Acceptance Instructions, Sydney Management Internship Program, Spring 2013

• Housing Questionnaire
• Internship Course Selection Form
• Internship Questionnaire (You will be asked to upload your CV in the Australian format; see below.)

• Notarized photocopy of Details Page of Passport (page with picture)
• University of Sydney Application Form (will be sent to you via email with instructions)
• Official BU transcript. You can order one online on the Office of the University Registrar website, or obtain one in person at 881 Commonwealth Ave, second floor.

Return The Above To Boston:

Boston University Study Abroad
Attn: Sydney Program Manager
888 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
Fax: 617-353-5402
Email: abroad@bu.edu

**Please make a copy of all forms submitted for your records.

• Police Background Check (see instructions below)
• Electronic copy of CV in Australian format. Please use the following format when naming the file: “Duck, Donald, S13, CV.” Refer to the details below, and download a sample.
• Expression of interest in Resident Assistant or Program Assistant position (optional) by November 7 (see instructions below)
• Photo — Scan and email a photo. The photo must be an uncropped image of your face from the top of your head to your chin against a plain white background (i.e. a passport photo). E-mailed images must be scanned at 200-250 dpi and should be saved as a high-quality JPG file. The name of the file should be your name and semester of study in the format, for example: “Duck, Donald, S13.” Photos that do not meet these requirements will not be accepted.

Scan and Email the Above to:

busydneyprogram@iinet.net.au

On the Internship Questionnaire (mentioned above), you must include an electronic copy of your CV in the Australian format (download a sample). Your CV provides your internship advisor with an idea of who you are and your work experience. It plays an important part in your internship placement. We have included a sample Australian-style CV for you to use as a guide. Your internship advisor will forward your CV to prospective internship supervisors so please follow these guidelines closely.

• Your name, address, email address, and age (very important) at the top.
• Leave the objective out.
• Your present university and its location, courses you have taken that are relevant to the internship interest you have expressed, including a brief summary of what was covered in the course, and your grade point average (spell out “grade point average” – do not abbreviate it). Please outline the aspects of relevant coursework (most recent courses at the top). Do not include high school education. If you have attended more than one university, list them in reverse chronological order.
• Relevant work experience, paid or voluntary. Outline the skills and knowledge you acquired in each position.
• Extracurricular activities — list non-relevant paid or volunteer work here.
• Other interests (optional).
• Computer skills, including level of proficiency with individual programs.

Don’t worry about fitting all the relevant information on one page. In fact, we encourage you to make your CV at least two pages long.

Don’t bother putting “references available upon request” at the bottom because no one in Sydney will call your references. If you have a written reference from a previous employer that you would like to add to your file, you may send it to us. Proofread your CV very carefully. Nothing looks worse than a CV containing errors.

Students are required to get a background check. We understand that it may take longer than two weeks for you to receive confirmation of your police background check. It is fine if you send other materials first and send your police background check when you receive it.

When you receive the results of your background check, please scan and email the confirmation to busydneyprogram@iinet.net.au and bring the original copy with you to Sydney.

CORI Form

Anyone with a Massachusetts mailing address, including BU students, and students from other schools in Massachusetts may use the CORI request form to obtain their police background check.

• CORI request form

Students should submit the CORI request form along with the $25 processing fee, by mail to the address below. You must pay with a bank check or money order made payable to: the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (please note: they do not accept personal checks). Note that you must get this form notarized (bring your passport with you to the notary public). The results of your CORI request will be mailed to you at the address you provide on the form.

Completed forms should be mailed to:

Criminal History Systems Board
200 Arlington Street
Suite 2200, Chelsea, MA 02150
ATTN: CORI Unit

Non Residents

Non residents will need to contact their state agency.
*A background check from your local police department is acceptable.

The Boston University Sydney Program has openings for several Sydney Resident Assistants (RAs). Being a Resident Assistant in Sydney requires maturity, flexibility, problem-solving, and people skills. RAs are accountable for four basic areas: guiding students in their proper use of the BU residence, developing student well-being, planning community building activities, and enforcing the rules of the Sydney Program in a positive and fair manner.

Dates

RAs must arrive in Sydney a few days early for orientation and training and must remain a couple of days after the program ends.

Remuneration

Details on application.

RA Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in the RA Orientation and Training Program
• Assist with arrival day and student departures—RAs must notify the Residential and Property Manager (RPM) of all possible travel plans and have them approved by the RPM before making any official arrangements.
• On-call duties
• Prepare floor for student arrivals (room inventories/inspections, bulletin boards, etc.)
• Ensure residential policies are being followed
• Complete administrative paperwork (including incident reports)
• Assist with referring maintenance requests
• Develop community activities and promote student well-being

Please send and email to chartevelt@iinet.net.au if you require any further information about this position.

How to Apply

If you are interested in being a Sydney Resident Assistant, please send an email to busydneyprogram@iinet.net.au by no later than March 30, 2013 with the following:

• A statement expressing your interest in the position (indicate RA or PA) and any relevant experience you have
• Your CV/résumé
• Your telephone contact details (including the best time we can reach you and your location)

After an initial review of this information, selected students will be invited to take part in telephone interviews. After further consideration and a possible second interview, the successful candidates will be contacted by email or telephone with a decision.

The Boston University Sydney Program has openings for several Sydney Program Assistants (PAs). The PA is an integeral member of the administrative support team in regard to library/classroom support and is also involved in organizing the social, cultural, and educational programs for students.

Dates

PAs must arrive in Sydney a few days early for orientation and training and must remain until a couple of days after the program ends.

Remuneration

Details on application.

PA Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in the PA Orientation and Training Program
• Assist with arrival day and student departures — PAs must notify the Assistant Director of all possible travel plans and have them approved by the Assistant Director before making and official arrangements
• Perform designated duties as classroom/library assistant
• Develop, implement, and ensure the smooth running of social, cultural, or educational programs

Please send and email to chartevelt@iinet.net.au if you require any further information about this position.

How to Apply

If you are interested in being a Sydney Program Assistant, please send an email to busydneyprogram@iinet.net.au by no later than March 30, 2013 with the following:

• A statement expressing your interest in the position (indicate RA or PA) and any relevant experience you have
• Your CV/résumé
• Your telephone contact details (including the best time we can reach you and your location)

After an initial review of this information, selected students will be invited to take part in telephone interviews. After further consideration and a possible second interview, the successful candidates will be contacted by email or telephone with a decision.

Pre-departure Meeting Dates

There is a mandatory, program-specific pre-departure meeting for all Boston University students enrolled in an off-campus program next semester. Further information regarding the date, time, and location of the Sydney Programs pre-departure meeting will be forthcoming. Local non-Boston University students are encouraged to attend.

Program Dates

The Sydney Management Internship Program runs from January 9 to July 1, 2013. We have included a tentative calendar below, and will notify you of any changes.

Tentative Academic Calendar

• Wednesday, January 9 — ARRIVE IN SYDNEY
• Wednesday, January 9 – Sunday, January 13 — ORIENTATION PERIOD
• Monday, January 14 — INTERNSHIP BEGINS THIS WEEK
• Tuesday, January 22 — AN 368 COURSE BEGINS
• Saturday, January 26 — Australia Day (Possible Public Holiday on Monday, January 28)
• Sunday, February 17 through Wednesday, February 20 — MELBOURNE FIELD TRIP
• Thursday, February 28 — INTERNSHIP ENDS
• Friday, March 1 — FINAL EXAMINATION FOR AN 368

First Term Dates – University of Sydney

• Wednesday, February 27 through Friday, March 1 — Undergraduate Orientation
• Monday, March 4 — Lectures Begin
• Friday, March 29 through Friday, April 5 — Easter Recess
• Thursday, April 25 — Anzac Day (Public Holiday)
• Friday, June 7 — Lectures End
• Monday, June 10 — Queen’s Birthday
• Monday, June 10 through Friday, June 14 — Study Vacation
• Monday, June 17 through Saturday, June 29 — Examination Period
• Saturday, June 29 — Semester Ends
• Monday, July 1 — PROGRAM DEPARTURE DAY

*Note: Boston University calendar events appear in caps.

Program Cost

The fee for the Spring 2013 Sydney Management Internship Program is $20,800. The program fee includes tuition, internship placement, housing and emergency travel assistance coverage. The program fee will be charged to your student account, which must be settled by the deadline set by Boston University’s Office of Accounting Services.