University: University of Bath

Studying: BSc Economics

Country: UK

Heading to: Sydney, Australia

For how long: 12 weeks

Starting: April/ May 2010

Programme: Accounting Internships

Summer Internships

What are you most looking forward to in Australia?

I look forward to experiencing a unique culture and lifestyle.

What do you hope to achieve/ learn on your internship?

I hope to learn as much as I can about the firm itself and the industry that its in. I hope to experience something that only a handful have experienced before.

What do you think this internship/ placement will add to your CV?

I think that this internship will add a new dimension to my CV that is absent on others. It will show that I relish new challenges and show my ability to adapt to any situation without any major problems.

Why are you travelling to Australia for your internship?

I have always wanted to travel to Australia but never had the chance. I think this is the perfect opportunity to combine my career and personal hobbies.

How jealous do you think your friends are going to be?

I think all my friends are going to be quite jealous as many of them ! are having trouble finding placements and just because of the fact that I will be in Australia will make them very jealous.

If you’re interested in a summer Accounting internship or a graduate Accounting placement, click through to the Accounting Internships page for full details on the programme and example internships.

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Name: Anthony

University: Sheffield Hallam University

Course: BA Honours Business economics

Country: UK

Heading to: Sydney, Australia

For how long: 12 weeks

Starting: June 2011

Programme: Finance Internship under the Summer 2011 Internships programme

What are you most looking forward to in Australia?

One thing I personally look forward to is simply the opportunity to work both in my actual field of study, and abroad, potentially two new and undoubtedly fantastic experiences.

What do you hope to achieve/ learn on your internship?

I do hope to gain real practical experience into a subject which I have basically been studying now for 6 years, and actually achieve the results to prove myself to my potential employers.

What do you think this internship/ placement will add to your CV?

I think the concept of working in an entirely new environment and not only in the area, but the exact department (finance) in relation to your academic study is invaluable CV experience.

Why are you travelling to Australia for your internship?

Fortunately I do have a significant proportion of my family in Australia, so from holiday’s at least I have had a basic idea of how fantastic a country it really is.

How jealous do you think your friends are going to be?

It’s the opportunity to both obtain a work placement, and travel to the other side of the world, so I think my friends being envious is definitely unquestionable.

If you’re interested in a placement year Finance or Accounting internship, summer internship or a graduate Finance placement, click through to the Finance Internships page for full details on the programme and example internship company and positions descriptions.

University: Berlin School of Economics

Course: Bachelor of Finance & Accounting

Country: Germany

Heading to: Sydney, Australia

For how long: 24 weeks

Starting: August 2010

Programme: Finance Internships programme

What are you most looking forward to in Australia?

Summer in winter. Moreover , I want to truely experience the Australian way of life and get an insight in the the working world as well.

What do you hope to achieve/ learn on your internship?

Learn a lot about the different processes in a business. It will be my goal to widen my knowledge in finance/controlling and learn a lot about the advanced functions of Excel and SAP.

What do you think this internship/ placement will add to your CV?

International and incultural experience as well as good training on the job.

Why are you travelling to Australia for your internship?

Because I feel affection for the Australian life.

How jealous do you think your friends are going to be?

Unbelievably jealous, however, I invited everbody!

If you’re interested in a placement year Finance or Accounting internship, summer internship or a graduate Finance placement, click through to the Finance Internships page for full details on the programme and example internship company and positions descriptions.

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University: Susquehanna University

Course: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Emphasis in Finance

Country: United States

Heading to: Sydney, Australia

For how long: 10 weeks

Starting: May 2010

Programme: Finance Internships programme

Click here for Summer 2011 Internships – US College Students & Graduates

Megan applied from the US for a summer 2010 internship in Finance. She applied with her friend Molly who will be place at the same time into Sydney and in the same accommodation. Molly will be undertaking a 10 week HR Internship over the US summer break.

Megan and Molly are both having their phone interviews this week with Sydney companies they will be carrying out their summer internship in. We wish both Megan and Molly the best for their phone interviews and we’re sure they will be successful.

Below are some of Megan’s comments on why she chose Australia and what she’s looking forward to:

In Australia, I am most looking for the experience. I want to get a grasp on what it is like in the business world of a different country, other than America. I want to get to know how the people live, and the culture behind it.

I want to learn all about the company I am working with, and how international business is formed. I think having an internship in a different country will make my resume that much stronger, and I will stick out more than the rest.

I have chosen Australia to do an internship in because I have already been in ten countries in Europe, and also, since Australia is an English speaking country, I figured that that I would get more out of it since I do not speak any other language.

My friends are beyond jealous, because I’m finally living my dream of traveling everywhere I want to go, and I’m not letting anything, or anyone hold me back.

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If you’re interested in a placement year Finance or Accounting internship, summer internship or a graduate Finance placement, click through to the Finance Internships page for full details on the programme and example internship company and positions descriptions.

Name: Helle

University: Copenhagen Business Academy

Course: AP Degree program in Financial management

Heading to: Sydney, Australia

For how long: 12 weeks

Starting: January 2010

Intern Options Programme:

• Sydney Finance Internships Programme

Helle is from Denmark and is required to undertake a 12 week internship as part of her studies at the Copenhagen Business Academy. The timeframe was very short to place Helle but we managed to find her a fantastic finance internship position in two weeks.

When Helle applied to Intern Options for her finance internship this is what she was after:

I expect to try different fields of work within the company, to see how the business works. I expect to get some different tasks of my own, which I am responsible for.

Helle is travelling to Sydney with her partner Jesper who is also undertaking a finance internship as part of his studies.  They will have a great time enjoying the Australian summer. They will both be in Sydney for 26 weeks, the first 12 weeks will be for their internship and the second 12 weeks will be to write up their university thesis.

If you’re interested in a Graphic Design Internship in Sydney or Melbourne then check out the Finance Internships page for full details and example Internships.

All the best to Helle and Jesper on their 2010 internships.

Jackie is on a Summer Internship in the finance department of a Sydney based security firm.  She is from Durham University currently doing a Mathematics BSc degree (Hons).  Jackie started in early June and will be back in the UK for ready to start the new year of university with some great finance experience on her CV.

Hi Jon,

I’m having a fantastic time in Sydney! I’ve been put in a great house in Surry Hills, with lovely housemates, which is really near to work so I can walk everyday; and the internship is wonderful – there are 6 other interns in the company and we have weekly lunches which are a lot of fun.

I’ve been really lucky with everyone I’ve met so far and am really having a brilliant time and have settled in well.

Thank you so much for helping to organise everything – I’m simply so happy to be here and looking forward to another 3 months in Sydney!

Kind regards,

Jackie

For more information on the finance internship opportunities available in Sydney or Melbourne – Check out our Finance Internship page for full details