Custom Date Overview Custom Date Internship placements are available for interns 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 Date 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 6-26 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. Most aspects of the custom date 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 date 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. Application Deadline In general, it is possible to start an AustraLearn Custom Date 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.
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. Approximate Program Fees Please see the Fees and Finances section. Internship Placements You can utilize the same internship placements for either a PDAC or Custom Date Internship. See the links below for examples of past internships. This is not a complete list, so if you do not see the internship that you are looking for, just let us know and we will go find it for you. |