Program Reviews

Coming to Australia was really the best choice I've made. Without AAG it wouldn't have been nearly as great as it has been. I had no idea where to start in terms of staying for a long time and really had too many specific questions that needed to be answered, so i couldn't Google them. AAG helped me with all of that. to start, they answered any questions about moving over to OZ and really guided me through the visa process. To top if off they found me the most amazing job at the Westin in the middle of Melbourne's CBD. I don't think i would have had a chance at landing this job without them. The location couldn't have gotten any better and as a potential Hospitality Major working here gave me invaluable experience that I can put toward my studies.By having a job before I landed, I wasn't worried about where my next paycheck was and knew I wouldn't have to worry to much about money, this left me with plenty of time to explore the city and the food! I'm about 6 months in and love this place much more than i could have ever anticipated...I don't ever want to leave!

So far I have been in the program for one month. It has been an amazing experience so far. Everyone I work with has been great to be around and AAG has been very supportive. Every week there has always been something new to do or experience and I look forward to the months ahead.

I came to Australia to escape the brutal winters back home and make a little extra money. What I didn't know was that this would be the adventure of a lifetime! I've made amazing friends and seen so many beautiful places. I couldn't have done it without the help of alliance abroad. They made the process of working abroad so easy and offered so much support even after I arrived in AU. I'd recommend this trip to anyone who, like me, is a first time traveler.

Working with AAG is a bit like kissing your girlfriend or boyfriend for the first time. At the beginning, you don't really know what you are doing, groping and hoping you'll grab on to something awesome. But, with a little practice and patience, both become so much more, and can really excite you in more ways than one.

I have participated in the AAG program for one year, doing 6 months first in Sydney, Australia as a Skywalker and my second 6 month placement in Cairns, working as a 'houseman' at Lizard Island.

Both job placements have been incredibly fun and interesting, at least so far. I have met some truly interesting and genuine people, and am still in touch with many of them.

I could go on about the program staff, who are really topnotch, Ash in particular is a spry fellow who gets things done, and has a personality of a jovial school girl with a lust for adventure.

Everything about the program is very well done, they don't hold your hand necessarily through all the steps, but they don't leave you blind either, which is the best way for someone to grow into their own abilities.

I have had a great time, and would absolutely recommend this program to anybody, especially if you have never worked abroad before. What are you waiting for? Sign up now!

I have been working with Anita on pursuing a role in Australia, and I'm very excited to say we secured one at The Westin Melbourne! I am so thankful to be working with Anita, she is patient, diligent, motivating, and very personable! She has worked so hard with me to find a position in Melbourne and I'm so thankful that she is so persevering! I'm very excited to meet her, as well as Carolyn who is amazing as well. Carolyn has been outstandingly helpful with the logistics of my trip and has made me feel very comfortable even though there was a lot to do in a short amount of time! I'm very impressed by all that these two have done for me so far, and can't wait to meet them when I arrive! I will be sure to leave more comments on my experience when I start my job, but I'd have to rate the experience so far (from the submission of my application to the preparation for traveling to Australia) a ten.

The working abroad program of AAG was absolutely a once in a lifetime experience! I made memories I would never forget. I loved my job at the Wild Life Park on Hamilton Island, a paradise island on earth! I cuddled with lots of Koalas and also with Dingo's. Besides working as a Food and Beverage attendant, they also let me help in the park sometimes. I loved this, it made my job very divers :)! On my days off I traveled the island and the mainland. I have been to awesome backpackers destinations like Airlie Beach and Cairns. I saw the pearls of australia: White heaven Beach & The Great Barrier Reef. After working for six month's I will definitely have enough money to travel the east and south coast of Australia! AAG made my dreams come true!

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!