{"id":2912,"date":"2025-07-29T16:10:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T20:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/?post_type=bu-program-page&#038;p=2912"},"modified":"2026-04-01T10:06:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T14:06:08","slug":"sydney-internship-summer-travel-writing","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/degree-program\/sydney-internship-summer-travel-writing\/","title":{"rendered":"Sydney Internship Summer: Travel Writing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<nav class=\"toc-wrapper\" id=\"toc\" aria-label=\"Page Section Navigation\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"toc-heading toc-nav-toggle\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Toggle Page Contents Navigation\" aria-expanded=\"true\">Page Contents<\/span><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h2>Requirements &amp; Considerations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Open to undergraduate and graduate students<\/li><li>Non-US citizens must contact BU Study Abroad prior to submitting an application, and are strongly encouraged to apply early in order to allow sufficient time to secure a visa. Obtaining visas may not be possible for applications received after the March 1 deadline.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/apply\/\">Admissions requirements<\/a> for all programs<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"--height_percent: 0%;\" data-height=\"0%\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_1771266271-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1760 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_1771266271-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_1771266271-636x424.jpeg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_1771266271-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_1771266271-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_1771266271-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2>Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students enroll in a required journalism course and a four-unit internship, which includes a non-unit HUB co-curricular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"\/abroad\/degree-program\/sydney-internship-summer-travel-writing\/curriculum\/\">Curriculum and Courses<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"--height_percent: 0%;\" data-height=\"0%\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"\/abroad\/files\/2025\/06\/ERIN-PHAIR-SAR-Staff-Italy-Matera-Sassi-di-Matera-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-527 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/06\/ERIN-PHAIR-SAR-Staff-Italy-Matera-Sassi-di-Matera-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/06\/ERIN-PHAIR-SAR-Staff-Italy-Matera-Sassi-di-Matera-636x477.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/06\/ERIN-PHAIR-SAR-Staff-Italy-Matera-Sassi-di-Matera-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/06\/ERIN-PHAIR-SAR-Staff-Italy-Matera-Sassi-di-Matera-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/06\/ERIN-PHAIR-SAR-Staff-Italy-Matera-Sassi-di-Matera-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2>Housing &amp; Student Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>Program Residences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Students have single, furnished rooms in 3 or 4 person suites with a shared kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and common area with a television. They are provided with bedding, a bath towel, and wash cloth. There is a microwave in the kitchen, which can also be used to bake. There is a mall a short walk away where students can purchase kitchen supplies, home goods, and groceries.<\/li><li>Board is not included\/no stipend.<\/li><li>No dining hall availability.<\/li><li>24 hr. security, a roof deck for students to hang out, a fully stocked library with computers, and classrooms in the same building.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"--height_percent: 0%;\" data-height=\"0%\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left\">Program Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h6 class=\"has-text-align-left is-style-semester\">Summer Term<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Program Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Late May &#8211; Late July<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h6 class=\"has-text-align-left is-style-semester\">Summer Term<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Applications Open<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\"><strong>December 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h6 class=\"has-text-align-left is-style-semester\">Summer Term<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\"><strong>March 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>This program is&nbsp;<strong>rolling admissions<\/strong>; applications are reviewed once all application materials are received, prior to all deadlines. It is the student\u2019s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received by the BU Study Abroad office. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible as some programs and internship tracks have limited space and may fill up before the deadline. Submitting a complete application prior to the application deadline, does not guarantee acceptance. Students will be emailed an admissions decision within three weeks of a completed application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Information for&nbsp;<strong>BU Students Awaiting an Admissions Decision<\/strong>&nbsp;and exceptions to the standard admission calendar for all students can be found&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/plan\/admissions-calendar\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"--height_percent: 0%;\" data-height=\"0%\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"783\" src=\"\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/john-mcarthur-ROQzKIAdY78-unsplash-1024x783.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1780 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/john-mcarthur-ROQzKIAdY78-unsplash-1024x783.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/john-mcarthur-ROQzKIAdY78-unsplash-636x486.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/john-mcarthur-ROQzKIAdY78-unsplash-768x587.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/john-mcarthur-ROQzKIAdY78-unsplash-1536x1175.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/john-mcarthur-ROQzKIAdY78-unsplash-2048x1566.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2>Cost &amp; Financial Considerations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Summer 2026 Tuition <strong>&amp; Fees<\/strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;$10,981<br>Cost includes tuition, housing, program related activities, administrative fee,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"\/abroad\/planning-resources\/scholarships-and-grants\/\" target=\"_blank\">overseas medical insurance, and emergency evacuation coverage<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/abroad\/files\/2026\/02\/sydney-travel-writing-and-internship-program-summer-2026.pdf\">Estimated program budget&nbsp;including cost of living expenses<\/a>.<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/planning-resources\/scholarships-and-grants\/\">Grants and Scholarships<\/a>&nbsp;available<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"--height_percent: 0%;\" data-height=\"0%\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-background-dim has-parallax\" style=\"background-image:url(\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/banner-sydney2.jpg)\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Ready to Study in Sydney?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-bu-red-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/abroad-application.bu.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Students.Apply&amp;Program_ID=10055\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Requirements &amp; Considerations Open to undergraduate and graduate studentsNon-US citizens must contact BU Study Abroad prior to submitting an application, and are strongly encouraged to apply early in order to allow sufficient time to secure a visa. 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