Washington, D.C. - Sydney Internship Program

  Australia

• Sydney: 
Sydney

Term: Spring, Summer 
Dates: inquire for specific dates

Description: This offering enables students to combine two sought-after experiences, study abroad and a tailored internship. Providing an integrated academic and work experience in a comparative and global context, this program will be offered during the spring and summer of 2010.

Highlights: The Program will begin with a ten-day seminar in Washington, D.C., which will include an orientation, academic work, and special programming. At the end of the seminar, you will fly to Sydney, Australia and for the remainder of the program, you will complete a full-time internship while taking courses and gaining an international perspective through organized events. Participants will take advantage of many educational and social opportunities provided by in-country staff.

The thematic focus of this new program will be Australia and the United States in the context of the Pacific Rim. The program will use Washington, D.C. and Sydney as windows on issues surrounding both countries.

The program is open to all majors and recent graduates are also welcome.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications:
Applicants should:
* Be enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university as a second-semester sophomore or above during the term of your internship.
* Postgraduate students who have received their undergraduate degrees within the last eighteen months are eligible and will also receive a certificate of completion of the program.
* Maintain a GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
* Unless you have already graduated, you must remain enrolled in and receive academic credit from your college or university for your participation in the internship program. If you graduated within the last eighteen months, you may also apply to complete the program for no credit (you would not take the academic course). The Washington Center does not grant academic credit.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: Varies by college or university; call for details.

Salary / Pay: n/a

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Australia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. Limited financial assistance is available; please contact us for further information.

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview Required
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars's Mission Statement: The mission of The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars is to provide an integrated academic and work experience to prepare college students and professionals for lives of achievement and civic engagement.

Year Founded: 1975