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

Student NameInternship Placement
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:
  • Identification of Overseas Collaborative Partners (Market Research)
  • Competitive Analysis of American Tour Agencies (strong offline base)
  • Marketing of Our Company's October Tour Programs
  • Design social media content
  • Design brochures and marketing materials - UIUX


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:
  • Administrative tasks, including secretarial support (greeting guests, phone calls, etc.)
  • Event management assistance (board meetings, luncheon meetings, other special events)
  • Webpage management and updates
  • Develop and publish marketing materials
  • English Korean translation


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:
  • Develop and execute GTM strategies based on real user data, gaining practical experience in international market expansion.
  • Analyze actual usage cases and data from an advanced product, not just an MVP, allowing you to make data-driven decisions.
  • Gain valuable insights into modern AI-driven marketing methodologies and strategic thinking.

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:
  • Assist in managing social media accounts for various Korean beauty brands, including community engagement, content creation, and influencer marketing efforts.
  • Support the execution of influencer campaigns and events for different brands.
  • Help manage the in-house global shop, bemusedkorea’s social media presence, including Instagram, private Facebook group, and TikTok.
  • Provide support for day-to-day office operations and team activities.


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:
  • Assist in creating and refining pitch decks for business presentations.
  • Conduct market research to develop strategic business solutions.
  • Support in structuring proposals and marketing materials.
  • Analyze competitor trends and industry insights.

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:
  • Micro/Nano Particle characterization and filter evaluation
  • Experiment data analysis
  • Participation in weekly lab meetings and research discussions
  • Chance to write SCI(E) paper


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:
  • Assist the marketing manager by supporting a variety of marketing projects.
  • Assist with social media management and upkeep.
  • Assist with writing, editing, and proofing marketing materials.
  • Assist in communicating with tourists in relation to the company’s projects.
  • Attend events and presentations as required.

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:
  • Collaborate on shaping CONCRETED’s brand marketing direction for the U.S. market.
  • Work closely with the CEO and Brand Designer to ensure brand alignment while bringing local insight.
  • Plan and develop image and video content that supports the brand’s identity.
  • Create content using newly launched products, including perfumes and scented candles.
  • Oversee the production process of brand content and assist during photo shoots and filming.



Freeman Foundation International Internship Placements - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Student NameInternship Placement
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:
  • Meet with new and current students as part of their supported learning sessions and individual advising sessions.
  • Assist exploratory students with identifying interests, skills, and abilities while exploring potential competency.
  • Refer and/or connect students with needed resources to overcome academic and/or personal challenges in order to promote academic success.
  • Develop and enhance advising best practices, including counseling skills for advising, record keeping, navigation of difficult conversations, and administrative processes.
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:
  • Observe and support professional occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and doctors in their daily work.
  • Assist patients in preparing for treatments and therapies.
  • Help manage medical supplies and materials, and assist in maintaining the department’s organization.
  • Perform basic departmental tasks as assigned by supervisors.
  • Shadow doctors in the Diagnostic Department during patient examinations, particularly in cases involving neurological and neuromuscular conditions.
  • Rotate between different departments to gain broader exposure to hospital operations and patient care.
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:
  • Meet with new and current students as part of their supported learning sessions and individual advising sessions.
  • Assist exploratory students with identifying interests, skills, and abilities while exploring potential competency.
  • Refer and/or connect students with needed resources to overcome academic and/or personal challenges in order to promote academic success.
  • Develop and enhance advising best practices, including counseling skills for advising, record keeping, navigation of difficult conversations, and administrative processes.
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/en

Brief Description of Duties:
  • Conceptualize and design a concept of Living Labs in universities.
  • Conduct policy research to support the integration of Living Labs in academic settings.
  • Look at different aspects of how to implement technology solutions/ components to build the labs, such as renewable energy, urban agriculture, food systems, waste transformation, and sustainable construction materials.
  • Apply quantitative data analysis to analyze climate, weather, and environmental datasets.
  • Join field visits to observe real-world applications by local farmers and communities.
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-chu

Brief Description of Duties:
  • Creating engaging posts and content related to Le Petit Musée’s Summer Camp Program throughout the internship.
  • Sharing content across Le Petit Musée’s official social media channels and pages.
  • Collaborating with the teaching and assistant team to gain insights, take photos for posts, and prepare content.
  • Designing a mini-show magazine report summarizing activities during the internship period.
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:
  • Help transition the website from WordPress to a more scalable platform (OpenEdx), for a larger number of users.
  • Use JavaScript, HTML, and CSS to enhance and customize the website layout for improved user experience and performance.
  • Troubleshoot website issues and implement effective solutions.
  • Design and integrate an e-commerce section, including an interactive landing page with event details, event registration, payment etc.
  • Develop a site for multilingual courses.
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:
  • Assist in organizing and facilitating Emotional Intelligence workshops for teenagers.
  • Support psychologists and trainers during sessions by managing materials and engaging with participants.
  • Support the designs of interactive activities to enhance the learning experience.
  • Provide logistical support, including scheduling, setting up workshop spaces, and coordinating with attendees.
  • Assist in collecting feedback and evaluating the effectiveness of workshops.

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:
  • Explore design trends and analyze the market to generate fresh and relevant POD (Print-On-Demand) product ideas.
  • Work closely with the design team to develop and finalize creative, market-ready product designs.
  • Design visual content for social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok), including product images, banners, and promotional materials.
  • Propose new ideas and help shape the brand’s visual identity across campaigns.
  • Keep up with the latest design trends, tools, and techniques to ensure high-quality and relevant output.
  • Collaborate effectively and be willing to support team members when needed.
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-chu

Brief Description of Duties:
  • Help LPM build a complete effective communication method based on the working relationship between individuals and the board of directors.
  • From observing and assessing individual and group psychology, help LPM leaders have an overview of the psychological strategy in the organization to encourage members to bond and perform well in their work: caring for and teaching children.
  • Attend Summer camp classes (4-6 years old and 7-12 years old) and our field trips as a psychological consultant, helping students overcome difficulties in communication, situations, and factors that prevent children from participating in group activities according to pre-designed programs.
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:
  • Conduct a literature review on Organic Carbon (OC), Elemental Carbon (EC), and Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in atmospheric particulate matter.
  • Learn and practice air particle sampling techniques, and perform OC/EC and PFAS analysis in particulate matter.
  • Collaborate and work closely with current students and research staff.

Freeman Foundation International Internship Placements - Seoul, South Korea

Student NameInternship Placement
Nundalo Alimamy ‘25

Health Science

SAMG Entertainment

http://samg.net/

SAMG is a 3D animation production company. They have recently started an education business internally.

Brief Description of Duties:
  • Generating EFL materials for Toddler, 5 years old
  • Creating English contents, curricula for Kids age of 2 to 6
  • Support a content developer
Majors:
  • Early Childhood Education, English Education
Skills:
  • MS-office
Kaylan Conliffe ‘25

Data Science

Minglecon

http://www.minglecon.com/en/

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:
  • MingleBot landing page development
  • CSS, Html, Javascript coding skill required
  • Web calendar development
  • UX/UI development- Maintenance
Tulasha Pradhan ‘26

Public Health

Plus Planner

https://www.winterfriend.com/

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.

  • Assist marketing manager by supporting a variety of marketing projects
  • Assist social media management.
  • Assist with writing, editing and proofing marketing materials.
  • Assist communicating with tourists in relation to company’s projects.
  • Attend events and presentations as required.
Delaney Progen ‘25

Psychology

Plus Planner

https://www.winterfriend.com/

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.

  • Assist marketing manager by supporting a variety of marketing projects.
  • Assist social media management.
  • Assist with writing, editing and proofing marketing materials.
  • Assist communicating with tourists in relation to company’s projects.
  • Attend events and presentations as required.
Chloe Sapienza ‘25

Digital Media & Communications

Lab and Company

Lab and Company is skin specialist owned leading global beauty brands:

Brief Description of Duties
  • Performing market analysis and research on the latest trends and customer behaviors.
  • Assisting with daily administrative duties.
  • Designing and presenting new social media campaign ideas.
  • Monitoring all social media platforms for trending news, ideas, and feedback.
  • Preparing detailed promotional presentations.
  • Helping with the planning and hosting of marketing events.
  • Researching and evaluating competitor marketing and digital content.
  • Contributing to the creation of mock-ups, email campaigns, and social media content.
  • Researching and listing influencer who suits on-brand images.
  • Packing the goods for the marketing campaign.

Freeman Foundation International Internship Placements - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Student NameInternship Placement
Morgan Cathcart ‘25

Health Science & Sociology

1A Hospital

http://benhvienchinhhinh.net/

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:
  • The intern will be mainly shadowing and working under the supervision of local doctors, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists with both child and adult patients
  • Observe and offer support to professional occupational therapists and doctors
  • Help patients get ready for treatments
  • Obtains supplies and materials, and assists in the maintenance of the department
  • Carries out other basic department functions
  • Shadow doctors of the Diagnostic Department while examining patients with neurological diseases, traumas, and neuromuscular diseases
  • Intern can also rotate between different functions, depending on their internship time
  • Work in the Physical Therapy Room, with both child and adult patients
  • Work in the Occupational Therapy Room, with both child and adult patients
  • Work in an Electric Therapy Room
Jamie Collins ‘25

Public Health & Political Science

Christina Noble Children's Foundation

https://www.cncf.org/

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:
  • Support the team in participating in and organizing activities of the department and the children
  • Support team in preparing & composing internal & external documents
  • Support team in building survey, evaluation and report
Kathryn Dzambo ‘26

Psychology & Political Science

SSVN (Survival Skills Social Enterprise)

https://survivalskills.vn/en/

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.

  • Problem: Mental health/Wellbeing awareness education and services in Vietnam are still very underdeveloped, therefore mental health knowledge is vital for the community. Plenty of wrong beliefs about depression and other mental health issues create gaps and judgments, which prevent people from finding the relevant support when needed, usually they have to handle their issues alone or hide/mark their problems until their situations are too serious, which are often too late and cause severe harms to themselves or others. SSVN has limited resources and in particular international support due to our lack of international communication. Social enterprise is still often not well-understood therefore often social enterprises are not listed or given priorities in funding criteria of funding organizations.
  • Tentative tasks: Support in social media posts such as infographics about international evidence about importance of mental health/wellbeing, videos, etc. Research related effective and sustainable community approaches for mental health/well-being, in particular depressions at various aged groups with similar socioeconomic background/context and development. Adopt approaches that may be suitable with the context of Vietnam. Design, create and graphics content/videos with multiple formats for different mediums including website, Youtube, Tiktok, Facebook, etc. Support in development and implementation of SSVN’s communication strategies related to mental health to tell the stories of SSVN on international channels.
Sofie Gjetsund ‘25

Psychology & Criminology

Le and Tran Law Firm

https://letranlaw.com/

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:
  • Reading and proofreading legal documents to ensure accuracy and adherence to established standards
  • Researching information related to the case as requested
  • Assisting in the preparation and printing of legal documents and files
  • Providing administrative support to lawyers, including organizing paperwork and handling correspondence
  • Managing and maintaining organized records and filing systems
  • Assisting with general office duties as needed

Kathryn Henry ‘25

Elementary Education & Equity Studies

STEMax Education Joint Stock Company

http://stemax.vn/

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:
  • Work with other STEM program designers and mentors to revise the courses/activities for students.
  • Work with the Senior STEM Mentors in STEMax to deliver STEM courses to students.
  • Assess students' performance with a guide from senior STEM mentors.
  • Give feedback and revise the delivery process.
Cassie Lathrope ‘26

Digital Media & Communications

Vietnam is Awesome

https://vietnamisawesome.com/

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:
  • Develop and implement digital PR strategies to enhance visibility and engagement across various platforms.
  • Create compelling content for our website, social media channels, and newsletters that resonates with our audience and promotes Vietnam as a top travel destination.
  • Engage with our online community by responding to comments, messages, and participating in discussions to foster a vibrant community atmosphere.
  • Collaborate with influencers, bloggers, and tourism partners to create promotional content and campaigns.
  • Monitor and report on digital PR campaign performance, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
  • Assist in organizing online and possibly offline events to promote community interaction and engagement.
Patrick McGloine ‘25

Environmental Science

Institute For Circular Economy Development (ICED), Vietnam National University

https://iced.org.vn/en/

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:

  • Urban areas & industrial zones
  • Islands & coastal areas
  • Urban and Agriculture transitioning and sustainability
  • Plastic, renewable energy, innovation circular economy
  • Go on fact-finding tours of projects in different places/ areas within Vietnam
Jarrett Sweet ‘25

Secondary Education & Equity Studies

Sylvan Learning Vietnam

http://sylvanlearning.edu.vn/

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:
  • Participate in training to prepare for teaching responsibilities and observe professional teaching staff to develop a stronger understanding of the practice of teaching at Sylvan.
  • Become familiar with Sylvan workplace and resources, including programs and technology resources utilized by students, teachers and staff to prepare for teaching duties.
  • Meet with new and current students as part of their supported learning sessions and individual advising sessions.
  • Assist exploratory students with identifying interests, skills, and abilities while exploring potential competency.
  • Refer and/or connect students with needed resources to overcome academic and/or personal challenges in order to promote academic success.
  • Develop and enhance advising best practices including counseling skills for advising, record keeping, navigation of difficult conversations, and administrative processes.
Anil Tamang ‘25

Public Health

1A Hospital

http://benhvienchinhhinh.net/

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:
  • The intern will be mainly shadowing and working under the supervision of local doctors, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists with both child and adult patients
  • Observe and offer support to professional occupational therapists and doctors
  • Help patients get ready for treatments
  • Obtains supplies and materials, and assists in the maintenance of the department
  • Carries out other basic department functions
  • Shadow doctors of the Diagnostic Department while examining patients with neurological diseases, traumas, and neuromuscular diseases
  • Intern can also rotate between different functions, depending on their internship time
  • Work in the Physical Therapy Room, with both child and adult patients
  • Work in the Occupational Therapy Room, with both child and adult patients
  • Work in an Electric Therapy Room
Yamuna Turco ‘25

Political Science & Psychology

Christina Noble Children's Foundation

https://www.cncf.org/

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:
  • Support the team in participating in and organizing activities of the department and the children
  • Support team in preparing & composing internal & external documents
  • Support team in building survey, evaluation and report

Freeman Foundation International Internship Placements - Seoul, South Korea

Student NameInternship Placement
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:
  • Assist the teachers with class preparation, student management
  • Assist the marketing team with video editing and photography as well as brochure design
Anyssa Logan ‘24

Media Studies, Journalism, and Digital Arts

Minglecon

http://www.minglecon.com/en/

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:
  • Advertising Minglebot through the social medias (Facebook, Google Play store, App store, YouTube, podcasting, blogging, Branding)
  • Client Development
  • Event Management
  • Monitor media
  • Comment/like to increase activity
  • Proofreading & editing for marketing the products
  • Produce & edit Minglebot & Minglecon PR video clips
  • Assist the staff as required

Max Noddings ‘24

Computer Science & Mathematics

Minglecon

http://www.minglecon.com/en/

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:
  • MingleBot landing page development
  • CSS, Html, Java script coding skill required
  • Web calendar development
  • UX/UI development
  • Maintenance
Isabella Paredes ‘24

Business Administration &
Media Studies, Journalism, and Digital Arts

Let's Korea

http://letskor.com/

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:
  • Social Media Management (uploading ads and creating posts)
  • Content Creator (Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, and Tiktok)
  • Video editor
  • Marketing Assistance (on-offline)
  • Editing English Contents (Writing, Proofreading)
  • Assist with clerical duties (Mailings foreign customers, maintaining files, organizing documents, taking memos)
  • Assisting staff as required

Freeman Foundation International Internship Placements - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Student NameInternship Placement
Julia Callini ‘24

Elementary Education & Psychology

Survival Skills Social Enterprise (SSVN)

https://survivalskills.vn/en/

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.

  • Support in social media posts such as infographics about international evidence about importance of mental health/wellbeing, videos, etc.
  • Research related effective and sustainable community approaches for mental health/well-being, in particular depressions at various aged groups with similar socioeconomic background/context and development.
  • Adopt approaches that may be suitable with the context of Vietnam.
  • Design, create and graphics content/videos with multiple formats for different mediums including website, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, etc.
  • Support in development and implementation of SSVN’s communication strategies related to mental health to tell the stories of SSVN on international channels.
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:
  • Assists the Project Coordinator
  • Provides input to the project conceptualization, implementation, evaluation and action planning
  • Conducts initial review of project documents for final review of the Project Coordinator
  • Participates in the conduct of music therapy and other project-related activities.
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.

  • Evaluating the development time and hatching rate.
  • Investigating life span (survival assay).
  • Evaluating the effect on the size, weight, and food intake.
  • Evaluating some PD phenotypes
Tallis Diehn ‘24

Economics

One4One

https://one4one.vn/

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:

  • Implement at least one station for the expats community in Vietnam
  • Spread out the mission, One4One’s model
  • Organize an event to promote this model with the expats in Vietnam
Reagan Dufresne ‘24

Psychology

Survival Skills Social Enterprise (SSVN)

https://survivalskills.vn/en/

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.

    Support in social media posts such as infographics about international evidence about importance of mental health/wellbeing, videos, etc.
  • Research related effective and sustainable community approaches for mental health/well-being, in particular depressions at various aged groups with similar socioeconomic background/context and development.
  • Adopt approaches that may be suitable with the context of Vietnam.
  • Design, create and graphics content/videos with multiple formats for different mediums including website, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, etc.
  • Support in development and implementation of SSVN’s communication strategies related to mental health to tell the stories of SSVN on international channels.
Rachel Gavin ‘24

Environmental Science & Elementary Education

Sylvan Learning Vietnam

http://sylvanlearning.edu.vn/

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:
  • Participate in training to prepare for teaching responsibilities and observe professional teaching staff to develop a stronger understanding of the practice of teaching at Sylvan.
  • Become familiar with Sylvan workplace and resources, including programs and technology resources utilized by students, teachers and staff to prepare for teaching duties.
  • Meet with new and current students as part of their supported learning sessions and individual advising sessions.
  • Assist exploratory students with identifying interests, skills, and abilities while exploring potential competency.
  • Refer and/or connect students with needed resources to overcome academic and/or personal challenges in order to promote academic success.
  • Develop and enhance advising best practices including counseling skills for advising, record keeping, navigation of difficult conversations, and administrative processes.
Gregory Hurter ‘24

Public Health & Equity Studies

International University, Research Center for Infectious Diseases

https://rcid.hcmiu.edu.vn/

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:
  • In this project, the intern student is expected to go to the farms with other members of the research team for sampling, then transport the obtained samples to the laboratory for bacterial isolation, culture and identification using microbiological and molecular techniques.
  • Morphological traits, antimicrobial susceptibility profile and other phenotypic features are also studied, recorded and analyzed by the intern student.
  • Methods to be trained include basic microbiological techniques, PCR, AST, sequencing, data analysis and other soft skills.
Swapnil Jhajharia ‘24

Psychology & Statistics

SENBOX

https://www.senbox.org/

SENBOX 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:
  • Read and follow the teaching staff handbook; understand and follow the policies.
  • Remove the danger proactively to keep students safe at all times.
  • Be able to demonstrate responsibility and interest in your work, learn & perform EBP
  • Ask questions and discuss your ideas about student cases respecting the decisions made by the team
  • Take responsibility for student safety. Be aware of any dangers or wrongdoing and report them to the admin office
  • Able to work under supervision with students in groups of 1:1 and 2:1 and flow student schedules, routines, and activities
  • Learn about the student's NC and IEP goals
  • Learn and practice recording data & evidence
  • Organize and return Teaching Activities that are not needed
  • Keep students safe and, according to Children’s Protection Act, report injuries immediately
  • Participants are offered the opportunity to join their efforts by working on lesson plans, student reports, and procedure documents, (this is optional depending on candidate’s experience level and not required as part of the internship).
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:
  • Assist in teaching Social Psychology with 2 sessions per week for 4 weeks (3 lectures per session)
  • Organize a series of academic exchange workshops with Psychology students of UEF and students from other schools (3 sessions are expected) on the following topics: Experience in scientific research, practice of psychological counseling skills, development trends in psychology in Vietnam and the world, etc. Students are encouraged to suggest other topics. This activity is managed by the Psychology Club TOUCH of UEF
  • Participate in a field trip for a subject
  • Participate in writing an academic paper
Nika Mitchell ‘25

Education & Art and Design

STEMax Education Joint Stock Company

http://stemax.vn/

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:
  • Work with other STEM program designers and mentors to revise the courses/activities for students.
  • Work with the Senior STEM Mentors in STEMax to deliver STEM courses to students.
  • Assess students' performance with a guide from senior STEM mentors.
  • Give feedback and revise the delivery process
Lesley Rivera ‘25

Political Science, Sociology & Equity Studies

Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance

https://www.uef.edu.vn/fir

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

  • Help Lecturers with lesson preparation, including collecting materials and setting up class activities
  • Review lessons with students in small groups
  • Supervise students in class, between classes and during recreation periods and field trips
  • Track attendance, grading assignments and calculating grades
  • Give extra help to students who need special accommodations or are struggling with a concept
  • Assist students with special learning requirements, including English as a second language students
  • Research assistant (depending on researching fields of the intern)
  • Conduct literature reviews
  • Collect and analyze data
  • Supervise undergraduate students working on the research project (maintaining records on assignment completion, acting as liaison/mediator between the undergraduate students and the faculty researcher)
  • Attend project meetings
  • Assisting in student service learning activities or projects.

Freeman Foundation International Internship Placements

Student NameInternship Name
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:
  • Improve efficiency in Distribution Center; clothing inspection, fulfillment and logistics
  • Marketing toward buyers; especially those in the age between 20-35.
  • Hands on inspection work on clothing at the distribution center.
  • Help CEO figuring out best cultural practice to provide safe and happy working environment to co-workers.
  • Open mind set to embrace Korean Culture
  • Clear, professional, and friendly communication skills.
  • Ready to solve any problem within business, operation, marketing and etc.
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:
  • English teaching for kids who are mostly born in South Korea as a second generation of North Korean refugees.
  • English teaching for North Korean resettler students and the teenager children of North Korean refugees, some of whom are preparing to enter colleges in South Korea next year.
  • Participating in Quiet time in the morning, church service in Wednesday morning, and Bible English class. Sometimes sing a praise song by solo or duet. Also sometimes witness your faith story.
  • Write letters to ask for sponsor for our school to foundations and mission organizations in the States.

  • Assist team members as requested.
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:
  • Attending the farm village experience tour, festival tour and tourist attraction tours.
  • Attending out-door education program as a tour guide for foreign school and international school
  • Supporting main tour guide (checking name list. helping guest. preparing or order meal for tourists)
  • Helping tour package development and trip coordination.
  • Researching and develop a new touring programs
  • Learning tourism marketing and consulting skill for tour packages.
  • Other duties as discussed in your interview
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:
  • Media Contents Maker for acquisition and retention of Community
  • Make and publish text-based content to the handal.us community channel(expected as Discord)
  • To increase user acquisition and retention by supplying content to the community.
  • Contents Planning
  • Research
  • Contents making
  • Publish (Discord channel)
  • Assist team as requested
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:
  • Create English contents for marketing the products
  • Edit English contents and materials.
  • Korean Food / Culture / Place reviews for blogs and YouTube.
  • Support Korean teachers to create new activity contents.
  • Brainstorming Ideas as a Korean studying student’s perspective.
  • Support staffs to prepare regularly events, such as: Language Exchange / Monthly Party/ Year party / Special event party.
  • Staff Back Office support.
  • Prepare materials / Maintenance / Excel & Email Updates -Monitor media (Facebook, Twitter, Website) and comment/like to increase activity.
  • Webpage UX – To provide better UX for our homepage visitors.
  • Draft press releases and other materials for external consumption.
  • Assist the supervisor and team members as requested.
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:
  • Market & competitor analysis
  • Potential global supplier searching
  • Company introduction updating task in English version
  • US market penetration & communication
  • Other tasks according to his capability and company’s need
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:
  • Market & competitor analysis
  • Potential global supplier searching
  • Company introduction updating task in English version
  • US market penetration & communication
  • Other tasks according to his capability and company’s need
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:
  • Review and proofread the materials and website contents such as marketing, deployment cases, user guides, and documents written in English
  • Research market analysis for cryptocurrency-related login authentication trends.
  • We are in the middle of developing a wallet service for Crypto coins such as BTC, ETH. However we are more interested in NFT (Non-fungible Token) for many applications, but specifically for the entertainment industry. Research for marketing trends and associated analyses for this new project.
  • Create some user case documents. Experience our systems and come up with user case documents so that people can easily follow them.
  • Assist team as requested.
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:
  • Administrative tasks including secretarial support (greet guests, phone calls, etc.)
  • Event management assistance (board meetings, luncheon meetings, other special events)
  • Webpage management (updates)
  • Develop and publish materials (flyers, brochures, weekly & quarterly publications)
  • English-Korean translation
  • Assist team as requested
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:
  • to assist with activities related to English education such as worksheet, book reading, play, games, special worksheet, arts and crafts, 1:1 tutoring
  • to create English speaking environment for the kids naturally to exposed to English
  • to assist in developing contents regarding English program for specific days
  • to assist the teachers and staff as requested
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:
  • Posting & managing official corporate SNS account
  • SNS event organization & operation (North America)
  • Service development & operation (North America)
  • Identify potential customer/market/partnership (North America)
  • Translate public relations material & service introduction etc.
  • Strategize North American market penetration
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:
  • Basically, we teach multicultural children.
  • The center actively teaches Korean language learning and several subjects to children who visit in person.
  • We also teach English to third world children abroad online, and I think he can help them effectively.
  • In addition, we are also making Korean language education contents for multicultural children, and we expect to hear a lot of feedback on the perspective of foreigners in producing this education program.
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:
  • to assist with activities related to English education such as worksheet, book reading, play, games, special worksheet, arts and crafts, 1:1 tutoring
  • to create English speaking environment for the kids naturally to exposed to English
  • to assist in developing contents regarding English program for specific days
  • to assist the teachers and staff as requested
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:
  • Take a survey after listening to suggestions from students living in a Korean share house.
  • CS manual production with CS Team.
  • Participated in the YouTube video shoot
  • Assist team as requested

Freeman Foundation International Internship Placements

Student NameInternship Name
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:
  • Research programs, review loan agreements, calculate balances, and assist with a variety of types of general office work.
  • Conduct extensive financial research for the company.
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:
  • Conduct lab research and testing into the relationship between HIV and cardiovascular disease.
  • Collaborate with lab technicians, faculty and scientists on research projects.
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:
  • Primary duties focused on research and development.
  • Research and publish articles on the company website, including topics such as digital transformation, e-commerce and chatbots.
  • Employ data analysis and visualization techniques in a creative setting.
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:
  • Focus on photo-shopping images of clothes.
  • Research the major land developers.
  • Read newspaper clippings to create a content library with important statistics and industry information.
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:
  • Primary duties focused on research and development.
  • Research and publish articles on the company website, including topics such as digital transformation, e-commerce and chatbots.
  • Employ data analysis and visualization techniques in a creative setting.
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:
  • Help advisor and nutritionist with research and marketing projects.
  • Research articles on gut-brain axis.
  • Develop pamphlets, newsletters, informational graphs.
  • Help boost and brand the company through social media accounts.
  • Conduct research on effectiveness and validity of food testing.
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:
  • Create social media content.
  • Edit English-language version of website.
  • Write promotional campaigns for external websites.
  • Write blog posts about current customers.
  • Help reformulate The Wave’s brand in English.
  • Help business development department in new ideation project for new business matching program.
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:
  • Conduct research on TikTok as an advertising platform.
  • Research influencers in the cryptocurrency market.
  • Locate 7-10 potential EPr platforms per week, and find contact information, hyperlink and use a program called SEMrush to fine analytical information.
  • Trained to use the SEMrush program.
  • Provide client social media reach.
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:
  • Research various programs that Bootes could collaborate with/on projects or programs.
  • Conduct monthly expense reports, as well as reimbursement paperwork for Bootes.
  • Filing for Visas, as Bootes worked as an intermediary for students coming to Hong Kong to study art.
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:
  • Collaborate with company accountant.
  • Assist with bookkeeping and accounting assignments for various clients.
  • Prepare financial statements and reports for clients.
Keyana Smith ‘20

English

Association of Professional Lifespan Development and Educational Research for Youth

Internship Industry: Educational Non Profit

Brief Description of Duties:
  • Provide English educational tutoring services to students with special needs.

Freeman Foundation International Internship Placements

Student NameInternship Name
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:
  • Participate in brand Ucommune’s marketing strategy planning, support video production design for their website and marketing material write-ups
  • Client meeting and follow-up for business customers such as HKV online press, TFI video streaming tech, etc.
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:
  • Support healthcare client engagements by providing support to team members in the area of analysis, data-collection, primary and secondary research.
  • Use critical thinking skills to understand client issues and work with the team to develop relevant solutions.
  • Perform analysis of data –both financial, clinical and operational.
  • Help develop new business and support team members in business development activities.
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:
  • Contribute to the creation of user interface design of our APP.
  • Demonstrate good interpersonal and diplomacy in dealing with collaborating partners and other interns.
  • Reformulate in-classroom environmental educational program.
  • Collaborate with partners in fundraising.
  • Research on the subject of water potential and potential sponsors and partners.
Dagmar Lee Wright ‘19

International Relations

Association of Professional Lifespan Development and Educational Research for Youth

Internship Industry: Education

Brief Description of Duties:
  • Voluntary English tutor traveling to many different schools across HongKong including new territories.
  • Assists and creates teaching materials for English summer courses.
  • Mentoring, advising and teaching children who are from underprivileged families
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