Australia Archive

  • Jenna Stone

    Spotlight Alum: Jenna Stone

    1.     When/what/where was your internship? How was it? My internship was in Sydney, Australia with a prominent boutique hotel group. I worked primarily for the Sales and Marketing Departments but also assisted with the Human Resources and Online Marketing Departments. My internship experience was exceptional, and...

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  • Sydney Central Business District

    Housing Review from Gracie, Sydney Environmental Research/Policy Intern

    If you are considering the GE Australia internships, take it from a former intern, the price paid is worth it. I can’t speak about placements (because they vary a lot) but the accommodations you stay in are ridiculously posh and very secure. Living in Sydney’s...

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  • Sanjida Wahab - With Koala (small)

    Sanjida, Marketing Intern in Sydney

    I participated in Global Experiences International Internship program in June 2011. It was the best work experience I have had. As a potential MBA student, the internship boosted my confidence and allowed me to learn not only marketing, which will be my major but also...

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  • Florencia Garcia-Vicente - Feeding Kangaroo

    Last Adventures in Sydney

    I can’t believe I just have a few days left in Sydney. The past couple of weeks have been amazing. About 3 weeks ago, my mother and sister got here and they came with our group on the trip to the Blue Mountains. Our first stop was...

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  • Narrabri Australia

    Gone on country in Australia!! – Jacquie, Sydney Hofstra Law Intern

    In my line of work in Australia the big deal is going “on country”. We are a law firm that works with Aboriginal groups to gain native title over their land. Native title doesn’t give the group ownership rights, but it does give them the...

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  • Florencia Garcia-Vicente - In Front of Bridge

    First 4 weeks in Sydney

    The first week in Sydney proved to be quite challenging as I adjusted to the time change and adjusted to working 9-5. The group bonded quickly though, and our weekends were filled with fun social gatherings including the zoo, Sydney’s beaches, and Sydney’s night life. The weather...

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  • SydneySkyline

    Yanks Down Under

    This is a featured post from the Global Experiences Alum, Ashley Powers Australia is unbelievable and one of the most beautiful countries in the world! I can’t believe that I am here in this place, and I already have so much to reflect on from...

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  • Advice: Working hard or hardly working?

    Advice: Working hard or hardly working?

    It doesn’t matter what your reasons are for going abroad – an international internship, foreign language training, a vacation, or a crop circle convention in Wiltshire County, England – you’re going to have certain expectations going into it. For those of you interested in interning...

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