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Do you know someone who is preparing to intern abroad in 2025? AIFS Abroad has compiled some holiday gift ideas that are perfect for the soon-to-be international intern in your life. Read this guide to discover some fun and useful holiday gifts that will help your intern throughout their global adventure.
Here are 10 great holiday gift ideas for interns abroad in 2025:
1. Travel Journal for Convenient Trip Planning, Reflection, & More
The memories made during an international internship last a lifetime, and a travel journal is the best way to capture those unforgettable moments. This travel journal comes with dedicated prompts and sections to help interns stay organized, track their budget, plan day trips, and reflect on their experiences. Not only will it be a useful tool during their international internship, but it will also become a treasured memento, allowing them to look back at the start of their career and remember the memories they made interning abroad!
2. Daypack for Weekend Getaways and Day Trips
Once your intern is settled into their host city, chances are they’ll want to do some exploring in and around their international destination. This means leaving their bulky luggage behind and opting for a convenient daypack that’s spacious enough for weekend essentials. Even better, choose a water-resistant daypack that can easily pack into their luggage, like this one!
3. Long-Lasting Portable Charger
Looking for an intern abroad gift that will ensure your loved one is connected 24/7? While navigating new cities, commuting to their internship, video calling loved ones, and capturing precious moments, the last thing any intern abroad wants is a dead phone battery. This fast-charging Anker portable charger/power bank is compact yet powerful, with a long-lasting 20,000 mAh battery that can charge an iPhone 14 up to 4.3 times. Bonus: the emissions created to produce this product were measured, reduced, and offset, making it a more sustainable gift for an intern abroad.
4. Comfortable & Supportive Travel Pillow
A good pillow is crucial to getting sleep on an international flight, long train ride, or even a quick nap on an early morning bus ride. This neck pillow is designed to comfort your head, neck, spine, and shoulders—it can be twisted to offer support wherever you need it, making sleeping on the go a breeze. This holiday season, give your international intern the gift of good sleep, no matter where they are!
5. Fun & Affordable Film Camera
Film cameras are trending again in a big way. Rather than using their smartphone cameras or splurging on high-end photography equipment, many young people have turned to film cameras to capture their special moments. While disposable cameras are a popular option, why not give your international intern the gift of a reusable film camera they won’t have to throw away after one use? This Kodak 135 Film (35mm Film) camera is perfect for any intern with a bit of an artsy side.
6. Versatile Water Bottle (2-in-1 Vessel)
What’s better than a water bottle that will keep your beverages hot or cold for hours? A water bottle that will keep your beverages hot or cold for hours and features a detachable cup for ultimate convenience! The MultiBev Bottle by CamelBak is perfect for any traveler who wants to carry water on them, while still having the option of a cup of coffee or tea. Gift an intern abroad this versatile water bottle to keep them hydrated for peak performance during business hours and beyond!
7. Secure Passport Holder
Worried your international intern might lose or damage their passport? A passport holder is the perfect gift. This passport holder has a pocket that fits passports snugly to keep them safe and secure. It also comes with additional compartments for credit cards, transportation tickets, business cards, and any other documents your international intern will want to keep safe and easily accessible. Plus, it comes in a variety of colors so you can choose a stylish option or a bright color that will make it even harder to lose!
8. Compression Cubes for More Luggage Space
Whether your international intern is a minimalist who requires very little or they’re the kind who wants to bring a specific outfit for every occasion, chances are they’ll be wishing they had more space in their luggage. Compression cubes compact their contents (like clothes), so they take up less space. With the extra room your intern creates with this practical intern abroad gift, they may even return the favor and bring some souvenirs home for you!
9. Traveler’s First Aid Kit
Nobody wants their loved one to get an injury… especially not in a foreign country. Fortunately, most injuries are minor and can be fixed with the help of some basic medical supplies from a first aid kit (and for serious injuries, AIFS Abroad provides 24/7 emergency support!). This mini first aid kit comes with a range of basic medical supplies to treat a variety of injuries including scrapes, cuts, burns, blisters, and more.
10. Universal Travel Adapter
One of the most preventable challenges encountered abroad are the different international outlets that aren’t compatible with American charging devices. Rather than replacing all your intern’s chargers, a universal travel adapter ensures they can plug in, no matter what country they’re in. This handy gadget will help your loved one stay powered up and prepared for every aspect of their internship, from presentations to staying connected with their professional network.
If a college student in your life has a New Year’s resolution to explore the world in 2025, check out all the places AIFS Abroad offers to study abroad or intern abroad.
Here at AIFS Abroad, we offer incredible study abroad and international internship program options across the globe. With inclusions such as tuition, housing, insurance, excursions and activities, on-site staff, and emergency support, you’ll have a stress-free global education experience. Don’t miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture while earning college credit and working towards your dream career! Your resolution awaits abroad!
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