Sydney Internship September 09, 2026

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Incredible classes and an incredible internship placement

On-site administration of your program

You got to know the staff really well and even had an opportunity to join their band! If you ever had any questions, you could just walk downstairs and someone would help you.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The housing was absolutely incredible. 4 single rooms, 2 toilets and 1 shower, and a kitchen. BU housing had a tap-in security twice, a security guard posted at nights, and a tap key to get on the elevator, so the building was very secure. The housing was next to/attached to the classrooms and admin, so getting to class was super easy.

Sydney food is fine. It's a mix of American fast food, Asian cuisine (varies in quality), avos, and a couple other options. There were some very good Italian options, but they are farther from the city center. I normally would come back so late from the internship I would just cook something small.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I watched a footy match with my employers! That was super fun! I went to Archie Rose's whisky and gin blending classes (highly recommend) and befriended many locals there. That was 50-min away from where I lived, but some locals took me out for drinks and dinner and talked about their home, which was incredible. Just talk to random strangers and go out for light cocktails. That is the best way to meet people. I say this as a whisky enjoyer but not a binge-drinker, notable distinction.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I never had to see a doctor, so I cannot honestly say. But pharmacy and convenience stores with sunscreen and basic hygiene tools are easy to find.

Sydney is super safe just be careful walking across the freeway/outskirts.

I would 100% do a BU program again. The program was incredible. The faculty took us to amazing rooftop restaurants and bars. We did a fun scavenger hunt to get to know the history and set-up of the city, which is imperative because Sydney feels so vast and endless. I absolutely want to do another study abroad with BU. I highly recommend them. I just wouldn't go back to Sydney for that long a time. I miss the language barriers and highly specific culture of the small European countries. I miss struggling to build those connections and putting myself out there. I miss learning the slang and superstitions. Sydney is a blend of hundreds of different cultures. Everyone speaks English well. For most, it is their first language. Having said that, Aussies are super friendly and nice people.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Apart from buying food, BU provided everything else. Some students had to pay to transit for work, but my internship was next to the nearest train station, so it was not relevant for me. Do budget for fun activities. I scuba dived with sandtiger sharks and paid for transport which was close to $260. National flights to other states (apart from Tasmania, which I did not do because of how expensive it was) are pretty cheap.

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• Apartment

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• the internship placement
• the economics class with Andrew
• the faculty band with Mark and Andrew

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