Sydney Internship Program

Purdue students with majors in the above listed departments are eligible if they have attained a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0, reached at least junior standing (four semesters of study) by the start of the program, and have the prerequisites for the internship course for their major. Students who have switched majors need to have taken some classes from the new major to qualify for participation.

In order to determine eligibility, check with your academic advisor about prerequisites for the following courses: A&D 47800, AGEC 49800, ANTH 39000, AT 43300, BIOL 49500 or 39500, CDFS 39000, CGT 31600, COM 49000, CSR 39000, ENGL 49000, F&N 35000 (Dietetics), F&N 59000, HIST 49900, HK 49000, HTM 39000, IT 19100, MET 49900, MFET 49900, MGMT 39000, OLS 49100, POL 40300, SOC 39000, and THTR 39000.

Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.

Only Purdue students physically on the West Lafayette campus during the spring semester are eligible to participate in this program.

Internship placements are available in a variety of sites, including small businesses, corporations, art facilities, government agencies, brokerage houses, publishing companies, museums, radio stations, and many others. Internships offer students a learning experience which integrates formal academic preparation and the culture of the work place, furthering the development of professional values, attitudes, and skills.

CAPA, the internship/program coordinator in Sydney, will locate an internship in the student's major and general area of interest usually prior to departure. Placements depend on the major, background, training, interests, and talents of the student, as well as success in securing the internship at the time of the interview (by phone prior to departure or in person after arriving in Sydney) with the potential internship site.

By working approximately 20-24 hours per week, students should easily be able to fit in the total required 140 hours. However students should not plan to have Fridays or weekends free, and commute time, which can be up to an hour each way, does not count towards internship hours.

Students will attend a weekly Internship Focus Session as well as enroll in one three-credit course, taught by Purdue or Australian faculty. Internship hours will be arranged around students' class schedules. Students should note that, just like on campus, there must be a minimum or maximum number of students in a class to be able to enroll in it. While students will be asked during the application process to select one of the courses below, it does not guarantee them a spot in that class. Following admission into the program, courses will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.

Students must take one of the two courses listed under Time Block A and should check with their academic advisor as soon as possible regarding the best class for their plan of study:

Courses for Summer 2010

Time Block: A

HTM 39000: Exploring Australian Wine
3 credits
- Instructor: Australian Adjunct

This introductory course presents an overview of basic winemaking, red and white varieties and styles, fortified and sparkling wine production, Australian viticulture areas, and sensory evaluation of wine. Suitable for the novice, the focus of this course is on appreciating the diversity of Australian wines. A range of wines are tasted and discussed.

By the end of this course the student should have a greater knowledge of wine varieties and styles, a basic technical understanding of winemaking, uniform language for sensory evaluation of wine, awareness of flavours and aromas, and a greater appreciation and ability to express their experience of wine. They will also have an understanding of wine growing in Australia. A daytrip to the Hunter Valley is included in this course. *An additional course fee will apply.* There are no prerequisites for this course, but students must be 18 years old by the start of the study abroad program.

TBD
3 credits
- Purdue faculty member
The program leader/instructor for this class has yet to be determined.

Time Block: B

Sydney Internship Experience/Internship Focus Session (REQUIRED)
3 credits
- Instructor: evaluated by the student's Departmental Internship Supervisor

In order to receive credit for the internship, students must successfully complete ALL of the tasks listed below.

Prior to departure:

The program fee includes a half-day guided tour of Sydney and a full-day guided tour to the Blue Mountains.

Any student who chooses not to participate in the excursions will not receive any refund of the program fee. Additional inexpensive and subsidized excursions and cultural events will be available at the student's expense.

The Meriton Apartments in Waterloo are a 5-star serviced apartment complex that opened in 2005 in the Moore Park/Waterloo precinct of Sydney. Waterloo is about a 10 minute bus ride to Sydney CBD and around 30 to 45 minutes from the CAPA Center in North Sydney. 

Four students will live in a two-bedroom, two-bathroom fully furnished and equipped apartment. Each apartment has a TV, CD, and DVD player, laundry room, hair dryer, and much more. Students will also have access to Meriton's gym, pools, and sauna.

The program fee includes tuition & fees for six credits, housing, internship placement, excursions, and a pass for local transportation.

Students enrolled in the Australian Wine course will pay an additional fee due to the additional daytrip and wine tastings.

Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Summer 2009

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

• direct financial aid inquiries to the Division of Financial Aid on the West Lafayette campus; 
• consult the brochure entitled, Financial Aid and Study Abroad -- Purdue University Guidelines;
• complete and submit the FAFSA by the appropriate deadline.

NOTE:  Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs (those funded by the State of Indiana such as Indiana Top Scholars) should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad.  Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.

Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.

For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents by the dates below.  Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline.  To insure a place in a program, apply as early.

As soon as a student submits an on-line application, a My Study Abroad account is created.  Consult the My Study Abroad page for the specific list of requirements for the chosen program since those can differ slightly from program to program.  Applicants may also check on the status of their applications.

After a student is approved for a program, s/he will receive additional information regarding any necessary supplemental paperwork, including any program-specific applications, and confirmation deposits.

The preliminary application includes: the online study abroad application, a transcript, essay, and two recommendations (one academic recommendation on the form that you can download from your My Study Abroad page and one work-related recommendation on company letterhead from any current or previous job or internship supervisor). The preliminary application must be submitted to Programs for Study Abroad by February 1, 2010.

*It is imperative that the preliminary application is complete by the deadline!*

Once students are conditionally accepted into the program, they must attend a mandatory advising session in February (2010 time, date, and location: TBD). Students must remain present for the entire session.

During the advising session students will receive further instructions on completing the rest of the internship application, including resume, cover letter, and other additional paperwork. 

Upon full acceptance into the program, students are expected to pay a non-refundable confirmation deposit to ensure their participation in the program and course choice.

Purdue students who have come back to campus after participating in an overseas program are an excellent source of information. Click below to search for students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted.  If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who went to the country you are interested in.

The websites listed below contain information of relevence to this program. Purdue Study Abroad is not responsible for the information at sites not maintained by Purdue; the accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.

• Search Google(tm)*
• Department of State Consular Information
  (You must find Australia in list)
• CDC Travel Information (You must find Australia in list)