. Organization Website: https://www.lepetitmusee.edu.vn/en/trang-chuBrief Description of Duties:
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Aaron Nobles ‘26 Computer Science ![]() | Company Name: Survival Skills Vietnam (SSVN) SSVN Survival Skills is a social enterprise with the mission to reduce preventable deaths and injuries in Vietnam via first aid training to international standards. Since 2014, SSVN has provided first aid education to approximately 90,000 Vietnamese, who have helped thousands of people in need of first aid. SSVN’s wish is that every family in Vietnam soon has at least one person who knows how to do proper first aid. SSVN needs various resources and support, and truly appreciates each of your contributions in realizing this meaningful and essential wish. Organization Website: https://survivalskills.vn/en/Brief Description of Duties:
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Oliver Tesar ‘26 Psychology / Music ![]() | Company Name: American Psychology Center The American Psychology Center (APC) has been a provider of professional and confidential psychological counseling services for international and local organizations, businesses, expatriates, and Vietnamese residents in Ho Chi Minh City for over 20 years. Organization Website: https://americanpsychology.vn/Brief Description of Duties:
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Riley Treegoob ‘26 Art & Design ![]() | Company Name: Pencil Group Pencil Group is a creative group of companies with brand strategics, creatives, media and digital specialists, working in agility with clients to create effective marketing activities in the digital age. Never run out of ideas, never run out of passion in growing an interesting human connection between good brands and their people. Pencil learns to understand and capture the new connected insight, and filter through the lens of a creative agency to deliver actionable business solutions in the right place, right time, and right audience. Organization Website: https://pencil.vn/Brief Description of Duties:
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Damien Wortheim ‘26 Psychology / Equity Studies ![]() | Company Name: Le Petit Musée Le Petit Musée is an Art & Nature Center designed for children aged 4 to 12. Led by renowned international wildlife artist Dao Van Hoang and education expert Le Quynh Hue—who brings 20 years of experience—our center offers immersive programs, including holiday camps, field trips, and national park explorations across Vietnam. Le Petit Musée also provides an intensive course of teaching French, English, and Vietnamese classes for national and international kids with classes. We create engaging activities tailored to children's developmental needs, ensuring a balance of learning, creativity, and physical well-being. At Le Petit Musée, kids explore diverse cultures and express themselves in English, French, and Vietnamese, making every experience both educational and creative. Organization Website: https://www.lepetitmusee.edu.vn/en/trang-chuBrief Description of Duties:
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Ken Zou ‘26 Chemistry ![]() | Company Name: Vietnam National University Established on January 18, 2000, the Faculty of Environment at VNUHCM-University of Science plays a key role in addressing environmental challenges through education, research, and collaboration. With a highly qualified team of 50 staff members, including 44% holding PhDs, the faculty offers four undergraduate and four postgraduate programs in environmental science, engineering, and management. It enrolls around 350 undergraduates and 46 postgraduates annually. Over two decades, the faculty has produced nearly 2,400 graduates and contributed significantly to scientific research, with over 350 publications and 62 research projects from 2015–2020. Actively engaged in national and international partnerships, the faculty continues to advance its mission in training, research, and sustainable development. Organization Website: https://en.hcmus.edu.vn/Brief Description of Duties:
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Freeman Foundation International Internship Placements - Seoul, South Korea
Student Name | Internship Placement |
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Nundalo Alimamy ‘25 Health Science ![]() | SAMG Entertainment SAMG is a 3D animation production company. They have recently started an education business internally. Brief Description of Duties:
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Kaylan Conliffe ‘25 Data Science ![]() | Minglecon Minglecon Co., Ltd. provides Gamified and Proven Customized English Language Instructional Content for English Language Learners. Types of recommended content: mobile app content, VR app content, web content, Minglebot Unplugged Computing, etc. and we also train EDU CREW for quality content development and distribution. Brief Description of Duties:
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Tulasha Pradhan ‘26 Public Health ![]() | Plus Planner Plusplanner is a tour agency founded in 2007 that has continued inbound tourism business since 2007 in Seoul. Brief Description of Duties:The main job for foreign intern students is informing Korea’s interested tourists spots (Hidden gems of tourist sites / Cultural experience / KPOP tour spots, etc.) to foreign tourists by marketing performances.
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Delaney Progen ‘25 Psychology ![]() | Plus Planner Plusplanner is a tour agency founded in 2007 that has continued inbound tourism business since 2007 in Seoul. Brief Description of Duties:The main job for foreign intern students is informing Korea’s interested tourists spots (Hidden gems of tourist sites / Cultural experience / KPOP tour spots, etc.) to foreign tourists by marketing performances.
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Chloe Sapienza ‘25 Digital Media & Communications ![]() | Lab and Company Lab and Company is skin specialist owned leading global beauty brands:
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Freeman Foundation International Internship Placements - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Student Name | Internship Placement |
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Morgan Cathcart ‘25 Health Science & Sociology ![]() | 1A Hospital Established in the 8th November, 1983, 1A Hospital, under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is an important nucleus in the national network of Trauma Orthopedics and Rehabilitation. With large-scale facilities, modern machinery system, focusing on expertise, 1A Hospital is committed to providing outstanding quality of treatment, all for a perfect body. With 30 years of experience in the field of orthopedic trauma and rehabilitation, 1A Hospital provides professional and dedicated medical examination and treatment services, helping to improve quality of life and fully restore motor function. Over the past 4 decades of establishment and development, 1A Hospital has achieved many remarkable achievements: 02 Third-class Labor Medals,1 Second-class Labor Medal, 1 First-class Labor Medal, Certificate of Merit from the Government Inspector in 2013 and many other certificates of merit of the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) for excellent collectives and individuals of the hospital. Brief Description of Duties:
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Jamie Collins ‘25 Public Health & Political Science ![]() | Christina Noble Children's Foundation The Christina Noble Children’s Foundation (CNCF) is dedicated to serving the physical, medical, educational, and emotional needs of vulnerable children. The founder, Christina, knows first-hand what it is like to be denied her basic human rights, to be isolated and marginalized, and to survive on the streets. This adversity in her young life instilled in her a passion for children’s rights worldwide. Since arriving in Vietnam (1989), Christina and her foundation have established over 170 projects providing education, healthcare, and community development humanitarian services to vulnerable and destitute children and their families and poor rural communities. To date, these projects have assisted over 900,000 children and collectively have impacted the lives of over 1,000,000 children and adults.
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Kathryn Dzambo ‘26 Psychology & Political Science ![]() | SSVN (Survival Skills Social Enterprise) SSVN Survival Skills is a social enterprise with the mission to reduce preventable deaths and injuries in Vietnam via first aid training to international standards. Since 2014, SSVN has provided first aid education to approximately 90.000 Vietnamese, who have helped thousands of people in need of first aid. SSVN’s wish is that every family in Vietnam soon has at least 1 person who knows how to do accurate first aid. Besides that, SSVN also partners with Surf Life Saving Australia to provide water safety and water rescue training for swimmers and professional rescuers. In 2022, SSVN expands our education to mental health/wellbeing to public groups and companies as one of our new core products in addition to first aid and water rescue programs. After Covid, the number of people suffering from depression increased and thus mental health awareness is needed much more than before. SSVN is also in the progress of developing nutrition related products. Currently SSVN offers three core training courses to individuals, enterprises and communities in these areas mentioned above. We have education programs to raise awareness, training programs to enhance the skills. For first aid, we have already developed various products including offline in-class training courses, blended training, e-learning, Youtube, Tiktok and a first aid guidance app in Vietnamese for free download. We have lots of resources for community learning, especially for people in remote areas and vulnerable communities. Recently we also recently developed the Hazard Awareness programs for schools with the aim to prevent accidents from happening in the first place, which we are happy to offer free to schools. SSVN team include passionate people and volunteers who are committed with great efforts to alleviate avoidable suffering, disabilities and mortalities. We at SSVN are well aware that we cannot do this alone. In this journey, SSVN needs various resources and contributions. And we truly appreciate each of your support in realizing these meaningful and essential knowledge and skills across Vietnam and furthermore in South East Asia in the near future. Brief Description of Duties:Main responsibility of this post is to assist the SSVN team to develop some concrete Mental Health related products including research, develop contents, create activities, create communication materials to raise awareness of Vietnamese about the importance of mental health/well-being and practical connect activities and programs for various aged groups.
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Sofie Gjetsund ‘25 Psychology & Criminology ![]() | Le and Tran Law Firm Le & Tran, based in Ho Chi Minh City is a leading law firm in Vietnam. Our team is made up of a select group of highly trained and experienced lawyers. Led by Stephen Le, Le & Tran has garnered a reputation for being a formidable and sophisticated firm that can handle a wide array of personal or business difficulties. Brief Description of Duties:
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Kathryn Henry ‘25 Elementary Education & Equity Studies ![]() | STEMax Education Joint Stock Company STEMax is an education agency focused on organizing learning programs and assessing programs for STEM education that aims to develop learners with ability in defining, solving problems and making decisions as well as narrowing the gaps between learning and future career. The word STEMax stands for: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and the "ax" at the end paired with the letter M to form the letter Max in maximum. We chose this name because we want to provide students maximum opportunities to grab knowledge, develop their skills in science, technology, engineering, math and the 21st century with a focus on creativity, problem solving, self – learning. For STEMax, education is both for a human development and the society development. Therefore, it should be applicable and beside schools, business, academic sector, community, family are also the important keys that contribute to the success education. We identify us as the one who connect these sectors to supports STEM but also STEAM education. Brief Description of Duties:
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Cassie Lathrope ‘26 Digital Media & Communications ![]() | Vietnam is Awesome VietnamisAwesome.com is a leading travel community-driven platform with a vibrant member base of 190,000 enthusiasts dedicated to promoting the beauty, culture, and unique experiences Vietnam offers. Our mission is to inspire travel and appreciation for Vietnam’s rich heritage, diverse landscapes, and welcoming communities through engaging content, interactive forums, and innovative digital experiences. Brief Description of Duties:
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Patrick McGloine ‘25 Environmental Science ![]() | Institute For Circular Economy Development (ICED), Vietnam National University ICED is a public science and technology research unit under Vietnam National University of Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM). ICED aims to be a center for technology transfer, solutions, innovation and policy consultation for the government, businesses, and local communities. It connects businesses, government, universities, and other stakeholders on the basis of linking interests and needs with the shared goal of sustainable development. Develop research studies about Circular Economy Solutions for:
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Jarrett Sweet ‘25 Secondary Education & Equity Studies ![]() | Sylvan Learning Vietnam Sylvan Learning Vietnam is an educational brand founded in Portland, Oregon, USA in 1979. Over 40 years of development, Sylvan Learning owns a system of 800 centers across the US states and countries around the world such as Canada, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Guam, Kuwait, Hongkong, and Vietnam. In Vietnam, Sylvan Learning Vietnam currently has 5 centers throughout Ho Chi Minh City, offering English - STEM – Math –Test Prep programs for students aged 4-18 years with the goal of building knowledge base, nurturing confidence and joy of learning on their future journey. Sylvan Learning Vietnam is a business member under VIG (Vietnam Investments Group) portfolio – the fund that has invested in well-known companies and brands in education, F&B, travel agents and entertainment in Vietnam. The Academic Office of Sylvan Learning Vietnam provides the opportunity for graduate interns to become active team members in the delivery of direct services to students. Academic advisers work to foster student success and strengthen retention. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of student development and counseling theories, strong communication and presentation skills, initiative, and flexibility. Academic advisers also join the academic and promotional events at Sylvan centers to support the students' admissions activities. Brief Description of Duties:
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Anil Tamang ‘25 Public Health ![]() | 1A Hospital Established in the 8th November, 1983, 1A Hospital, under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is an important nucleus in the national network of Trauma Orthopedics and Rehabilitation. With large-scale facilities, modern machinery system, focusing on expertise, 1A Hospital is committed to providing outstanding quality of treatment, all for a perfect body. With 30 years of experience in the field of orthopedic trauma and rehabilitation, 1A Hospital provides professional and dedicated medical examination and treatment services, helping to improve quality of life and fully restore motor function. Over the past 4 decades of establishment and development, 1A Hospital has achieved many remarkable achievements: 02 Third-class Labor Medals,1 Second-class Labor Medal, 1 First-class Labor Medal, Certificate of Merit from the Government Inspector in 2013 and many other certificates of merit of the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) for excellent collectives and individuals of the hospital. Brief Description of Duties:
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Yamuna Turco ‘25 Political Science & Psychology ![]() | Christina Noble Children's Foundation The Christina Noble Children’s Foundation (CNCF) is dedicated to serving the physical, medical, educational, and emotional needs of vulnerable children. The founder, Christina, knows first-hand what it is like to be denied her basic human rights, to be isolated and marginalized, and to survive on the streets. This adversity in her young life instilled in her a passion for children’s rights worldwide. Since arriving in Vietnam (1989), Christina and her foundation have established over 170 projects providing education, healthcare, and community development humanitarian services to vulnerable and destitute children and their families and poor rural communities. To date, these projects have assisted over 900,000 children and collectively have impacted the lives of over 1,000,000 children and adults. Brief Description of Duties:
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Freeman Foundation International Internship Placements - Seoul, South Korea
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Braden Dwinell ‘24 Anthropology, History & Education Studies ![]() | Saint Paul American Scholars (SPAS) https://www.stpaulscholars.com/ Saint Paul American Scholars (SPAS) began in the summer of 2015 as a small English immersion school offering an American-style education. SPAS provide K-12 American based education to students and helps teach young people to become responsible citizens and prepare students for college. Brief Description of Duties:
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Anyssa Logan ‘24 Media Studies, Journalism, and Digital Arts ![]() | Minglecon Minglecon Co., Ltd. provides Gamified and Proven Customized English Language Instructional Content for English Language Learners. Types of recommended content: mobile app content, VR app content, web content, Minglebot Unplugged Computing, etc. and we also train EDU CREW for quality content development and distribution. Brief Description of Duties:
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Max Noddings ‘24 Computer Science & Mathematics ![]() | Minglecon Minglecon Co., Ltd. provides Gamified and Proven Customized English Language Instructional Content for English Language Learners. Types of recommended content: mobile app content, VR app content, web content, Minglebot Unplugged Computing, etc. and we also train EDU CREW for quality content development and distribution. Brief Description of Duties:
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Isabella Paredes ‘24 Business Administration & ![]() | Let's Korea Let's Korea is a company dedicated to Korean language education for all people who like Korea and want to learn Korean, as well as to experience various contents and services to experience Korea. Our company aims to provide the best language education through a variety of learning methods combined with new technologies. Starting with Korean language education, we also plan to develop various cultural contents such as studying in Korea, residence, travel, and community activities that will become new global experiences for people. Brief Description of Duties:
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Freeman Foundation International Internship Placements - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Julia Callini ‘24 Elementary Education & Psychology ![]() | Survival Skills Social Enterprise (SSVN) SSVN Survival Skills is a social enterprise with the mission to reduce preventable deaths and injuries in Vietnam via first aid training to international standards. Since 2014, SSVN has provided first aid education to approximately 90.000 Vietnamese, who have helped thousands of people in need of first aid. SSVN’s wish is that every family in Vietnam soon has at least 1 person who knows how to do accurate first aid. Besides that, SSVN also partners with Surf Life Saving Australia to provide water safety and water rescue training for swimmers and professional rescuers. In 2022, SSVN expands our education to mental health/wellbeing to public groups and companies as one of our new core products in addition to first aid and water rescue programs. After Covid, the number of people suffering from depression increased and thus mental health awareness is needed much more than before. SSVN is also in the progress of developing nutrition related products. Currently, SSVN offers three core training courses to individuals, enterprises and communities in these areas mentioned above. We have education programs to raise awareness, training programs to enhance the skills. For first aid, we have already developed various products including offline in-class training courses, blended training, e-learning, YouTube, TikTok and a first aid guidance app in Vietnamese for free download. We have lots of resources for community learning, especially for people in remote areas and vulnerable communities. We also recently developed the Hazard Awareness programs for schools with the aim to prevent accidents from happening in the first place, which we are happy to offer free to schools. SSVN team include passionate people and volunteers who are committed with great efforts to alleviate avoidable suffering, disabilities and mortalities. We at SSVN are well aware that we cannot do this alone. In this journey, SSVN needs various resources and contributions. And we truly appreciate each of your support in realizing these meaningful and essential knowledge and skills across Vietnam and furthermore in South East Asia in the near future. Brief Description of Duties:Main responsibility of this post is to assist the SSVN team to develop some concrete Mental Health related products including research, develop contents, create activities, create communication materials to raise awareness of Vietnamese about the importance of mental health/well-being and practical connect activities and programs for various aged groups.
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Mia Cooper ‘24 Public Health & Psychology ![]() | Psychological Research and Consulting Institute - Hoa Sen University https://www.facebook.com/tamlyungdungHSU/ The Psychological Research and Consulting Institute at Hoa Sen University was established with the aim of helping professors, staff and students de-stress and provide a space to talk about personal struggles in daily life. The center’s staff includes psychologists, experts, and specialized teachers who are well-trained and qualified in supporting, counseling and psychotherapy. The Psychological Research and Consulting Institute has offered a variety of services including psychological counseling, mental health assessments, personal development, and training for pupils who desire to study and are passionate about the field of psychology. Brief Description of Duties:
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Elizabeth Crotty ‘24 Biology ![]() | Laboratory of Molecular Biotechnology, VNU-HCM, University of Science http://www.mbl.hcmus.edu.vn/en/ Molecular Biotechnology Laboratory using knowledge of Molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry to solve environmental problems, to create new products that can be applied in industry, agriculture and medicine. Major activities: Expressing and producing recombinant proteins, applying bioinformatics in biology, studying genetic disease on Drosophila Melanogaster model, scanning for valuable gene sources from wild-type bacteria such as cellulase from Actinomycetes, producing kit that can detect food-poisoning bacteria, undergraduate and graduate education, international collaboration. Purpose: Studying the effect of heavy metal exposure on Parkinson’s disease by Drosophila melanogaster model.
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Tallis Diehn ‘24 Economics ![]() | One4One One4One is a social enterprise, aiming to participate in creating a new economic form, built on fullness, fulfillment and gratitude. One4One's products combine 4 values: Local - Natural - Humane & Sustainable. Brief Description of Duties:Project title: Spread the circular economy model that One4One is developing via the construction of refill stations to the expats community in Vietnam Project introduction: Our ideal candidate will be trusted to dive right in, take the lead, use initiative, and help build brands that help to deliver the project to the target market. Project outcomes:
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Reagan Dufresne ‘24 Psychology ![]() | Survival Skills Social Enterprise (SSVN) SSVN Survival Skills is a social enterprise with the mission to reduce preventable deaths and injuries in Vietnam via first aid training to international standards. Since 2014, SSVN has provided first aid education to approximately 90.000 Vietnamese, who have helped thousands of people in need of first aid. SSVN’s wish is that every family in Vietnam soon has at least 1 person who knows how to do accurate first aid. Besides that, SSVN also partners with Surf Life Saving Australia to provide water safety and water rescue training for swimmers and professional rescuers. In 2022, SSVN expands our education to mental health/wellbeing to public groups and companies as one of our new core products in addition to first aid and water rescue programs. After Covid, the number of people suffering from depression increased and thus mental health awareness is needed much more than before. SSVN is also in the progress of developing nutrition related products. Currently, SSVN offers three core training courses to individuals, enterprises and communities in these areas mentioned above. We have education programs to raise awareness, training programs to enhance the skills. For first aid, we have already developed various products including offline in-class training courses, blended training, e-learning, YouTube, TikTok and a first aid guidance app in Vietnamese for free download. We have lots of resources for community learning, especially for people in remote areas and vulnerable communities. We also recently developed the Hazard Awareness programs for schools with the aim to prevent accidents from happening in the first place, which we are happy to offer free to schools. SSVN team include passionate people and volunteers who are committed with great efforts to alleviate avoidable suffering, disabilities and mortalities. We at SSVN are well aware that we cannot do this alone. In this journey, SSVN needs various resources and contributions. And we truly appreciate each of your support in realizing these meaningful and essential knowledge and skills across Vietnam and furthermore in South East Asia in the near future. Brief Description of Duties:Main responsibility of this post is to assist the SSVN team to develop some concrete Mental Health related products including research, develop contents, create activities, create communication materials to raise awareness of Vietnamese about the importance of mental health/well-being and practical connect activities and programs for various aged groups.
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Rachel Gavin ‘24 Environmental Science & Elementary Education ![]() | Sylvan Learning Vietnam Sylvan Learning Vietnam is an educational brand founded in Portland, Oregon, USA in 1979. Over 40 years of development, Sylvan Learning owns a system of 800 centers across the US states and countries around the world such as Canada, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Guam, Kuwait, Hong Kong, and Vietnam. In Vietnam, Sylvan Learning Vietnam currently has 5 centers throughout Ho Chi Minh City, offering English - STEM – Math –Test Prep programs for students aged 4-18 years with the goal of building knowledge base, nurturing confidence and joy of learning on their future’s journey. Sylvan Learning Vietnam is a business member under VIG (Vietnam Investments Group) portfolio – the fund that has invested in well-known companies and brands in education, F&B, travel agents and entertainment in Vietnam. Brief Description of Duties:
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Gregory Hurter ‘24 Public Health & Equity Studies ![]() | International University, Research Center for Infectious Diseases In the short term, Research Center for Infectious Disease will become one of the leading research centers on infectious diseases in Vietnam, contributing to developing high-quality human resources for the locality and the whole country. In the long term, the Center aims to develop into a Center of excellent research on Infectious Diseases in Southeast Asia, capable of creating and providing technological solutions and services in response to the epidemic diseases that may develop in our society. Brief Description of Duties:
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Swapnil Jhajharia ‘24 Psychology & Statistics ![]() | SENBOXSENBOX is an Education center for children with severe learning disabilities and ASD. We are Evidence Practice-Based and build our own Educational Framework / Learning program for children with Special Education Needs (SEND/ALN). Their mission is to provide an affordable and effective, structured framework of special education learning tools for Vietnam and other countries. SENBOX Centre supports children and their families from a variety of areas in Ho Chi Minh City with high-quality facilities. We support local teachers with evidence-based teaching resources, tools, hands-on teaching experience, and professional development.Brief Description of Duties:
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Virginia Kelsey ‘24 Anthropology/Sociology & Psychology ![]() | Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance (UEF) https://www.uef.edu.vn/tttvtl_htpl/gioi-thieu/chuc-nang-nhiem-vu-16139/ The Center for psychological counseling and legal support has the function of organizing and implementing activities in the field of legal advice; preventing, supporting and intervening psychological difficulties in students; learning and life; building a safe, healthy and friendly educational environment. The main activities of Center include: a) Advising students on legal issues arising in the process of studying, researching and living; b) Taking care of students' mental health, including: consulting solutions for problems in family relationships and other social relationships; training communication skills; preventing school violence…; c) Psychological counseling and legal advising for individuals outside the school. Brief Description of Duties:
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Nika Mitchell ‘25 Education & Art and Design ![]() | STEMax Education Joint Stock Company STEMax is an education agency focus on organizing learning programs and assessing programs for STEM education that aims to develop learners with ability in defining, solving problems and making decisions as well as narrowing the gaps between learning and future career. The word STEMax stands for: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and the "ax" at the end paired with the letter M to form the letter Max in maximum. We chose this name because we want to provide students maximum opportunities to grab knowledge, develop their skills in science, technology, engineering, math and the 21st century with a focus on creativity, problem solving, self – learning. For STEMax, education is both for a human development and the society development. Therefore, it should be applicable and beside schools, business, academic sector, community, family are also the important keys that contribute to the success education. We identify us as the one who connect these sectors to supports STEM but also STEAM education. Brief Description of Duties:
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Lesley Rivera ‘25 Political Science, Sociology & Equity Studies ![]() | Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance The Faculty of International Relations comes from the Department of International Relations, under the Faculty of Law & International Relations, University of Economics and Finance, Ho Chi Minh City. The International Relations program focuses on training students with a global citizen's necessary skills and basic knowledge. With the motto of training with practice, the training program focuses on linking teaching theory with practical forms such as simulation, negotiation, presentation, foreign professional practice, etc. From 2021, the Faculty of International Relations has developed and includes 04 narrow majors: Diplomatic Operations, International Journalism, Politics - Diplomacy; Sustainable Development. Brief Description of Duties:Teaching Assistant: Course - Human security and Academic English in International Relations
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Freeman Foundation International Internship Placements
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Marisa Butzirus ‘23 International Relations ![]() | MINEIS Internship Placement Title: Problem Solver Intern Mine.is an online consignment/thrift store in South Korea. Mine.is a online consignment store where you can buy and sell high-quality secondhand clothes. Thred up in the US is our largest benchmark. Brief Description of Duties:
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Scott Czerwinski ‘23 Economics/Political Science ![]() | South-North Love School Internship Placement Title: Non-profit Administration Intern South-North Love School which is a Christian alternative school for North Korean resettler students and the children of North Korean refugees. Brief Description of Duties:
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Joshua Doubiago ‘23 Music ![]() | Adventure Korea Internship Placement Title: English Tour Guide and Marketing Since 2000 Adventure Korea has played an important role in many people lives in Korea. Adventure Korea provides great trips and outdoor activities to foreigners from all over the world as well as any Koreans who want to meet and interact with foreigners for cultural exchange. They provide a meaningful trip to make friends from all over the world. Brief Description of Duties:
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Adrien Harwood ‘23 International Relations/Criminology ![]() | Handal.us Internship Placement Title: Marketing Handal.us is a vibrant community platform where people record and share their practices and interest such as reading, working out, and studying. All members have a horizontal relationship and they communicate positively by exchanging warm support for each member's growth. Handal.us pursues people to have a bright and positive energy by supporting each other out and it motivates members to reach their goals a step closer. Brief Description of Duties:
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Madison Laquerre ‘24 Secondary Education/French ![]() | Rolling Korea Internship Placement Title: Education and Marketing Intern Rolling Korea was founded in 2012 to teach Korean to foreigners professionally. Since then, we have been developing unique educational contents and activities to provide the best experience for the students. Not only we concentrate on language education but also help our students to have broader understandings of Korea. Our curriculum makes studying Korean enjoyable and helps students to pursue a successful learning experience in Korea. Brief Description of Duties:
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Enzo (Jeson) Li ‘23 Political Science/History ![]() | Nuriplan Internship Placement Title: Market Reasearch Intern Founded in 1992, Nuriplan has contributed to the growth of the Korean construction industry based on endless technological innovation. The Construction Business Department has carried out numerous projects by linking facilities for human and plays a key role in realizing the vision. Brief Description of Duties:
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Frank Loveland ‘24 International Relations ![]() | Korea Road Association Internship Placement Title: Administration Assistant Coordinator Intern Founded in 1992, Nuriplan has contributed to the growth of the Korean construction industry based on endless technological innovation. The Construction Business Department has carried out numerous projects by linking facilities for human and plays a key role in realizing the vision. Brief Description of Duties:
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Paulius Macijauskas ‘23 Business Administration/Economics ![]() | Trustkey Internship Placement Title: Marketing Material Intern We design and manufacture FIDO authenticators, also called USB security keys, to provide the next-generation login mechanism. Brief Description of Duties:
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Joshua Marshall ‘23 Political Science/Philosophy ![]() | Korea-America Association Internship Placement Title: Non-profit Administration Intern The Association aims to promote friendship and understanding between the peoples of Korea and the United States and to strengthen cultural, economic and other relations between the two countries. Brief Description of Duties:
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Sydney Nelson ‘23 Elementary Education/French ![]() | Promomkinder Internship Placement Title: TESOL Intern We are an English play school located in large department stores, hotels, and malls around South Korea. We provide an English-speaking environment for kids aging from 3 to 8 years old. Brief Description of Duties:
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Emmett O’Connell ‘23 Business Administration ![]() | Webudding Internship Placement Title: Marketing/Business Intern Noutecompany Corp. offers the largest digital stationery service, “WeBudding”, for diaries, planners, notebooks and stickers that are used on tablet writing apps Brief Description of Duties:
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Carson O’Neil ‘23 Public Health/French ![]() | The Space Friends Co. Internship Placement Title: Intern A social enterprise that creates an educational culture for multicultural children and adolescents to grow together as friends. Brief Description of Duties:
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Willow Schaefer ‘24 Secondary Education ![]() | Promomkinder Internship Placement Title: TESOL Intern We are an English play school located in large department stores, hotels, and malls around South Korea. We provide an English-speaking environment for kids aging from 3 to 8 years old. Brief Description of Duties:
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Nikolas Selvaag ‘24 Business Administration/Economics ![]() | ENCOR Internship Placement Title: Operation Team Intern It is a rapidly growing company under the mission of “Creating a Korea where foreigners want to live," an IT startup that builds and provides service infrastructure for foreigners. It currently operates enkor.kr, a mid- to long-term residential and community platform for foreigners. Brief Description of Duties:
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Freeman Foundation International Internship Placements
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Diego Calderon '20 Business ![]() | Anywhere Networks Internship Industry: High-Tech startup Anywhere Networks is a leading wireless mesh technology company offering flexible and expandable network solutions for high bandwidth applications. Our products are the key enabler for extending network reach, multiplying network capacities, and add-in redundancy measures in large scale critical infrastructures seen in large-scale enterprises, smart cities, and municipalities around the world. Brief Description of Duties:
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Sophie DeFries ‘20 Biochemistry ![]() | University of Hong Kong Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine Internship Industry: Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy The Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine or LKS Faculty of Medicine, formerly known as the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong, is a medical school which comprises several schools and departments that provide an array of tertiary programs in medicine, nursing, pharmacy and Chinese medicine. Brief Description of Duties:
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Rachael DeVeau ‘20 Economics ![]() | A&A Limited Internship Industry: Digital Business and Consulting Company Working together with our other group companies, Echelon and AA Digital, we share the vision of providing our clients with the most transformative services to realize their business aspirations and take each client’s business to its utmost potential. Brief Description of Duties:
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Victoria Gray ‘20 Business ![]() | PAKT Smart Wardrobe Internship Industry: Clothing and Fashion Industry Digitize your wardrobe and get on-demand access to your securely stored items. Archive specialty garments and collectibles. Rotate and style your seasonal clothes with ease. Brief Description of Duties:
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Matthew McGlynn ‘21 Economics ![]() | A&A Limited Internship Industry: Digital Business and Consulting Company Working together with our other group companies, Echelon and AA Digital, we share the vision of providing our clients with the most transformative services to realize their business aspirations and take each client’s business to its utmost potential. Brief Description of Duties:
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Matthew Mosher ‘20 Neuroscience ![]() | Hong Kong BioTek Internship Industry: Nutrition, Health and Wellness HK BioTek Ltd is a leading health testing provider in Hong Kong: Food allergy, sensitivities, heavy metals, nutrients, hormones, DNA, and more Brief Description of Duties:
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Claire Mutty ‘20 Business | The Wave Internship Industry: Co-Working and Event Space The Wave is an integrated business platform incorporating event spaces, co-working spaces, serviced offices, pop-up stores and F&B floors all under one roof. The Wave’s mission goal is to help the next wave of passionate entrepreneurs and SMEs to realize their dreams and grow their businesses beyond limits. Brief Description of Duties:
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Ryan Ramos '20 Business | Lion and Lion Digital Agency Internship Industry: Digital Marketing Agency We are growth creators, who partner with brands to drive consumer actions in Southeast Asia through creative digital-first solutions. Brief Description of Duties:
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Patrick Richards ‘20 History ![]() | Boötes Limited Internship Industry: Art and Cultural Education We are a group of architects, urban planners, engineers, designers, economists and scientists – setting our minds out to make a difference. By origin we are an architectural design office, but we do much more than just designing buildings... Everything we do is always focused on improving the built environment and promoting a cohesive society. Brief Description of Duties:
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Katlyn Smith ‘21 Business ![]() | Centre-O Connect Internship Industry: Finance CENTRE-O is a one-stop center for all business admin needs. From incorporating business to visa applications, we have specialists, tools and connections cater to your needs. Our mission is to help entrepreneurs and businesses to focus on growing their businesses without getting distracted. Brief Description of Duties:
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Keyana Smith ‘20 English ![]() | Association of Professional Lifespan Development and Educational Research for Youth Internship Industry: Educational Non Profit Brief Description of Duties:
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Freeman Foundation International Internship Placements
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Aaron Kalat ‘19 Media, Journalism and Digital Arts ![]() | MEME PR Internship Industry: Marketing MemePR is an intelligent marketing platform that helps brands to grow business locally and globally with no hassle in the Greater China and Southeast Asia. We have independent entities in Hong Kong, Taipei & Shenzhen. MEMEPR is a team combining the content & digital marketers and software engineers. We have a partner network connecting 1000+ media and event management partners in over 10+ countries. Brief Description of Duties:
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Alex Otten ‘19 International Relations ![]() | Asia Care Group Internship Industry: Healthcare Consulting Asia Care Group enables change in healthcare systems throughout Asia. We do this through the integration of key services, as we recognize that complex problems often require more than one area of expertise. Our approach is widely regarded in the healthcare community, and we count some of the region’s largest health insurers, health providers and Governments as our clients. Brief Description of Duties:
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Asah Whalen '19 Political Science ![]() | Heroes Too Foundation Internship Industry: Environmental Charity/NGO HeroesToo promotes sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyles amongst the local population via awareness campaigns and eco-design competitions. Our aim was to change peoples attitude towards climate change. In order to make long-lasting impact, the team of HeroesToo recognized that their focus needed to be on creating real change-makers, which are the young generations of students, by providing them with the right tools to make a big difference. Brief Description of Duties:
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Dagmar Lee Wright ‘19 International Relations ![]() | Association of Professional Lifespan Development and Educational Research for Youth Internship Industry: Education Brief Description of Duties:
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