Sydney
Sydney, Australia

January in Sydney

Study Program

Dates

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3 weeks

Credit

3 Per session semester hours

4.5 Per session quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

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Overview

Trade your winter season back home for an unforgettable adventure in Sydney during Australia's summer season! January in Australia is the perfect time of year to enjoy the beach and surf with friends or a bike ride across Syndey Harbour Bridge. You can even take a day trip and explore Australia's famous Blue Mountains.  

During your time abroad, you will attend classes at 슬롯머신 Sydney, taught by highly experienced faculty who are experts in their fields. Activities, excursions, and co-curricular activities are included in your program and are designed to increase your intercultural understanding of Australia, providing you with opportunities to learn while exploring some of the city's most famous attractions. 

Unique Experiences

Live in one of the best cosmopolitan cities in the world

enjoying everything a big city has to offer and learn about the Australian way of life

Immerse yourself in nature

choosing from endless options of beaches, national parks and natural attractions

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Explore our art and culture

getting involved in Sydney's bustling art scene with live music, markets, food, art and much more!

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Beaches and national parks to choose from

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of plants and animals unique to Australia and found nowhere else in the world

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residents in Sydney

Experience
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The Destination

Australia is the sixth biggest country in the world and Sydney is its business hub and launching point for exchanging goods, services, and ideas with its Asian neighbors. Sydney is one of the Southern Hemisphere's leading centers for startups, trade, finance, tech, and media production. With a population of around five million, Sydney is a cosmopolitan city consistently ranked as one of the best cities to live in globally because of its social inclusion, diversity, tolerance, and healthy lifestyle.슬롯사이트 

Sydney is an incredibly diverse city, and home to people from all over the world. Nearly half of its residents speak a language other than English at home and 36% were born overseas. The first inhabitants, the Aboriginals, are the world's oldest civilization, and this heritage has helped shape modern Australia. This one-of-a-kind mix of people and cultures led to a shared spirit and attitude that is the Australian way of life. Aussies are known for laid-back, "no-worries" attitudes, being open-hearted and open-minded, and believing that everyone should have equal rights and opportunities, what they call locally as having a "fair go".슬롯사이트 

Sydney is blessed with some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the world; more than 80% of Australia's plants and animals are unique to our Island(s) and are found nowhere else in the world. There is also a bubbling art scene. The city government supports young and fun artistic pursuits, including Sydney's Art and About, Vivid Sydney, Sydney Movie Festival, regular food, art, crafts and music events, and the list goes on! 슬롯사이트 

The 슬롯머신 Sydney Center is strategically located in the heart of Sydney's Downtown (CBD) and minutes away from Central Station, with local, intercity, and interstate transport at your doorstep.  

Sydney

Excursions & Activities

Every 슬롯머신 program is complemented with co-curricular activities and excursions designed to enhance academic and intercultural learning. In Sydney students may: 

  • Hike the spectacular Blue Mountains with experienced and informed guides ready to share the environmental and cultural history of the spectacular landscape.슬롯사이트 
  • Learn about the world's oldest civilization during one of our Aboriginal cultural tours. 슬롯사이트 
  • Enjoy a day at the famous Manly beach and join a guided historical Q-station (Quarantine Station) tour in Sydney Harbour National Park and learn about the first Australian visitors' quarantine history and experience.슬롯사이트 
  • Visit Australia's capital - Canberra. Learn about Australia's parliamentary government while seeing world-class attractions and amazing architecture.슬롯사이트 
  • Go on a hike at one of Sydney's National Parks - previous visits included: Wolli Creek Park, La Perouse Park, and Sydney Harbour National Park.슬롯사이트 
  • Visit one of our many museums. Previous visits included: Australian Museum, Art Gallery of NSW, and Contemporary Art Museum. 슬롯사이트슬롯사이트 
  • Learn about Sydney's beach lifestyle while enjoying an Aussie BBQ (Barbie). Previous visits included: Bondi Beach, Coogee Beach, and Shelly Beach.슬롯사이트 
  • Meet our local animals, including kangaroos and koalas, during one of our zoo visits. Previous visits included: Taronga Zoo, Wild Life Sydney Zoo, and Sydney Zoo.슬롯사이트 

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Academics

Academics

During the January in Sydney program, all students take a 3-credit course whose in-class work is augmented by co-curricular visits to the city슬롯사이트s rich variety of cultural institutions and organizations relevant to the course offering.

슬롯머신 Sydney슬롯사이트is located in the city center, with easy access to public transportation and some of the best sites Sydney has to offer. 

GPA

2.5

Language Requirements

There are no specific language requirements for this program.

Additional Requirements

For more information, refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 슬롯머신 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 슬롯머신 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Requirements

All students take one 3-credit course. 

Program Credit

Total credit: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits 

Course Credit

슬롯머신 courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours 

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 슬롯머신 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 슬롯머신 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Academic Culture

The program consists of three weeks of classes with an intensive orientation beforehand. 슬롯머신 classes are designed to follow U.S. academic culture. Class attendance is strictly enforced both for classes and required co-curricular excursions. 

Class Format

Courses taught at the 슬롯머신 Center are for 슬롯머신 students only. Courses are taught Monday 슬롯사이트 Friday. Instruction is supported and augmented online by our learning management system, Canvas. 

Grading

Assessment is based on the individual슬롯사이트s overall performance in the course, including essays, coursework, and final examinations or papers. Students must check with their professors to find out exam and project presentation dates. Under no circumstances will 슬롯머신 alter deadlines or exam dates for study abroad students who have made conflicting travel plans. The U.S. grading scale of A-F is used. 

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 슬롯머신 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 슬롯머신 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Language of Instruction

English

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 슬롯머신 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 슬롯머신 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Courses

Course Information

Languages and Cultural Studies

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3

Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3
English
3

Communication, Journalism, and Media

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3

Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 슬롯머신 and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at 슬롯머신's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 슬롯머신 sites.

Scholarships

Scholarships & Grants

슬롯머신 offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.

Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:

  • Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants

To be considered, submit the 슬롯머신 Scholarships & Grants application within your 슬롯머신 program application.

Learn more about scholarships

Dates & Fees

Dates & Fees

You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with 슬롯머신, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.

Program

Application Due

Start Date

End Date

Fees & Housing

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To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via 슬롯머신's 슬롯 게임 of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.

Program Fees

슬롯머신 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 슬롯머신 iNext travel protection with benefits.

Financial Aid

슬롯머신 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

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Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

What's Included

Tuition

Housing

Pre-departure Advising

Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions

Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet

Orientation

Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city

On-site Staff

Full-time program leadership and support in your city

Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities

Excursions and/or Study Tours

Travel Protection

슬롯머신 iNext travel protection

24/7 emergency on-site support

Staff

Our Staff

Kate Smart

Center Director

With over 25 years in international education, Kate is a tireless champion for global learning and cross-cultural connection. Her journey began with a life-changing high school year in Jamaica, igniting...

Jane Hanley

Academic Director

Dr. Jane Hanley has a PhD in International Studies from Macquarie University, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Latin American Literature from University of New South Wales, and a Bachelor of...

Crystal Reay

Program Manager

Crystal is a born and raised Sydney Sider with a Bachelor of Theology and a background that blends over 15 years in Arts, Library Information, and Museum Services. After completing...

Get Started Steps

Get Started

Here슬롯사이트s what you need to do to take the next steps:

1

Start an Application

You're one step closer to an amazing study abroad experience!

2

Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office

Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.

3

Contact Us

Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.

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