| Custom Designed Internship placements are available for students who are unable to participate in one of our pre-set PDAC placements for any one of the following reasons: - You do not meet the minimum GPA or college level requirements.
- You cannot attend the program during set PDAC dates.
- You need an internship of a duration other than 10 weeks.
AustraLearn Custom Designed Internships are available in most every field of study. These one-of-a kind placements can accommodate a variety of start and end dates and program lengths of 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, or 16 weeks. In the required cover letter, applicants should detail the type of internship that they are seeking and their desired start and end dates. The success rate of these placements is very high, and students marvel at being able to intern with organizations that most closely mirror their desired experience.
In general, it is possible to start an AustraLearn Custom Designed Internship at any time, however, applications must be completed at least four months prior to the desired internship start date. AustraLearn will try to match up these dates as closely as possible, but we suggest that the applicants have some flexibility. Program fees vary with the actual finalized program length.
 Once you have submitted your completed application with all supporting documentation, including a specific cover letter, and have paid the initial deposit, our overseas staff members in Australia and New Zealand will find an internship placement to meet your needs. Your application MUST be received at least four months prior to your intended start date.
Most aspects of the custom designed internship placements are the same as the PDAC placements. For instance, housing, on-site support services, and pre-departure services are similar across both types of programs. However, the custom designed internships do not include a Program Introduction because of the varying start dates for each placement. You will receive a welcome packet and an orientation phone call upon arrival in Australia or New Zealand.
Additionally, custom designed internship placements do not carry credit from Chapman University, however, you can often arrange credit with your home university. You will want to speak with advisors at your home university about the processes and assessments they will require.
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Internship Quick Facts
Application Deadline A complete application must be received by AustraLearn at least four months prior to the intended start date.
Program Dates Dates are flexible, please include your intended start date in your cover letter. Program Fees* for 2008 and Duration The following internship durations are available for custom designed placements (fees are in USD): $3,735 for 6 weeks $4,075 for 8 weeks $4,450 for 10 weeks $4,790 for 12 weeks
$5,165 for 14 weeks
$5,505 for 16 weeks
*All fees are subject to change. See website for most updated fees. Fees Inclusions The program fees include delivery of the internship as stated, ongoing management and student support, housing (rent only) in a homestay or shared apartment, cell phone (minutes purchased at an additional cost)and basic pre-trip services provided by AustraLearn. Pre-departure services include assistance with visas, airline tickets, and orientation. These internships are unpaid.
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