Virtual meeting about International Internship Program with the team of Bright Internship
Cirebon, July 14 2025 — An important coordination meeting on international internship programs was held by the International Office of UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon (UIN SSC), officially opened by the Director of the International Office, Lala Bumela Sudimantara, Ph.D. The event was attended by representatives from various faculties, administrative staff, and partner institutions, including Bright Internship, a leading provider of international internship opportunities. In her opening remarks, Lala Bumela Sudimantara, Ph.D. emphasized the importance of gaining global exposure for students preparing to enter the international workforce. “We want to open as many opportunities as possible for our students to gain real-world experience abroad,” he said. This meeting marks the beginning of efforts to implement internship programs in two countries: Japan and Germany.
The session then continued with a presentation by Natasha Medhina, representing Bright Internship, who provided detailed insights into the organization’s two main programs: internship programs and career preparation trainings. She explained that these programs have been joined by more than 10,000 participants globally and are available across 21 countries with over 70 international destinations. “Bright Internship exists to provide structured, industry-relevant international work experiences,” she explained. Natasha also highlighted that the program is open to all majors and welcomes participants aged between 18 and 35, with program durations ranging from one to twelve months.
The internship options include International Non-Hospitality Internship, Hospitality Internship, and Virtual Internship. Available
industries span information technology, business management, education,
healthcare, and more. For hospitality fields, participants can choose
placements in culinary arts, front office operations, food and beverage
services, and management. Meanwhile, virtual internships offer flexibility for
students who wish to gain international experience without traveling. All programs
are supported by more than 800 partner institutions worldwide.
Natasha also outlined the administrative and language requirements needed to participate in the programs. Participants must have at least conversational English skills, with additional requirements such as an IELTS score of 6.5 for programs in the UK and New Zealand, and French A1 or Japanese N2 levels for certain hospitality programs. The application process includes several stages: registration and pre-screening, career preparation training, internship placement, pre-departure guidance, and program execution. The selection process is designed to ensure participants are academically and professionally prepared.
In addition, Bright Internship offers various support facilities to assist participants throughout the program. These include emergency assistance, installment-based payment systems, and stipends for selected programs. Students who are not yet fluent in English can still apply, as long as they possess basic conversational skills. Career preparation training covers internationally recognized resume and CV writing, mock job interviews, personal branding development, LinkedIn profile creation, and soft skills training such as written and verbal communication, and networking. For those interested in scholarships, specialized training is available, covering document preparation, professional writing improvement, scholarship interview practice, and online personal branding.
Bright Internship also expressed its openness to collaborate with educational institutions like UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon. Through this partnership, universities can enhance their international reputation, attract new students, and support alumni success. The role of the university in this collaboration includes organizing information sessions, providing official cooperation letters, and assisting with registration when needed. “This kind of collaboration will strengthen the global education ecosystem at UIN SSC,” said one of the attendees.
During the Q&A session, Lala Bumela Sudimantara, Ph.D. asked about the financial responsibilities participants must cover during the internship program. Bright Internship clarified that airfare, passports/visas, and insurance are the responsibility of the participants themselves, while program fees are paid directly to Bright Internship. It was also shared that South Korea and Thailand are currently the most popular Asian destinations among internship participants. This insight will help UIN SSC evaluate potential host countries for its students. “We want to ensure that the destination countries truly match our students’ interests and potential,” concluded Lala Bumela Sudimantara, Ph.D. at the end of the session.
Through this meeting, the International Office of UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon has taken a significant step toward launching inclusive, high-quality international internship programs that create tangible benefits for students' career development. The next steps involve further internal discussions and coordination with strategic partners to finalize plans. “This initiative is a major investment in their future careers,” Lala Bumela Sudimantara, Ph.D. added, closing the session.
Author: Septiani Lu’luatul Fajriyah