Oceania, as the name suggests, is ruled by the water, and is made up of some 30,000 islands. Although not all of them are inhabited, there are a few spots that sparkle for interns more than buried treasure. Pack your preferred floating device and go with the flow in this easygoing region.

Australia. The land of sun, sand, and surf certainly has plenty to entice you, but there’s more to Australia than meets the eye. For example, there’s vegemite and dingos. It’s also an important world economy that is highly connected to and influenced by Asia, providing ample internship opportunities. Sydney, specifically, is a top choice in the region. As a magnet for international interns, Sydney offers a diverse atmosphere and plenty of internship placements. Plus, how cool would it be to work with a view of the Sydney Opera House? Melbourne is yet another good choice in OZ. A livable and easy to navigate city and the cultural capital of Australia, Melbourne maintains a memorable, artsy ambience. Whichever city you decide to settle your internship roots in, there’s plenty of Outback and seaside to keep blood flowing properly.

New Zealand. The landscapes are as breathtaking as the Lord of the Rings movies portray. Your camera will work overtime on the weekends as you explore waterfalls, mountain peaks, and glaciers. The majority of interns in New Zealand head to Auckland, the country’s largest city. The City of Sails offers art, culture, and the best of city life for interns. The capital of New Zealand, Wellington, is referred to as the adventure capital of the world. Fitting in with the theme of this region, “Welly” provides the perfect balance of outdoor living, with it’s harbour and green rolling hills, and stellar internship opportunities.

The Islands. To truly experience island culture, intern abroad in one of the smaller Oceanic islands. They may be modest in size, but they pack a punch when it comes to opportunities to intern and experience a different way of life. An island group of over 300 islands, Fiji is one of the most popular destinations in the South Pacific, making it ideal for tourism-related internships in Oceania. Halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii sits Samoa; island hop to this community-minded nation to pursue environmental or education internships.