Internship Form

Internship Agreement
The BU Sydney Internship Advisors devote a great deal of time and energy into identifying and cultivating suitable internship placements, maintaining close relationships with internship supervisors, and matching students to placements in a careful and considered manner.
Because the efforts that will be made to place you are significant and because important alliances can be damaged when expectations are not met, it is important that you understand and accept your responsibilities as a student participating in a BU Sydney Internship Program.
Please consider carefully the following items before indicating your acceptance of them.
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- a) I understand that internships are dependent on the opportunities available at the time of the placement as well as on my previous experience and qualifications. This form will be my internship advisor’s first point of reference as the placement process begins, so I will be sure to complete it on time, carefully, and thoughtfully.
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- b) I understand that Boston University Study Abroad cannot guarantee my first choice internship, but every effort will be made to find me a placement within the track that I was admitted to. A number of factors may be in play at any given time that may be cause for some compromise. I will endeavor to be flexible, realistic, respectful, and open-minded throughout the placement process.
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- c) I understand that the goal is always to find the best internship experience, not the biggest corporate name. In order for my internship advisor to find a placement that will be a good fit for me, I must be able to articulate what kind of organization and work functions I would most like to pursue. I understand that due to the nature of the program, I will not be able to “shop” for a placement or interview at multiple sites.
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- d) I understand that all BU Sydney internships are unpaid and that receiving compensation would violate the terms of my Australian visa.
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- e) I understand that Sydney is a large city and that I will need to spend time each day commuting to my internship. I will be responsible for paying for my own transportation costs, which may amount to as much as $50AUD per week.
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- f) I understand that by participating in this program, I am an emissary of Boston University and the United States, and that I must conduct myself in a professional manner at all times. I am expected to demonstrate courtesy, punctuality, initiative, cooperative attitude, proper grooming habits, honesty, and a willingness to learn.
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- g) I understand that 100% attendance is expected at my internship. In the event that I need to miss my internship due to illness, I will inform both my BU advisor and internship site immediately. I will also provide my BU advisor with a doctor’s certificate. Under no circumstances will I request time off or a variation to my schedule without first conferring with my BU advisor. Tardiness and absences will be noted on an evaluation form completed by the site, and may have a negative impact on my grade.
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- h) I understand that despite best efforts, my internship might not exactly meet my expectations. My acceptance of the offer of an internship constitutes a commitment on my part to persevere through challenging periods. There may be tasks that I find unpalatable, or days where there is too little or too much work to do. The emphasis should always be on how I can best assist the organization, and not on how much fun or stimulation the organization is providing me. The primary aim of the internship is to put me into an environment where I can have a rewarding cultural experience, contribute to an organization, meet Australians, and have some personal or professional successes.

Internship Form

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Internship Agreement

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