
Our Community of future leaders where people learn from – and with – each other.
The community is diverse as it includes various educational and professional backgrounds, personal experiences, ethnicity, gender, nationality, goals, culture, sexual orientation united by a shared purpose.
American, Canadian, British, French, Danish, Swedish, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Chinese, Singaporean, Japanese, Australian, Brazilian, Mexican, Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese, Lebanese, Nigerian, Russian, Indian, Korean and more.
All had in mind to step out of their comfort zone and take on their next step by traveling abroad to experience something new, something different. Through their participation in our program, they have build lifelong bonds and have unlocked their lives for the best; opening up infinite opportunities for them to realize their dreams.
Now What ?
Our Alumni Community is spread over 50+ Countries and was featured in Harvard Graduate Monika Lutz’s book Now What.
Now What? What if I want to take my own path? What if I intern now and be certain of my major when I arrive at orientation day? What if instead of living in indecision, I could be living Abroad?

Riley Crocker
Public Health Internship | 8 weeks | Bangkok, Thailand 2018
NEXSTEP did a great job in coordinating my experience while abroad in addition to connecting me to local companies from which I could choose to work from. This experience was the best of my life and it could not have been so great if it weren't for NSC. The staff did a great job of finding an internship within their field, coordinating living arrangements at an excellent location, providing activities for our group to participate in throughout the summer, and addressing the needs of anyone in the program. Being a public health major, I was connected with a medical tourism company located in Bangkok. The majority of the staff spoke English and were very accommodating, so I was able to transition seamlessly into the workplace. I gained a great deal of experience throughout the program, and I would recommend them to anyone traveling abroad.
-University of Texas at Austin

Walter Binder
Business Internship | 6 weeks | Shanghai, China 2019
Deciding to intern overseas was a great choice which allowed myself to gain valuable cultural insights and experience which I would have been able to find domestically. Shanghai is an amazing metropolis to explore and discover the infinite delights that it has to offer. Especially the extensive culinary options ranging with everything from Peking duck to Hot Pot as well as Yakitori and more. Howa and Rodrick were excellent hosts during my stay in Shanghai and were helpful in assisting whenever necessary. They ensured I was comfortable and organised everything for the duration of the internship. Overall a great experience that I would highly recommend to anyone looking to undertake an internship and a new and challenging environment.
- Griffith University, Australia

Viktoriya Karavasileva
Design &Architecture Industry | 4 weeks | Bali, Indonesia 2017
I certainly enjoyed the program and the experience. Thank you for everything you've done.
I met great people and have amazing memories since coming here. Definitely great food by the way 😀
-Florence Design Academy

Ka Yen Madeline Tan
Hospitality Industry | 4 weeks | Bangkok Jan.2018
Overall great internship and cultural experience. Very good internship company. Hassle-free and smooth process of getting an internship by NEXSTEP team. Colleagues at my internship place were very accommodating and welcoming. Supervisors were very patient and willing to teach. Learned a lot in terms of skill and culture.
-Glion Institute of Higher Education (GIHE)

Jens Christian Nielsen De Berard
Business & Finance Industry | 16 weeks | Shanghai Jan. 16, 2015
Thank you for the opportunities!
-Kingston University

Lois Nicole Pagalilauan
Marketing Industry | 12 weeks | Hong Kong Oct 30, 2017
Program was good! I learned a lot from work and I'm glad I took this because it helped me grow more as an individual. I've met so many awesome people!
-Enderun Colleges

Jeremy Leroy
Architecture & Planning Industry | 16 weeks | Shanghai May 9, 2017
The time I've spend in Shanghai was great. Excellent internship, had good moments in the city and overall I've made some good friends.
-University Pierre and Marie CURIE - Sciences and Medicine

Latifah Al-Hazza
Journalism Industry | 8 weeks | Hong Kong May 21, 2015
This was an experience of a lifetime. I wish I could experience this all over again.
-University of Southern California (USC) Annenberg School of Communications

Ryan Nicole Hughley
Public Relations Industry | 8 weeks | Hong Kong May 21, 2018
Without a doubt this experience which challenge you in ways you never thought it would. But when its all said and done you're left with a once in a lifetime experience, fantastic new friends, and a new appreciation for culture.
-University of Southern California (USC) Annenberg School of Communications

Anjuli Ayesa Roces
Public Relations Industry | 8 weeks | Hong Kong May 21, 2018
My overall internship experience definitely exceeded my expectations. From the company I worked for to the adventures I had outside the office, Hong Kong is the place for balancing work with play. I definitely recommend this to anyone getting experience abroad.
-University of Southern California (USC) Annenberg School of Communications




























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