About the Country

Australia

Become an intern abroad in Australia and begin to chart your own course to professional success.  A wealthy country with a high quality of life, Australia ranked second in the UN’s 2016 Human Development Index. With the eighth-largest immigrant population in the world, the nation offers a truly international community for you to join, full of racial and ethnic diversity. The “island continent” is full of wonderful cities and towns, each with its own distinct personality and appeal. For a big city with European vibes, look no further than Melbourne, where the country’s biggest sports fanatics live alongside some of Australia’s most important cultural institutions. Sydney, Australia’s most populous city, attracts over two million tourists a year with its gorgeous cityscape and endless number of things to do. Brisbane, with its year-round warm weather, the biggest Australian modern art gallery, and a smattering of cultural venues housed in converted buildings, is a vibrant city sharing the country’s eastern coast with Sydney. Perth, Australia’s capital and one of the most isolated major cities in the world, offers urban life at an easygoing pace on the western coast. Want a break from the hustle and bustle? Escape to Australia’s small towns. Central Tilba, a period village nestled at the base of Mt. Dromedary, offers several shops, restaurants, and cafes in colorful old buildings. Esperance is a surreal coastal fixture in southwestern Australia with a bright pink lake not far from the ocean, some of the whitest sand beaches in the country, and the world’s only full-size replica of Stonehenge. Go fishing in the coastal town of Yamba, where you can see dolphins jumping in the sea and give surfing a try at Angourie. Once a gold rush mining town in the 19th century, Kalgoorlie still offers an Old West feel, with historic buildings and mine tours set against a desert backdrop. Australia has the perfect spot for you, whatever your style and speed.