Top 10 Best Gift Ideas For Interns Abroad

Interning abroad is one of the most exciting experiences a student or fresh graduate can have. Since this is a once in a lifetime opportunity, preparing for the trip is also a part of the excitement. Interns usually find it difficult and stressful trying to fit everything they own into their luggage.

If you know anyone who is preparing for an internship abroad, here are some gift ideas to help your intern plan their life abroad. Besides, if you’re the one who is interning abroad, you can use this list as a guide while shopping or you can send it to your friends and family to let them support you. 

1) Headphones With Active Noise Cancelling

Airplanes can be really loud. A headphone with active noise cancelling could be a life-saver during a long and loud flight. 

2) International Power Adapter/Powerbank

Our technologic devices are essential not only during tips but almost in every moment in our lives. Therefore it might be good idea to help your intern ensure they can charge their laptop and cellphone while abroad.

3) A Camera

Your intern abroad will go through experiences much more than they can remember. Therefore a camera -digital, disposable or a polaroid- can help them capture those lively moments and keep them forever.

4)Travel Pillow

A long flight or a train ride, a traveler needs their comfort. With a neck pillow or a travel pillow you can save your intern’s neck from the pressure of all those long hours of transport.

5) Journal

You can get your friend/family member a journal they can write and doodle in. This way they can record their journey in full detail and look back at it all the time.

6) Backpack or a Daypack

It may seem irrelevant, but your intern will most definitely need it during commute or weekend trips. After all, you can not expect them to visit other destinations while dragging a suitcase behind them, right?

7) Travel First aid Kit

Your loved one will experience so many adventures that will change their lives forever. However, some small injuries might happen during those outdoorsy and breath-taking adventures. Therefore it is best to ensure their safety throughout their journey. 

8) Gift Cards

It can be a gift card for their favorite cosmetic shop, an Uber gift card, or even a concert ticket you bought for them. Trust us, it will definitely be needed and appreciated.

9) Passport Holder

Passport is one the most important documents your intern will carry during their flight and internship, meaning it needs to be kept safe. So, it might be a good idea to get a passport holder for them. It’s even better if the holder has pockets for them to put their cards in.

10) Comfortable Walking Shoes

After work hours, your loved one will go on many hikes and walks to explore the city. They might need a new pair of comfortable shoes to walk around in and not have any soreness. 

Done with shopping and packing? Let’s go abroad and have the time of our lives!