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Bridging Cultures Program

PDAC and PDNC Internship Abroad Programs

 




 

Included in the PDAC and PDNC Internship Program Fees

 


The Bridging Cultures Program is our in-country orientation designed exclusively for PDAC and PDNC Internship students in Australia, New Zealand, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. You will arrive in Cairns, Rotorua, Shanghai, or Hong Kong on your designated group flight and participate in this informative 3-day orientation. The Bridging Cultures Program includes a variety of sessions focused on providing you with information relating to the country and culture in which you will be living as well as the opportunity to explore some specific aspects of Australia, New Zealand, Shanghai, and Hong Kong through excursions.


Our unique Bridging Cultures Program will offer you the opportunity to not only meet other students who will be participating in the internship abroad program, but it will also prepare you for the cultural changes that you may find while interning in a new culture. Offered exclusively to PDAC and PDNC placement interns, our aim is to provide you with a sound introduction to the country while enjoying some of the exciting attractions.


*Please note that location and activities may vary for each internship intake. The PDAC and PDNC Bridging Cultures Program is not available to Custom Designed Internship Participants.


 

Session Topics

  • Culture Shock
  • Cultural Highlights
  • Health and Safety Abroad
  • Differences in the Work Environment
  • Internship Assessment Overview
  • Internship Expectations
  • Placement Details

 

Excursions

Excursions can vary and can change at any time, however the following activities are typically included
in each Program Introduction:

  • Day trip to the Great Barrier Reef (Australia) - Please note that SCUBA diving is NOT covered by HTH health insurance covered by the program.
  • Day trip around Wellington and a Seal Coast Safari (New Zealand)
  • A group celebration dinner is held downtown on the final night. 

 

Other Highlights

  • Social time with other interns who will be in the country during the same time period.