Benefits of an Overseas Benefits of an Overseas ExperienceExperience• I personally volunteered in Costa Rica and

Indonesia, which changed my life:– Built confidence– Gave me a new perspective on things– Met so many different people– Did amazing things

For the CV…For the CV…

• An international experience helps to make you stand out!!

• During job interviews, you will inevitably be asked questions starting: “Name a time you….”– Having an experience such as those outlined today

gives much more interesting answers than resorting to group assignments does!!

What Do the Programs What Do the Programs Involve?Involve?• International Internships sources internship

sites in the participant’s area of interest.– This can be in absolutely anything, from business

to archaeology.

• Lots of support from within Australia, including the sponsorship of visas

• A heap of activities in country.

What Happens In What Happens In Country?Country?• International Internships has a team permanently

based in each of the countries.• Once participants arrive in country the team will help

with:– Meet at the airport– Weekend activities– Networking events– Help to ensure that everything is ready at the internship

site and that all goes smoothly throughout– 24/7 support in the event of emergencies– Various other functions and events

Group and Individual Group and Individual ProgramsPrograms• Individually tailored programs run at any time

of year and last for between four and 24 weeks (4, 8, 12, 16, 20 or 24)

• There is an eight-week group program from 11 December 2010 until 6 February 2010.– Everyone lives in close proximity and shares a lot

of activities on the weekends, but works at separate places during the weeks.

University CreditUniversity Credit

• The completion of an internship through International Internships can often be used toward obtaining credit at university.

• However, this does vary from one course to the next.

• International Internships is happy to help interested participants look into their options.

Language CoursesLanguage Courses

• You are eligible to do an internship in any of the three countries, regardless of whether you speak the language.

• However, in China and Indonesia you also have the option of doing a language course prior to or during your internship.

FeesFees

• For an eight-week program, the fee is:– China: $3,500– India: $3,500– Indonesia: $2,80

• Please see the website for inclusions.

NoteNote

• There are a maximum of 10 places available in the group programs.

More Info and the More Info and the Application ProcessApplication Process• All of the relevant information and an

application form is available online:– www.internationalinternships.com.au