PROGRAM OVERVIEW

    The internship, which is a supervised unpaid work placement, allows students to gain experience in business, industry, social or governmental agencies, theatres, museums or other work environments in a different work culture. Individuals possessing relevant practical experience must commit to a full-time internship for 9 weeks as determined by the placement site.

    Academic credit for internships must be arranged at the student’s home institution; therefore, the student must meet his/her school’s requirements for internship credit.

    Please carefully read Program Details for additional information pertinent to all CCSA programs.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

    The application requirements for the internship program are as follows:

1. 1.Minimum age of 18 at time of application.
   

2. 2.Sophomore standing or above at time of application.
   

3. 3.A minimum grade point average of 3.0 overall (unofficial college transcript required) at time of application.
   

4. 4. The program is open only to students seeking aca-  
       demic credit for the internship.
       Following receipt of the CCSA application form, additional documents will be requested.  Detailed instructions pertaining to these items will be shared in an acknowledgment email.
   
   LOCATING INTERNSHIP SITES
   

    CCSA, in cooperation with our Sydney agency, will attempt to tailor each internship to meet the needs of the student (based upon his/her academic background, previous work experience and relevant interests), to the best of our ability and in light of the current circum-stances within the intern’s requested field(s). Once the application has been received by CCSA, companies/organizations which the on-site Internship Supervisor feels will match the student’s interests and skills will be contacted and be given the candidate’s resume to consider.

    While every attempt is made to secure a placement within an area specified by the student, there is no guarantee that a placement will be found that exactly meets expectations. The student may be placed in an alternate, but related area.

ORIENTATION/INTERVIEW

    An orientation will be provided within the first week; subjects covered will include general program information, assessment information, professionalism, dress code and Australian workplace culture. Students may need to attend an interview at their placement site organization during orientation week.

SUPERVISION

    During periodic meetings, students will have the opportunity to discuss any area of their internship with the Internship Supervisor. Students are also encouraged to arrange an appointment to discuss with the Internship Supervisor any program-related issues.

    An evaluation form will be completed by the Placement Site Supervisor on the intern’s performance.

PROGRAM COSTS

    The cost of the Internship in Sydney Program is $6395.  This includes the intern placement fee, 10 weeks accommodation, health insurance, arrival airport transfer, local transport pass, orientation tour or Sydney with dinner, two Sydney cultural activities, an out-of-Sydney tour and a farewell function.  Interns are housed (two to three per room) in furnished student apartments or university housing with shared studio space (lounge and kitchenette).  Visa processing fees and airfare are NOT included. Each participant must arrange his/her own air transportation.

    A minimum of $1200 should be budgeted for living expenses. Participants should also budget additional funds for personal expenses such as souvenirs and independent travel, based upon their individual spending habits.

    All costs are subject to change in the event of unan-ticipated increases in monetary exchange rates or other changes in program costs. In some cases, program items may be deleted in lieu of a price increase.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE & DEADLINES

    A $200 deposit is due at the time of application.  A first payment of $3000 (in addition to the $200 deposit) is due by the application deadline date, February 13, 2009. The final payment of $3195 is due by April 17, 2009.

    Please familiarize yourself with the Cancellation Policy.  Checks should be made payable to “CCSA.” Please consider your cancelled check as receipt for payment. Returned checks will incur a $20 penalty fee.