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Purdue Sydney Internship Program |
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For more information or for questions email Chelsey Mullins, mullins4@purdue.edu Please note that the dates listed above are the DEPARTURE dates. You need to arrive in Sydney on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. If you arrive in Sydney before that, you will need to arrange for a hotel room. Sydney is one of the most exciting cities in the world, an invigorating multi-cultural metropolis which blends an intoxicating contemporary energy with a fascinating history and a stunning natural site. Purdue's summer program will be located at CAPA's Sydney Center, which is located in the Ultimo neighborhood, a trendy and popular urban residential area. The Sydney Internship Program combines a three-credit unpaid internship with a three-credit academic course over a seven-week period. The Sydney program is designed to allow students to study and work in an international setting while developing an appreciation for Australian culture. Students from the following colleges/schools/departments/programs are eligible to participate: College of Agriculture:
College of Health & Human Sciences:
College of Liberal Arts:
College of Science:
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Program
Polytechnic Institute:
School of Management:
YOU MUST BE IN A MAJOR FROM ONE OF THE ABOVE DEPARTMENTS, and you must complete an internship within your major, not minor, to participate in this program! |
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Eligibility | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Purdue students in good standing 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. Degree-in-3-students should contact the Study Abroad Office about eligibility. In order to determine eligibility, check with your academic advisor about prerequisites for the following courses: A&D 47800, AGEC 49800, ANTH 39000, BIOL 49500, CHM 49000, COM 49000, CS 49000, CSR 39800, ENGL 49000, ENTR 49000, HDFS 39000, HIST 49900, HK 49000, HTM 39000, MET 29900, MGMT 39000, NUTR 39800, OLS 49100, POL 40300, PSY 49200, SOC 39000, STAT 49000, TECH 39699, THTR 39000, and YDAE 49000. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture. Non-native speakers of English will need to participate in additional testing as proof of language skills. Click here for requirements. GPA Requirement: 2.5 on a 4.0 scaleLanguage Requirement: none |
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Academic Program | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Course information for 2023 coming soon! Internship placements are available in a variety of sites, including small businesses, corporations, art facilities, sports management organizations, major hotels, government agencies, fashion houses, publishing companies, museums, broadcasting studios, 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 (remotely 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 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 2021 Time Block: A IDIS 49000: Analyzing and Exploring the Global City-Sydney TECH 33000: Technology And The Global Society Time Block: B Sydney Internship Experience/Internship Focus Session (REQUIRED) |
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Excursions | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The program fee includes a half-day guided tour of Sydney and a full-day guided tour to the Blue Mountains and Featherdale Wildlife Park. 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. |
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Housing | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Students will live in central Sydney in fully furnished apartments with other Purdue program participants. Housing in Sydney is expensive; therefore there will be multiple students living in each apartment with two to three students per bedroom, depending on its size. The apartment layout could vary greatly, but all have a bathroom and living/dining/kitchen area. The kitchen will be equipped with basic cooking/eating utensils. Wireless access will be available for web searches and email. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Estimated Program Costs | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location. This will vary by program. Please note costs below were listed for a previous term, more information on 2023 costs coming soon! The program costs are estimates. They are useful for planning purposes, but are subject to change due to currency exchange rate fluctuation and inflation. Students should regard these figures as approximate amounts. Compared to West Lafayette, Sydney is an expensive city and extensive travel on weekends will increase students' costs. The program fee includes tuition & fees for six credits, housing, internship placement, excursions, and a pass for local transportation. If, due to COVID-19, the program is unable to proceed on-site as planned, the internships and classes will take place remotely, and the housing portion of the program fee will be reduced by approximately 50% or more. Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Summer 2021
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Financial Aid | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs 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. |
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Application Deadlines | |||||||||||||||||||||||
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To insure a place in a program, apply early. As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application. Application Process for Purdue’s Summer Internship Programs:The preliminary application includes: the online study abroad application, a transcript, essay, two recommendations (one academic recommendation on the form that you can submit via your MyStudyAbroad page and one work-related recommendation on company letterhead from any current or previous job or internship supervisor), and a copy of your passport or proof of passport application. The preliminary application must be submitted to Programs for Study Abroad by February 1, 2021. **We will begin reviewing completed applications in early January; the program could potentially fill up before the deadline. It is imperative, however, that the preliminary application is complete by the deadline at the very latest!** Once students are conditionally accepted into the program, they must attend one of the two mandatory advising sessions in February (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.
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Returnees Information | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Click below to search for Purdue 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 studied in the country you are interested in. |
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Resources | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383 or email studyabroad@purdue.edu. |