The fresh, new Turing Scheme for the United Kingdom is an amazing opportunity for students/participants from the UK to do an internship in exciting destinations. For example, Australia - the remote and attractive continent that’s probably on everybody’s bucket list of places to visit! It’s not the typical choice of destinations for an internship but it’s surely one of the coolest.
It’s also one of the most expensive destinations – that is where the Turing Scheme programme can help you fund your internship. Australia will look great on your CV because it’s somewhere extraordinary – not everyone goes on a journey that’s so far away for a truly unique internship experience! Australia is one of the most developed countries in the world, and one of the most diverse countries too with about a third of the population being immigrants. Additionally, it’s a friendly and welcoming country. It’s possible that you’ve always dreamt about learning to surf. Then Australia would be a super choice for you – it has many of the best surfing beaches and opportunities in the world! Let’s take a look at some popular and attractive cities in Australia.
Sydney is the largest city in Australia and the capital of New South Wales. It is located on the East coast. Sydney is one of the most international cities in the world in terms of immigrants and foreign students that are attracted to it. It’s not only for the high level of education but also because of the pleasant weather, fantastic beaches, parks, a busy night life, etc. You could call Sydney a cosmopolitan melting pot. You won’t feel alone during your Turing Scheme mobility, that’s for sure. Sydney is a comfortable city and one of the safest in the world but also the most expensive destination in Australia and very expensive compared to other destinations.
Sydney’s economy is very strong, especially in finance, manufacturing, and tourism with a great concentration of foreign banks and multinational corporations. From a tourist’s point of view, Sydney is also very interesting – it’s one of the richest regions in Australia in terms of Aboriginal archaeological sites. Worth seeing are the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. The famous Blue Mountains are also well known to international visitors.
Melbourne is the second biggest city in Australia and the capital of Victoria. It’s located in the South-Eastern part of mainland Australia, south of Sydney. One might say that Melbourne is Australia’s cultural capital and a centre of music, theatre, sport, art, film, literature, etc. Melbourne has an abundance of public parks and gardens with lots of plants including rare species. It’s a very pleasant city for your Turing Scheme mobility. What also makes it a comfortable city is its bicycle sharing system along with a network of marked cycling lanes.
Some of the most visited attractions of Melbourne are Queen Victoria Market (one of the largest open-air markets), Crown Casino, Southbank, Melbourne Zoo, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Aquarium, amongst others. The universities of Melbourne are increasingly popular among international students.
Melbourne has a highly diversified economy with strength in finance, manufacturing, research, IT, education, logistics, transportation, and tourism. You will surely find the right company for your Turing Scheme internship!
Brisbane is the third most popular city in Australia and the capital Queensland. It is also a diverse city with more than a third of its population being of foreign heritage. Tourism plays a great role in the economy of Brisbane. Some of the attractions worth a visit in Brisbane and its surrounds include the Queensland Cultural Centre, South Bank Parklands, the Riverwalk network, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (how about cuddling a fluffy koala or feeding a funny kangaroo? 😊), Mount Coot-tha Reserve, Moreton Bay, and others. You will find many national parks around Brisbane which are popular places for hiking and bushwalking. The Gold Coast to the South and Sunshine Coast to the North of Brisbane are very popular destinations for swimming and surfing!
Brisbane is a major destination for foreign students; international education is significant to the economy of Australia. Students enjoy hot summers and warm winters! As a participant of a Turing Scheme project, you will be able to enjoy them too. Brisbane is an important business hub in Australia, especially in terms of mining, banking, insurance, transportation, information technology, etc. It’s also famous for its restaurants, especially outdoor dining. You can visit Australia and try authentic Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Indian, and Vietnamese cuisine.
For more information about the Turing Scheme see our articles What to Expect from a Turing Scheme Internship, Erasmus+ vs. Turing Scheme, and others on our blog. If you have any questions about Turing Scheme or Erasmus+ programme, don’t hesitate to contact us and don't to forget our Eduator's Handbook for Erasmus+ and our definitive guide for Erasmus+ Funding.