Blue Horizons Internship
Immersive internship program in Vietnam combining real-world experience, academic learning, and cultural exchange across two dynamic cities.
Overview
- Duration: 5 months
- Locations: Ho Chi Minh City & Nha Trang 15
- Format: Internship – Fieldwork – Cultural Immersion – Academic Research
Positions
Coral Science/
Marine Biology
Environmental Education/
Communications
Community Tourism/
Sustainable Development
Expected Outcomes
- Certificate of internship completion (UEH & Avatar)
- Research-based capstone or academic paper
- Coral monitoring reports and reef ecosystem briefs
- Culturally contextualized communication products
- Personal growth in global citizenship and sustainability leadership
Benefits
Gain hands-on experience in coral restoration while exploring the environmental and economic impact of marine ecosystems. Collaborate on sustainable tourism models, join community-based conservation efforts, and strengthen your research, analytical, and presentation skills in a real-world marine environment.
Accommodation Provided
Comfortable housing arranged near the internship site or campus
Study Buddies
Friendly local students support your daily life and integration
Supervisor
Guidance from field experts throughout your internship.
Time Line
Phase 1: ORIENTATION & INTEGRATION
(Weeks 1-4)
- Timeframe: Month 1
- Location: Ho Chi Minh City
- Orientation
- Soft Skills
- Cultural Adaptation
- Academic Exchange
Phase 2: INTERNSHIP & FIELD APPLICATION
(Weeks 5-16)
- Timeframe: Months 2–4
- Location: Nha Trang
- Internship
- Coral restoration
- Stakeholder research
- Communication & sustainability projects
Phase 3: Research & Presentation
(Weeks 16-20)
- Timeframe: Month 5
- Location: Ho Chi Minh City
- Thesis Writing
- Final Presentation
- Program Reflection & Closing