6, 8 or 10 week programs available with seven start dates for Summer 2007: May 24, May 31, June 7, June 14, June 21, June 28, or July 5.

Have an unbelievable experience down under while gaining international work experience in your career field of choice.

Global Experiences' interns in Australia have been placed with some of the top fashion designers, cutting edge advertising and design firms, law firms, multinational businesses, and many more. We have access to over 1000 placement companies in almost every professional area so inquire today about your Summer Down Under!

Application Deadlines will come quickly so don't delay!

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• 6, 8 or 10 week Intern ship Placement in Sydney
• Comfortable accommodation in the central city, near the beach or in a trendy central suburb in a single room in shared house or apartment
• 24/7 on the ground support & emergency contact
• Arrangement of required internship visa
• Predeparture pack of further program and city specific info
• Welcome Reception
• Lonely Planet Guide
• Global Experiences Australia Tshirt
• US based program coordinator to prepare you for your program
• Cell Phone
• Airport Pickup
• Weekly newsletter full of What's Going On in Sydney (Sydney only)
• Social program coordination, including weekly happy hour, newsletter & excursions: In Sydney or Brisbane only

The following applies to our 6, 8 and 10 week programs in Sydney irrespective of your internship placement area, which will be customized according to your personal and professional objectives.

Can't make the deadline? Ask about our express placement options, which will allow you to book your program closer to the start date for an added fee.

Please note that we collect a non-refundable enrollment deposit fee at the time of application acceptance to help defray the costs associated with customizing the internship component of your program, which we begin working on immediately upon receiving your completed application and payment. This fee will be applied toward your full program fee.

Internship placement without accommodation, part time placements and varied internship lengths may be available so please inquire with a program coordinator.

Please note: Allow 10 weeks prior to start date for application processing for all American applicants traveling for 4 months or less, and those traveling on a Working Holiday Visa (Available to citizens of: United Kingdom, Canada, the Netherlands, Japan, Republic of Ireland, Republic of Korea, Malta, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People's Republic of China, Finland, the Republic of Cyprus, France, and Italy, Belgium, Estonia and Taiwan).

All others allow 14 weeks prior to start date for application processing. So please plan accordingly when applying. As soon as we confirm the internship with the company, we send you a confirmation form with all the company details, contact person, your immediate supervisor, company profile, and internship description. At this time, full payment will be due.

Students will need to have an acceptable level of English to apply. A general guide is "high intermediate" or IELTS score of 5. If you are not sure about your level, please contact our staff to discuss further.

In addition to our fully customized internships described throughout this page, the following direct internship placements are also available immediately and on an ongoing basis throughout the year to most citizens. Please review the details and prices by clicking on the links below.

Please note: Prices may vary for these placements from our standard pricing. If the pricing for these direct placements is not clearly posted on these popups, please inquire with us for more details.

Sign Up Bonus

If you sign up with a friend each of you will receive a $100 USD off of your program price. Please mention the person's name that you are signing up with in the application form itself. The discount will be applied to the final balance of fees paid. Please be sure to inform our program coordinator of your intent to apply with a friend and note the name of your friend(s) in the Comments section of the application form.

Our Australia internships provide a unique opportunity to gain practical international work experience in the field of your choice while affording you the chance to explore the amazing diversity of geography and culture Australia has to offer. Together with our partners, we monitor your progress for the duration of the program to ensure the best experience possible.

The student is also guaranteed a statement of reference from the company on completion of the program, which can be extremely beneficial for future employment prospects. Having international work experience on your Resume/CV can help to differentiate you considerably from others moving into the employment marketplace. Internships are unpaid and participants should expect to cover all costs associated with the program and living overseas.

• Each applicant receives a custom-designed program with an internship at a company to suit his or her specific personal and professional objectives.
• Be part of a group of other program participants, providing a great social and support network while in Sydney. With group flights for North American participants, you will be able to begin your summer adventure as soon as you leave home.
• Gain invaluable practical experience working with industry professionals in your area of interest or chosen career field.
• Company size varies depending on the placement area.
• To ensure we find a placement to meet your needs you will receive internship company information before you arrive in Australia and will be able to work with our intern coordinator to find the position most suitable for you.
• You will always have an immediate supervisor at the company who will be responsible for your training.
• Continual point of contact on the ground in Australia with our Program Coordinators in the US and with our partners in Sydney.
• You have an airport pickup upon arrival in Sydney.
• Enhance your resume with practical work experience abroad and earn a formal letter of reference from your placement company.
• Create an immediate advantage for yourself in the job market upon completion of your internship.
• Establish professional and personal contacts in a foreign country and within your prospective career field.
• Public liability insurance coverage (Workman's Comp) is included in the program fees. The insurance is legally required and normally worth over $200.
• University Credit assistance available.
• Most companies are located centrally or close to public transport.
• Accommodation location is chosen to be as convenient to your internship placement as possible.
• Live, work and experience the culture of one of the most diverse countries on earth.

Quotables

"I came to Sydney to see another part of the world, meet new and interesting people and get a sense for the Australian media. I work in the news room at one of the biggest radio stations in Sydney as a reporter and learned far more than I ever expected. My colleagues were overwhelmingly accommodating and friendly, and put an enormous amount of trust in me. Most importantly, I met wonderful people from all over the world, some of whom will be lifelong friends." - Kate from USA, Radio Intern in Sydney "I have had the most amazing time here in Australia. My internship in the fashion industry was with one of the top Australian designers. I was a part of the process from start to finish and saw an entire clothing range come together. It was a really hands on experience and I had the time of my life." - Joanna, Fashion Design Intern in Sydney

For your summer, you will be living in comfortable accommodation in a single room in a shared house or apartment. These accommodations are typically located near or in the central city, trendy centrally located suburbs, or near beaches.

All participants in the internship program will need to obtain a 416 visa (most countries), a Youth from USA visa ( USA applicants traveling for 4 months or less), or a Working Holiday Visa* specially designed for internship participants. These visas are required by the Immigration Department of Australia and, other than the Working Holiday Visa, can only be obtained through Global Experiences. A visa will be issued from your intended date of arrival in Australia and will terminate one week following your internship end date. If you are interested in extending your stay in Australia beyond these dates, please note this on your application, but be aware that you will need to apply for a tourist visa to extend your stay further than one week past your internship end date. The 416 visa cannot be extended once you are in Australia.

Once your internship application has been accepted by Global Experiences, you will be provided with an official visa application and supporting document request that you will need to complete and submit to Global Experiences. The cost of the visa facilitation is included in the program price.

The visa also allows interns to accept paid or stipend work only with the company with which they are placed in Australia. We are not able to find placements based on the need for a paid opportunity; however, in the past, some Global Experiences interns who have been in a placement for 3 months or more have received some type of financial compensation. These arrangements are the sole responsibility of the intern and the host company or organization.

* Working Holiday Visas are available to citizens of: United Kingdom, Canada, the Netherlands, Japan, Republic of Ireland, Republic of Korea, Malta, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People's Republic of China, Finland, the Republic of Cyprus, France, and Italy, Belgium, Estonia and Taiwan.

Once your final program payment is received, we will send you a predeparture package of information that will help prepare you and hopefully inspire you even more for your Global Experience. This package includes:

• A Lonely Planet guidebook for your internship city
• A Stylish Global Experiences Australia T-shirt
• A wealth of information regarding your arrival, the program host city, and more of what to expect and how to prepare for your experience.

Many of our participants have arranged university credits for their internship. Global Experiences is able to arrange university credit through Eastern Washington University or in many cases directly with your university. Click here to learn more. Many degree courses allow internship credits to be transferred for credit or can approve independent study credits for overseas programs. If you are planning on arranging university credits for all or part of the program please plan ahead and discuss with your university advisor or intern coordinator about what steps need to be taken before you leave. We are a happy to work with you to provide any information or certification that you may need.

Cell Phone:
Global Experiences covers the registration fees and you are responsible for all usage fees.

This cell phone plan includes:

• Free round trip shipping in the United States lets you receive your phone before you leave home!
• No processing fee or daily phone rental fee
• Free Incoming Calls while in your Home Service Area of Australia from anywhere in the World!
• All you pay for is the minutes you use, pro-rated to the second!
• Use of the phone for as long as you want.
• American customer care
• The peace of mind that you can be reached any time, anywhere.

Airport Pickup:
A driver will be waiting for you when you arrive in Australia to transport you and your baggage to your accommodation.

Flights are not included in Global Experiences program packages. Fear not, we have partnered with StudentUniverse to provide you with the most convenient routes and the most affordable prices for your overseas travel.

We encourage all of our participants to utilize StudentUniverse's flexible student fares. Should unexpected circumstances arise and you need to change your return ticket, you will have more choices than if you buy a non-refundable and non-changeable fare - definitely worth the peace of mind. StudentUniverse can also help you obtain affordable travel insurance for your global experience.

Start your flight search now with our customized online booking form.

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