Alliance Abroad | Hospitality & Culinary Internships in Spain

The support i was given was amazing. They were understanding in many situations and were able to cater to my needs. Defiantly going above and beyond to find me a placement that was right for me. There was always fun events and get togethers that are planned for everyone to do and a staff thats very friendly.

I've been in Melbourne for 4 months now are I'm truly loving it here. I have been enjoying the new experiences and city life. Made some really great friends and have grown a lot personally. The team has been enjoyable to work with and also a good listening ear when I had some family trouble back home. Auz is amazing, try on a new adventure, you might like the person you find at the end.

It's been truly amazing so far ! At first, when I arrived I thought "ok where do I go, what do I do, what did I get myself into " etc but as soon as I got approached by a shuttle bus driver I knew at least where I was going. And from that moment all it went quite smoothly, got my RSA certificate, found a room in the city center, opened up a bank account and went to work all within 4 days in Sydney ! Sydney is AMAZING, incredibly multicultural, nice and friendly people from all backgrounds, great night life and of course the food to kill for ! It was hectic and stressful at first, settling in and all, but anyone can make it here in Sydney, that's for sure !

My trip to Australia would have never been as amazing as it was without Alliance. I lived in the most amazing place in the world, made friends I'll have for the rest of my life, and learned so much about myself. Thank you alliance!

Hi ^^ my name is Esra from Turkey. Ive been in Sydney during 3 weeks. First weeks are a little bit hard for me because im only with myself and i have to do everythings myself. But hard days are gone i foubd a house and started working. Everything is getting better and better. Of course Alliance Abroad has always been with me . I always ask for help to Nina and Anita. Everything is much easier with their helps. And if you thinking about coming here but you are afraid. Dont think anymore . Even the worst thing you will come across in here, there will be amazing experience for you.

AAG offered everything that I needed to start my life in Sydney. They helped make the transition smooth and simple, from setting up interviews to assisting me with getting a visa and tax return. Without them, I would have been totally lost.

Hi guys!! I couldn't find a job in melbourne(i arrived at the begining of winter) so i decided to participate to the AAG program and after 2 interviews I get a really good 6 month experience in one of the most prestigious hotel in Melbourne!! It's not easy everyday and I work long day shift but the things I learned here will help me all along my career!! I'm entirely satisfied with the experience and I recommand everybody to do it!! You are SURE to get a 6 month job in a good company!!

Why Australia? Why not Australia, I think I speak for heaps amount of people when I say Australia is on their bucket list. It's one of those places that people dream of either visiting or living. As for myself, I moved to Australia in the summer of 2014 (or winter of 2014 depending on which side of the world you're on). The reason for me moving here was actually a great unexpected surprise. A few months back I was living in Athens, Ohio, I dropped out of school and was working part time at a bar n grille joint on court street. Night after night, drinking my life away, I was stuck between a rock and a hard ( 148 hour style) and I seemed to be literary doing nothing with my life. With summer approaching fast I was moving back to Cleveland to live with my folks and had no clue what my future held for me. Upon waking up one morning, still drunk from the night before, I did what any person 12-40 years of age does first thing in the morning; checked every social media account I owned before stumbling out of bed. Opening up Facebook I saw I had a message from my mom, I opened it and what I found is what changed my life for the better. It was an ad for a cooking contest that was sponsored by AAG and if you won, you received an all expenses paid trip to Australia to work under a working holiday visa for a year. A working holiday visa is basically how it sounds you apply for a visa through the Australia government and after answering a couple questions, making sure you're not a criminal and 400 bucks later you are granted a working holiday visa. The contest rules were simple, cook a dish that represents Australia to you. See here's the thing, I've been working in kitchens for half my life so I can cook some fierce food that would make any mouth water. Therefore, after reading the rules and regulations I called up my good friend Tommy who owns a videography/photography company called GeniusFilms located in Cleveland, Ohio ( see what I did there, you're welcome Tom). I explained to him the whole situation and asked him if he could film me cooking a dish and he quickly agreed with a "hell yeah". Fast forward a few weeks later. Tommy and Greg (co-owner of the company) started to set up cameras and bright lights in his kitchen and man let me tell you I felt like I was on an episode of chopped, it felt pretty fricken incredible. At that point, my nerves started to set in and what's the best way to calm the nerves, that's right you guessed it, I shot gunned a couple beers . The meal I prepared was grilled Lamb chops over an Asian Coleslaw, you can check out my YouTube video if you'd like, just type in Lance Zacher and you'll see me wielding my main hand chopping weapon of cutlery. After filming the video I was on the road again on a 3 hour journey back to Athens. A few weeks later after Tom and Greg were done editing the video they sent it to me via email. I kid you not, the dead line for the video was April 30th at midnight, I uploaded and sent it in at 11:58pm, talk about to close for comfort. Fast forward 2 months. Thinking I lost the contest because I never received a phone call nor email I was back to not knowing what the hell I was going to do. One afternoon I receive a phone call from Austin, Texas, not knowing who it was I did what any good lass or chap does from the information generation, let that shit go to voice mail; before returning the call. Beep beep, beep beep, I look down and saw I had a new voice mail. Texas? I know absolutely no one from Texas I said to myself. I listen to my voicemail and the first words I hear were "Congratulations! Lance, you won the contest". YESSS!! I scream at the top of my lungs, my mom came barreling in the kitchen like a crazed wildebeest running from a lioness. I won the contest Ma, I'm moving to the land down under. Instantly I start playing Men At Work, who wouldn't.

In addition, AAG ultimately changed my life for the better. They are professional, very knowledgeable on the process of bringing you to Australia and they help you with each step along the way. Would I recommend AAG to others. You bet!

Thank you again AAG, without you guys none of this would have been possible.

I hope that this story inspires anyone who reads this. Life can be ruff sometimes and when you're at a low point you never think it'll get better. Well, I'm here to tell you that it does. Never give up and keep chugging (like "Thomas the train"...or beer which ever you prefer)

Cheers,
Lance