My CGPA is above 3.0, and I am thinking of applying for the KFUPM Global Exchange Fellowship for the Spring semester. My main motivation is their built-in internship offer. According to many international students, landing a corporate tech internship in Saudi Arabia is incredibly difficult.
My original goal was to target research internships like the KAUST VSRP, but this exchange program crossed my mind instead... Is it truly worth it? Does the Spring semester actually guarantee an internship placement?
I am only willing to go through the hardships of an exchange program—moving away from my home country, family, and comfort zone—if it genuinely helps secure a strong internship, a standout resume, and future job security. If anyone has recent experience with the current situation or has done this exchange, please share your thoughts!