Short Courses / Internships

Winter Courses indicated with an * can be found under the General Studies Category

• Programs vary in Duration. Make sure the timing of the course you are considering taking in Australia fits in with your home institution's schedule as well as any part-time summer work you may have arranged.
  
• Check costs carefully. Some of the program fees do not include airfare which could substantially add to the cost of the program. The cost may or may not include mails and in-country transportation.
  
• Obtain a visa. Anyone wishing to enter the country of Australia for any length of time needs to obtain a visa. Some programs will arrange visas for you, but ask beforehand. Don't wait until the last minute.
  
• Look for Financial Aid. Many programs have financial aid available. Contact the program you are interested in to see if they have any such funding
  
• Credit Transferability. The programs listed in the guide are available for credit at their sponsoring university. Before leaving, contact your advisor or International Office to see how much of the credit is transferable.

Summer Courses in Aboriginal Studies

Art in the Outback
Art in the Outback is based at the University of New South Wales College of Fine Arts (COFA) in the art area of Sydney. This program, intended for practitioners, is designed to introduce art students to the unique visual, historical and environmental aspects of the Australian landscape. Through field work, formal lectures, studio work and museum visits students students will receive an overview of Australian and Aboriginal art. The program visits Darwin, Sydney, western New South Wales and Cairns. Dates: June 21 to August 2
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Australian Aboriginal Studies with AustraLearn
Travel to Brisbane, Sydney and the Outback of Queensland to experience true Aboriginal culture. Discover how the Indigenous Australians really live while living and working within an Aboriginal comunity.Date: June 2 - June 29
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Australian History and Aboriginal Culture
Students will enroll in two Arts and Letters courses n Australian History and Society and Aboriginal Peoples in Contemporary Australian Society. These two courses are designed specifically for study abroad stduents and will provide a substantial overview of Australian history and a related explanation of the evolution of contemporary Australian society, as well as a unique hands-on cross cultural experience. Dates: June 15 - August 5th (2000)
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Dreaming Tracks to Super Highways: A Cross-Cultural Journey with Indigenous Australians
This field-study excursion will last for 18 days and take students to a series of site that are historically and spiritually significant to indigenous Australians including Yuendumu, Uluru (Ayer's Rock), Glen Helen, Goose Bluff, Kings Canyon, Devils Marbles and Alice Springs.One week prior to the excursion on campus at James Cook University will be spent being introduced to the works of indigenous storytellers and writers. Dates: July 1 - July 29
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Summer School
Students will enroll in two courses "Australian History and Society" and Aboroginal Peoples in Contemporary Australian Society". These two courses are designed specifically for Study Abroad students and will provide a substantial overview of Australian history and a related explanation of the evolution of contemporary Australian society, as well as provide a unique opportunity to become involved in an intensive, hands-on, cross cultural experience.Dates: June 17 - August 8
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Summer Courses in Art

Art in the Outback
See listing in Aboriginal Studies section

Australian Adventure
Through a series of interactive lectures, field trips and visits, participants are able to gain first-hand knowledge of life "down under". The topics to be covered in the lecutre include Australian Music, Society, Art, Literature, Economy, Education, Indigenous Studies, Sports, Politics and Social Welfare. The course will be hosted in conjunction with the University of Queensland, and supplemented with trips to remote areas. Dates: June - August
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Summer Courses in Culture Studies

Australian Adventure
See listing in Art section

Australian Media, Environment and Culture
This course is aimed at media/communication, environmental and liberal arts students. It will provide an overview of the Australian media and examine its role in reporting about and shaping the public's view about the unique natural resources and enviroment of Australia, by asking questions such as "What environmental issues have shaped Australian culture and identity"? Development issues surrounding the 2000 Olymic games in Sydney and threats to wildlife and habitias will be examined. Dates: 21 June - August 2
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Australian History and Aboriginal Culture
See listing in Aboriginal Studies Section

Australian / New Zealand Expedition
The academic program will follow a 400 mile route while in New Zealand, while depending on the course you select in Australia you will either travel by van or air. Three semester hours in Anthropology, Sociology, Education, Health Care, Nursing, Psychology, Library Science or Biological Sciences. One semester hour in International Studies also available. May 12 to June 2, 2001
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Beyond Fatal Shores: Australian History
This program, run in conjunction with the University of New South Wales, allows students to take the core subject plus one elective subject in key themes in Australian history and introduce students to major aspects of the Australian experience. What are the major events and influences that have shaped contemporary Australian society? To what extent is there a destinctive Australian literary and visual culture? Is Australia really a classless society? The program visits Darwin, Sydney, Frasier Island and Cairns. Dates: June 21 - August 2
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Crime and the Media in Australia
This intensive four week course examines the way hournalists and media organizations report and construct news about crime and criminal justice matters. Students can expect to gain 6 US course credits. Topics include media forms and processes, coverage of bizarre or high profile crimes, media law, ethical issues, investigative reporting, Aboriginal justice issues and crime facts and fiction. There is a research component and field work.
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Summer School
See Listing in Aboriginal Studies section

Summer Courses in Education

Contemporary Issues in Math Education
This course, offered at the Masters level, will be led by faculty of the Australian Catholic University and will consist of a mixture of seminar-style classes, school visits and school related assessment takes. Topics to be addressed are: changing mathematics content around the world, characteristics of quality teaching, building relevance into mathematics, the impact of technology on math curricula (calculator, multimedia, spreadsheets) and international students. Dates: three weeks in July
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Exploring Australian Education
Participate in a unique "experiential learning" program while travelling to Brisbane and Sydney. During excursions to educational institutions you will examine the development and application of practical teaching techniques compatible with traditional culture. Focuses include physical and intellectual disadvantaged children, non-English speaking immigrants, children and adults living in remote isloated communities and Indigenous Australians. Dates: July 14 - August 4
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Summer Courses in Engineering

Engineering Beyond 2000: An Engineering Perspective
This course for engineering students explores energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. The program consists of nine ten-hour units on the above topics combining lectures, laboratory work, computer simulations and field work. The program travels to Darwin, Sydney, Central Australia and Cairns. Dates: June 21 - August 2
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Summer Courses in Environmental Studies

Australian Eco Tour
This program gives you the unique opportunity to travel from Sydney to the most remote roadhouses in the Outback while studying the plants, animals and geological features of Australia. It will emphasize the basic concepts in environmental education for primary and secondary schools, studying the national parks of Australia and also paying special attention to the cultural relationships between people and environment, especially through artwork. This five week program will allow students to travel by an air-conditioned, toilet and video equipped coach, and camp out at night in recognized campgrounds in tents or in bunkhouse accommodations. This six credit program is open to all students with good academic standing. The deadline for applications is March 1. Approximate dates for this program: June 22-July 23
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Australian Environment
An unparalled opportunity to experience and to understand a variety of Australia's ecosystems. The course will emphasise the ways in which native plants and vertebrate animals have adapted to these diverse habitats. Extensive fieldwork and travel (to Darwin, Kakadu National Park, Central Australia. Weeks three through five are in Sydney at University of New South Wales. Program concludes in Cairns.) Dates: June 16 - August 2
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Australian Fisheries and Wildlife
This is an upper level program available to biology majors and to other science majors who have included some biology in their program. Lecture topics include: Australian marine and terrestrial environments - past and present, wildlife conservation and management strategies, fisheries management in Australia, threats to Australian marine fauna from introduced species and how this might be managed and marine mammals, snakes, turtles and crocodiles.Dates: June 21 - August 2
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Australian Wildlife and Conservation
A six week course that explored the physical and biological nature of selected Australian landscapes. The course, which is equivalent to an introductory-level science course, includes extensive field-study excursions - from Kakadu National Park to Cairns, on the Great Barrier Reef. From rain forests and rock caostlines, to coral reefs and arid interior landscapes, study Australian conservation strategies with the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service. Dates: June 23 - August 5.
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Duke in Australia: Biogeography
The program focuses on the distribution of plants and animals in space and time as determined by the interaction of geophysics, geology, climate and evolutionary history. There will be special emphasis on the unique terrestrial and marine faunas and floras of the Australian continent. Students participating in this program are also required to choose one of the elective subjects on offer. The program visits Darwin, Sydney, Lady Elliot Island & Cairns. Dates:June 21- August 2
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Summer Courses in General Studies

Energy Tomorrow: an Engineering Perspecitve and Management Perspective
This course for engineering students explores energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. Consisting of nine 10-hour units on topics such as World Energy, Energy Storage, Biomass and Liquid Fuels, Photovoltaic devices and Sytems and more.
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Graduate School of Business Summer School Program
Offering a number of courses in Finance, Management, Marketing and Human Resources, the courses will operate from May 21 to August 18, 2001. Students are able to enroll in either three or four courses that fit their needs with each course worth 10 credit points or 36 hours face to face with a lecturer. Sample of courses are Investments and Risk Management, to Money and Banking, to Human Resource Management, plus more.
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International Business Topics in Australia
Begin in vibrant Brisbane and then travel to Canberra, the capital city of Australia, to explore actual experiences of Australian small business and their porblems and successes in trade in Asia. You will have the unique opportunity to discorver the opportunities Asia can offer western business entrepreneurs. Dates June 23 - July 14
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International Leadership Seminar
This program will examine leadership strategies and teach students the effective use of leadership skills
in a multicultural setting. Dates: May
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Tourism in Australia
Travel to Sydney, Canberra, the Gold Coast and Carins to explore the reasons why people visit Australia. Take the opportunity to look at many regions of Australia while learning about tourism. What better way to learn about tourism in Australia than to immerse yourself in it. Dates from June 24 - July 15
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USAP Short Programs
Australia - USA Study Abroad Partnership (AUSAP) offers a variety of short courses, study tours, internships and special programs for teachers. Dates: Year round
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Summer Courses in Ecology Studies

Australian Fisheries and Wildlife
See Listing in Environmental Studies section

Environmental Management of Tropical Reef and Island Ecosystems
Through a combinaion of lectures and field-based expeditions, students will gain a first-hand understanding of the ecology of coral reefs, and major management strategies. Field study is also involved. During these expeditions students will gain practical experience in coral reef monitoring techniques. Expeditions are ar Oprheus Island, Pelorus Island and the Kelso Reef on the Outer Barrier Reef.
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Ocean and Reef Ecology
This is a program conducted in conjunction with the of New South Wales. It examines the biodiversity and ecology of temperate and tropical marine habitats of Australia. Studies will include a comparative analysis of the phycological, invertebrate, vertebrate and physical components of the ecosystems of south-east Australia and the Great Barrier Reef. The program vists Darwin, Sydney, Lady Elliot Island and Cairns. Fieldwork options include seining, snorkelling and scuba diving. Dates: June 21 - August 2
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Tropical Marine Ecology
Experience the Great Barrier Reef firsthand while learning all about tropical marine ecosystems and the interactions of humans with those systems. Not only do you get the opportunity to visit three different island research stations along the Great Barrier Reef, you also visit Brisbane, Coastal Queensland and Cairns. Dates June 2 - July 3rd
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Summer Courses in Performing Arts

Acting for the Camera: Introduction to Screen Performance
A highly personalized opportunity for students to enhance their acting abilities in front of the camera by working one-on-one with a director. (First two weeks are in Darwin, and there is a three-day camping field excursion into Kakadu National Park. Weeks three through five are in Sydney at NIDA. Program conculdes in Carins). Dates: June 16 - August 2
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Summer Courses in Sports Studies

International Sport School
This program allows students to take a master course in either rugby, golf, tennis or swimming while undertaking an academic program. Students will spend a minimum of one and a half hours of physical and skills training on four days of each week supplemented with lectures and training from guest coaches and UNSW team members. The academic program is the History and Culture of Sport in Australia.
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Summer Courses in Vet/Animal Science

Rural Field Studies Tour
Gain insight into the equine, ranching and farming industries of Australia while traveling through New South Wales, the Gold Coast Coast and to the city of Canberra. Ayers Rock will also be visited
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Winter Courses in Art Studies

Australian Winter Session
The CCSA Australia Program will expose students to the wonderful world "down under". Courses available for students are Australian Art: History and Practice, Radiologic Imaging Sciences in Australia, Barrier Reef and Coastal Rainforest Ecology (studying firsthand communities associated with the Great Barrier Reef), Horses Down Under (raising and producing of horses in Australia & the US), International Business, Australian Health Care, Photography in Australia and Comparative Government and Politics. Dates: December 26 - January 9

Winter Courses in Environmental Studies

Agriculture and Rural Field Studies
As a participant you will journey through the pastoral regions of Australia and New Zealand on a tour mingled with brief views of the magnificent Australian cities and their surrounding coastal areas. Topics covered will be tropical crops, sheep and cattle, Great Barrier Reef, fish farmers, coffee, tea, dairying and deer. Dates: December 19 - January 17
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From Corals to Kaikoura - Temperate and Tropical Marine Systems
The unique program visits some of the most amazing locations in Australia and New Zealand in a comparitive study of marine systems during the Southern Hemisphere summer. The program covers the principal concepts of tropical and temperate marine systems through a series of lectures. Emphasis will be placed on field projects that will amplify the lecture material. Dates: January 6 - February 17 (2001)
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Maritime and Environmental History of the South Coast - A Sailing Adventure
This course traces the history and influence of Eurpoean interaction with the marine and coastal environment of the south coast of Western Australia. The physical and biological characteristics of the south coast are explored in detail. The course will also examine the historical and contemporary scientific reports. The course will be split between class time for the first two weeks, with the remaining time on the STS Leeuwin. Dates: Jan. 9 - Feb 9th (2001)
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Winter Courses in General Studies / Business

Sydney Summer School
The University of Sydney Summer School provides an opportunity for international students to study university courses during January and February at the undergraduate level from the factulties of Arts, Economics, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Science and Orange Agricultural College. The small group teaching maximises learing, and allows for credit transfer. Dates: January and February
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Winter Down Under
Winter Down Under is a special program designed for students who wish to become acquainted with Australian life and can take advantage of Intersession to earn three credits. Students will be hosted by the University of Queensland, located in Brisbane. Site visits will be made to various Australian business organizations to enhance the students learning experience and gain knowledge about doing business in the Pacific Rim. Participants earn a total of 3 undergraduate credits. Students will be housed with families that are associated with the University of Queensland. Participants have found that living with a family, particularly over the New Year, gives a wonderful insight into the Australian culture. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Acceptance into the program is based on academic standing, recommendations, and a personal study statement. The 1999/ 2000 program will begin December 27, arriving in Australia on December 29, and finish January 20, arriving in the US on January 21. Entire costs for the program, including tuition, housing and airfare are estimated to be around $3800.
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Winter Session
A wide range of courses is available to choose from across faculty areas including Arts, Commerce, Creative Arts, Engineering, Health and Behavioral Sciences, Informatics, Law and Science. The courses are offered as intensive 8 week programs comparable to the 14 week semester courses. Classes are held with Australian students and some courses include field trips. Dates: December to February
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Winter Courses in Marine Ecology

Marine Ecology of Temperate Australia
This course provides a general grounding in the major concepts of contemporary marine ecology, and detailed study and analysis of temperate Australian marine systems. The course includes field work, laboratory practicals, lectures, tutorials, and workshops under the guidance of an international staff of outstanding marine scientists. The majority of the course will be delivered at Flinders University's Lincoln Marine Science Center. Dates: January 2000
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Winter Courses in the Performing Arts

From Script to Screen
Now in its seventh year, the Summer School in Filmmaking: From Script to Screen held on campus at  the University of Melbourne, offers intensive teaching in all aspects of film production. Each day or session is taught by leading Australian film industry practitioners in the their area of expertise. The course is designed to cover the essential skills, basic knowledge and industry insight needed to make films, knowledge that would normally require years of experience to acquire, and will equip participants with the confidence, knowledge and skills to start a career in film or television and translate their own ideas and visions to the screen. More exciting than a film festival. More real than film itself. You can begin to understand the enormous skill and energy that goes into that smoothly finished product on the screen and find your own part in it. Dates: Monday January 7, 2002 - January 30th. Students need not take entire range of program. Dates are flexible.
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Winter Courses in Politics

Criminal Justice in Australia
Presented by Michigan State University, this six week program of lectures, and field trips offers a unique opportunity to study people, government, public policies and justice sytstems first hand. Participants also study the the traditional and emerging public policy in several areas of importance to contemporary Australia. Dates: Call for dates
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Internships

Australian National Internship Program
The program provides access to internship placements for Australian and overseas university students. These placements can be with the Federal parliament, the Australian Public Service, the Australian Capital Territory Assembly or Service, The Australian Council for Overseas Aid, Greening Australia, Keep Australia Beautiful National Association, social policy or non-government peak and community organizations. Students complete a research project under the supervision of academic staff for which they receive an academic grade. Dates: February, mid-May or late-July.
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Australian National Internships Program
Asia Pacific School of Economics and management
PO Box 1874
Canberra, ACT 2601 AUSTRALIA
Phone: 011-61-2-6279-8540
Fax: 011-61-2-6279-8541
Email: [email protected]
Web: online.anu.edu.an/anip/

CIC / AESOP Internship
This program offers qualified students the opportunity to blend work experience with specific learning objectives and structured reflection. Most placement options are in Australian national and state parliaments, goverment agencies; and in print and electronic mass media and public relations agencies. Placements in the private sector and non-profit agencies are possible. Students will participate in an orientation sessions, complete internship duties, attend occasional workshops, and complete written projects such as a journal, exit report and research papers. Dates: 8 - 16 weeks in mid-May, late July or February
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CIC/AESOP Internships in Australia
Office of Study Abroad
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1035
Phone: 517-353-8920
Fax: 517-432-2082
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.unsw.edu.au/studyabroad

Custom Designed Internship
AustraLearn offers two types of custom internships, Study Abroad (internship will be arranged before or after a semester of study) and Professional Development (for recent college graduates looking for international experience in a professional field before entering the job market or graduate school.) Possible areas include business studies, communications, law, politics, arts, social work, eco-tourism, biology and primary producation. All internships are individually arranged. Dates: Year round
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AustraLearn: US Center for Australian Universities
110 16th Street 3rd Floor
Colorado State University - Denver
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 800-980-0033
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.australearn.org

Education Australia Internship
Professional Development Internships and Work Experience Internships are arranged for periods of 6 weeks and up, through Global Education Designs, located in Brisbane. Internships - usually unpaid, are custom designed to fit the individual and may be arranged in any major Australian center.
Contact:
Dr. Maurie Howe
Education Australia
PO Bos 2233
Amherst, MA 01004
Phone: 800-344-6741
Fax: 413-549-0741
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.users.rcn.com/edaust

Internships International
These internships, covering ALL, discliplines and fields, provide valuable exposure to foreign markets. Internships International provide the following services: placement in the internship, counselling and assessment in the early stages, a "survival kit" including a list of possible housing sources, assistance in addressing administrative procedures and sample publications. Internships International offers the opportunity to add a foreign dimention to a college or graduate degree. Dates: Year round
Contact:
July Tilson
Internships International
1116 Cowper Drive
Raleighm NC 27608
Phone: 919-832-1575

Social Work Placement
The School of Social Administration and Social Work offers overseas social work students the opportunity to take their field placements in Adelaide. Students are provided with social work practice experiences in one of Adelaide's human service agencies under the supervision of a qualified social worker from that agency and an academic staff member from Flinders. The length of the program is dependant on the student's professional requirements. Dates: Year round
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Associate Professor Lesley Cooper
School of Social Administration and Social Work
Flinders University of South Australia
GPO Box 2100
Adelaide, SA 5001 AUSTRALIA
Phone: 011-61-8-8201-2206
Fax: 011-61-8-8201-3960
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ssn.flinders.edu.au/soad/

South Australian Internship
The program offers placement in a wide and diverse range of public sector sites, with links to 50 South Australian organizations. Students may undertake research and gain experience in areas such as theatre and television, environmental agencies, Aboriginal services, women's services and disability services. Dates: July to November
Contact:
Lizzie Summerfield
International Programs Office
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA 5005 AUSTRALIA
Phone: 011-61-8-8303-5252
Fax: 011-61-8-8232-3741
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.arts.adelaide.edu.au/arts-web

Sydney Internship
The program is divided into parts. The first seven weeks help students become familiar with Sydney and prepare them for their internship. They enroll in a mandatory "Introduction to Australia" course and chose an additional. The final seven weeks are assigned internships geared towards their individual interests in the following areas: advertising & public relations, arts, business and economics, hospitality administration, media (journalism, broadcasting, film) politics, and social sciences. Dates: 13 weeks (May - August)
Contact:
Kimberlee Bremser
Boston University International Programs
232 Bay State Road, 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-353-9888
Fax: 617-353-5402
Email: [email protected]

Sydney Summer Internship
Earn academic credit, enhance professional knowledge and improve parctical skills through a quality six-week placement in one of Sydney's leading public institutions or commercial interprises. Placements are available in a broad range of areas including business; social sciences; humanities; and the visual, fine and graphic arts. Dates: June 1 - July 14.
Contact:
Center for Education Abroad, Arcadia University
450 S. Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038-3295
Toll Free: 1-866-927-2234
Fax: (215) 572-2174
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.arcadia.edu/cea