# Short term in-country experiences
**Source**: https://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/short-term-country-experiences
**Parent**: https://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/
# Short term in-country experiences
### [Languages](#section-5789)
### [Study Tour](#section-5793)
### [Internships](#section-5797)
### [Expression of Interest](#section-35524)
### [Hear from our students](#section-51810)
### [Payments](#section-45818)
[## In country language courses](#section-5789)
Do you want to combine study and travel during your semester breaks? In-country language courses allow you to complete intensive courses during the Summer and Winter holiday sessions. These courses combine the excitement of overseas experience with the benefit of rapid advancement in language proficiency.
**About**
The College in-country language courses for credit in your degree. Courses may be taken in:
- Japan
- Indonesia
- China
- Korea
Search the [Global Programs System](http://anu-au-sa.terradotta.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Abroad.Home) for current in-country language course opportunities.
**Duration**
4 - 6 weeks.
**Credit**
6 units which can be credited towards a language major or minor.
****Contact****
[cap.student@anu.edu.au](mailto:cap.student@anu.edu.au)
[## Study Tour Courses](#section-5793)
Do you want a course that takes you out of the classroom and into the field? Study tour courses give you the chance to do first-hand research in an overseas location.
**About**
These courses are delivered intensively and run between four to six weeks. Students undertake preparatory classes at ANU before being accompanied on the study tour by an ANU academic. Courses may incorporate language training, field work and visits to institutions.
**Duration**
Four to six weeks. Study tour courses are held in Summer, Autumn, Winter or Spring sessions.
**Destinations**
Study tour courses have run in destinations all across our region including Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, Japan, Samoa, Fiji, Hawai'i and Mongolia.
**Credit**
Six to twelve units.
**Current Offerings**
Search the [Global Programs System](http://anu-au-sa.terradotta.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Abroad.Home) for current study tour course offerings.
**Complying Degrees**
- [Bachelor of Asian Studies](http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/students/undergrad/asia-pacific-studies#.UnBjkm1vDDs)
- [Bachelor of International Security Studies](http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/students/undergrad/asia-pacific-security#.UnBorm1vDDs)
- [Bachelor of Languages](http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/students/undergrad/asian-pacific-languages#.UnBox21vDDs)
- [Bachelor of International Business](http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/students/undergrad/international-business#.UnBo_G1vDDs)
- [Bachelor of Pacific Studies](http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/students/undergrad/asian-pacific-languages#.UnBox21vDDs)
- [Flexible Doubles](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/degree-builder)
**Contact**
[cap.student@anu.edu.au](mailto:cap.student@anu.edu.au)
[## Internships](#section-5797)
Students who complete internships gain a range of practical skills and can also experience a rapid acceleration of language competency. Interns partake in activities such as journalism and communications, translation, business planning, English training, and research.
**Duration**
Six to twelve weeks.
**Credit**
Six to twelve units.
**Internships for credit**
[Australian National Internships Program](http://anip.anu.edu.au/)
[Strategic Studies Internship](http://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/STST7003)\
Search the [Global Programs System](http://anu-au-sa.terradotta.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Abroad.Home) for current internship opportunities.
**Complying degrees**
- [Bachelor of Asian Studies](http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/students/undergrad/asia-pacific-studies#.UnBjkm1vDDs)
- [Bachelor of International Security Studies](http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/students/undergrad/asia-pacific-security#.UnBorm1vDDs)
- [Bachelor of Languages](http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/students/undergrad/asian-pacific-languages#.UnBox21vDDs)
- [Bachelor of International Business](http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/students/undergrad/international-business#.UnBo_G1vDDs)
- [Bachelor of Pacific Studies](http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/students/undergrad/asian-pacific-languages#.UnBox21vDDs)
- [Flexible Doubles](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/degree-builder)
**Contact**
[cap.student@anu.edu.au](mailto:cap.student@anu.edu.au)
[## Expression of Interest](#section-35524)
If you are interested in applying for in country language courses, study tours or internships, please fill out this [expression of interest form.](https://anu.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ermCtLn5ArwmJX8)
[## Hear from our students](#section-51810)
[Eduardo Caceres-Sandoval
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### Eduardo Caceres-Sandoval
Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) in Humanities and Social Sciences (PhB HaSS)](https://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/content-centre/article/interview/exploring-asia-pacific-how-studying-phb-hass-opened-world-eduardo)
[Madeline Hulm
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### Madeline Hulm
Bachelor of Asian Studies](https://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/content-centre/article/interview/canberra-korea-year-language-growth-and-discovery)
[## Payments](#section-45818)
Some in country experiences require a student contribution, generally referred to as the Program Fee. This will be in addition your tuition fees. Program fees may cover items such as group accommodation, internal travel once you arrive at your destination, some meals during the course or group entry to museums etc. Program fees will be listed in the [Global Programs](https://anu-au-sa.terradotta.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Abroad.Home) portal at time of application and confirmed in your letter of offer.
[Make a payment](https://payments.anu.edu.au/general-events/menu)
[Contact us](mailto:cap.student@anu.edu.au)