Ranch Internships in Australia

I have recently received my second working holiday visa after having an incredible first year in Australia. I was very lucky to have the opportunity to work at a pre-training farm in Sydney which was set up by Georgie which gained me invaluable experience. This was followed by travelling up the East Coast with one of my closet friends who I met at the job. We visited around 10 different places up the coast and it was definitely a once in a lifetime experience. I had so much fun, made so many friends and incredible memories all whilst discovering lots of beautiful places that Australia has to offer. I will never forget the memories that I made during that time. This opportunity that Georgie and Oyster provided me has allowed me to find a job myself in another pre-training yard where I am living the dream. I have been very lucky to receive lots of training from my boss on one of her retired racehorses in preparation to start riding the pre-trainers. I am so grateful to Georgie and the team who have allowed me to turn what was once a dream into my everyday reality.

The early morning sun casts a golden glow over dew-kissed fields. The scent of fresh earth and blooming flowers fills the air. The sound of roosters crowing ushers in a new day. The rhythm of planting seeds becomes a calming meditation. Working side by side with family and friends fosters deep connections. Each harvest brings a sense of accomplishment and gratitude. Discovering the miracle of birth in a newborn calf or chick. Sharing laughter and stories during breaks under the shade of an old oak tree. The satisfaction of hand-picking ripe vegetables for a fresh meal. Watching the seasons change paints the landscape with vibrant colours. The bond with animals cultivates loyalty and companionship. Experiencing the tranquillity of nature offers peace amidst hard work. The thrill of a tractor ride across open fields exhilarates the spirit. Building resilience through the challenges of unpredictable weather. Learning the cycles of life fosters a deep appreciation for nature. The joy of sharing homegrown produce with neighbour creates community. The simple pleasure of a warm meal after a long day’s work. Each sunset over the fields feels like a promise of tomorrow. The legacy of farming connects generations through shared traditions. A love for the land grows, rooted in hard work and nurturing hands.

Learned a huge amount in the training week about the way horses are kept and trained in Australia while getting to experience the way they manage a working farm as well. Very kind people and very welcoming! Everything was organised and I got to work at a place where again I learned a huge amount while enjoying the Australian weather and the amazing people!

During the placement process, The Intern Group only had one mechanical engineering option to offer me at a company based in Colombia and had to switch to a fully remote position. The situation was unfortunate because of the time zone differences and the workload was very independent. This wasn’t the internship I hoped for but it definitely challenged me professionally. The people that arrived the same time as I did + the accommodation made the whole experience worthwhile. Our experience coordinator, Erika, was very welcoming and helpful with everything we needed. We would have weekly meet ups to socialize and do fun activities together. The accommodation is full of other friendly students/travelers and I felt very safe, it’s comparable to a single dorm room.

The Intern Group responded to this reviewDecember 12, 2023

Thank you for sharing your candid experience! We are glad that you have had an enriching experience overall and we look forward to seeing where your career takes you, Emily

This program was such a wonderful experience. I stayed in Madrid as one of their first digital nomads where I had the option to work from home while staying in Madrid. I worked with a Madrid marketing agency and sometimes would meet up with my boss to work together or grab coffee. This program was so flexible and fun I was able to travel all around Spain and Europe while adding a perfect internship to my resume. I made some of the best friends I’ve ever had and are still traveling/in contact with them today! The program directors are very involved and make sure you feel welcome in the destination of your choice. They also provide nights out with the other interns of that cohort while introducing new ones each month. I highly recommend this program to anyone wanting to be a world traveler without it impacting their career trajectories in a negative way. Thank you @theinterngroup!

Intern OZ found me an internship so quickly and you were very willing to help. I hired an other company which couldn't find anything in months while they did it in just 1 day! The e-mail contact was very informative and pleasant. It feels good that the service does not stop after you find me an internship! Furthermore The intern of the week program on social media is an amazing I really liked that!

One impactful word: Amazing. I made a lifetime of new connections on good foundations on this trip that I will treasure most definitely. I gained and enhanced skills and knowledge on this trip like never before, from outstanding lecturers and speakers that kindly volunteered their time and effort to do so. I got to experience entrepreneurship and innovation in one of the top 5 startup ecosystems in the world, that made me gained a new and improved perspective on the industry. Thank you Jac, Matt, Jeanette and Chris for choosing me of all people to participate in this program - I will be forever thankful and grateful for this awe-inspiring experience.

Prior to learning about the program, I had the pleasure to attend the meetups that Jeanette organized back in November 2018 last year at where I learned more about entrepreneurship and technology, it was then that it sparked my curiosity. fast track to 2019 November going through the program and learning so much about the world of tech and startups it was an area that I always wanted to be part of but as with anything in life you learn from your mistakes. Having the chance to meet people from major tech companies like facebook, google, zendesk. to meeting early and late-stage co-founders. What I got out of the program I could say it was 2-4 years of life experience and perspective that would be invaluable to me in life and also the skills and the friendships I have formed that are going to set me up well into the future of my career as I venture further into the start-up and tech space. I am forever grateful for this opportunity and what it has done for me and my family. If you are unsure if this program is right for you or even if you have certainty that it's for you. just say yes and be open to the possibilities that open up to you in the 2 weeks but also what it will set you up after the program.

From this internship, I learned a lot about computing and programming languages. Programming languages are a major skill set that I learned and as this was a bioinformatics internship I got experience in a different field which I think was useful. I really liked working on my own project, exploring new software and learning new programming languages.

It was very first time for me to participate in business activities. It was useful and I spend great time in Singapore. I really liked the way Jeanette and Jac supported us during the journey. It was very helpful. I liked different activities that we had. We visited HQ of google and grab. Also, we had heaps of interesting and inspiring speakers. The biggest drawback was the accommodation. Also, if you are not okay with high humidity, Singapore isn’t best destination for you.

Best think I did as a business student. Met some amazing people, had an awesome time and learnt more in 2 weeks than I did in a year at uni! I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in business, tech and design.

I'm learning a lot during my internship. My internship supervisor really wants to challenge me and to educate me and I can learn a lot from him. I met new people which is also nice. I don't have suggestions for improving the service. According to me the service is just fine :)

The whole experience has been incredible! I've progressed in the Zoo quite quickly and am trusted with a lot more and have even been allowed to look after the cheetahs! For what is being done by Intern OZ nothing needs to be improved really!

My favorite part of Australia are the people, they are very nice and it is easy to get in contact with them. The kind of work I am doing here is not to find in Germany so it was very new for me. The service by Intern OZ does not need to be improved.

I believe that a way to find yourself is traveling and experience different cultures, it opens your eyes and you watch your life having a turn and making sense in every task you do. I put my heart and effort in this things so I become a better person every day by learning and spreading a little bit of my knowledge. If you are doubting to get abroad just follow your instinct and you will see how everything falls into place.

It has been an overall amazing experience being at my placement. Being a recent uni grad it was amazing being able to have this opportunity to be able to put my knowledge into work and get a feel for what I hope to be doing in the future. Being here has given me the time and resources necessary to be able to complete my applications to graduate school and build up my resume. Overall I just want to say thank you so much for helping me in making the best decision I have ever made for my future!

I've traveled a lot, this is my first time living abroad. I think I would have had a much lonelier, more expensive adjustment period if it weren't for the internship and the friends I made at the organization. I'm really grateful for my new friends who have taken me in their group and shown me around. The internship work is really compelling too! My supervisor really respects me as an employee, and often seeks out of my advice on different research methods. He really respects my autonomy as a researcher, and I really appreciate that. Thanks InternNZ and InternOZ for all your help getting the ball rolling on my big Australian adventure!

It has been an overall amazing experience being at my placement. Being a recent uni grad it was amazing being able to have this opportunity to be able to put my knowledge into work and get a feel for what I hope to be doing in the future. Being here has given me the time and resources necessary to be able to complete my applications to graduate school and build up my resume. Overall I just want to say thank you so much for helping me in making the best decision I have ever made for my future!

Interning abroad in Wellington NZ was the best decision I've ever made! I fell in love with the city and my job and really didn't want to go home! This experience was so eye opening and I can't wait to go back to Wellington!

I always knew that I wanted to travel to Barcelona, so I was excited when I made the decision to do an internship through CISabroad. My experience ended up being the absolute best that it could have been. I am an international business major worked for a company that worked with solar energy technology, and it was a great experience because the company I worked for had partnerships with companies in many different countries. I was able to learn a lot about an industry I had not considered before which was really enjoyable. I enjoyed my internship experience very much. The CIS onsite staff provided support for all of the students in case we ever needed help with something or had an emergency. They were also really great about letting us know about different events going on in the city - we received a weekly cultural agenda with different activities to do every weekend in the city. There were also multiple day trips outside of Barcelona included in the program, as well as a week of intensive Spanish classes. Overall, my experience in Barcelona was absolutely incredible, and I hope that I can go back again someday. I would recommend this program to anyone!