Arcadia University: Australian Parliamentary Internship

  Australia

• Canberra: 
Canberra

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: Inquire for specific dates.

Description: The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University can help you achieve an incomparable overseas study experience through an internship in the Australian Parliament, or in an Australian public service agency, industry or community organization, or lobby group. You'll also undertake academic course work in Australian politics and government at The Australian National University.

Credits
Courses may be selected among various departments. You will earn the following hours of credit.
* Fall, spring and summer semester: 16 credits.
* Academic year: 32 credits.

Admission Requirements
GPA Requirements: 3.2 or better on a 4.0 scale.

Highlights: As Australia's capital city, Canberra is an ideal place to learn about the Australian Parliament and policy making. It's the home of Australia's federal government and serves as the headquarters for all federal departments as well as for many national associations and lobby groups. Through the Australian National Internship Program (ANIP) you'll enjoy an exceptional opportunity to complete research for a member or senator of the Australian Parliament, or for a public service agency, industry or community organization, or lobby group.

You'll spend four days per week for eleven weeks on your internship, and be enrolled in a semester-long course that will introduce you to Australian politics, and public policy. Best of all, you won't be in the program with just Americans. Australians from all around the country participate on the program as well. You'll also have access to all of the facilities and social activities of Australian National University.

Qualifications: GPA Requirements: 3.2 or better on a 4.0 scale. You must be in good academic standing and not on disciplinary probation.

Cost in US$: Inquire for more information.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Written Application

The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University's Mission Statement: The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University advances the University's mission to prepare students for life in a rapidly changing global society. Because international learning is an essential component of an effective undergraduate education, Arcadia is committed to providing high-quality, academically sound and experientially rich study abroad programs and support services to a wide range of students and institutions. Aspects of this mission have existed throughout the history of The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University and today the mission is at the core of everything we do. One of the ways we apply it to our programs is through the Arcadia Commitment.