Tropical forests, Fraser Island, and the Great Barrier Reef as your classroom! Immerse yourself in diverse ecosystems while gaining an understanding of past, present, and future Australian environmental issues.

Spend 4 weeks traveling in Australia while gaining college credit! The Australian Experience—Great Barrier Reef gives you an in-depth understanding of the Australian way of life by combining classroom study with fieldwork, including visits to the coastal, marine, and rainforest parks of eastern Queensland.

A surfing and snorkeling paradise – Queensland has some of the best surfing in the world, the Great Barrier Reef is known for its accessible and beautiful coral reefs, and the weather is warm and sunny year-round.

Practical, experiential learning – Via your on-campus experience and travel in Queensland, you will gain firsthand knowledge of Australia’s unique marine biology and of how to manage ecologically vulnerable areas.

Travel to World Heritage sites – As part of the program, you will stay on Fraser Island and Heron Island while you explore the Great Barrier Reef and its environs.

• Extensive travel in Queensland in just 4 weeks
• Study environmental issues and ecology while exploring the natural wonders of Australia
• Visit Fraser Island, Heron Island, the Great Barrier Reef, and more
• Meals and all in-country travel included
• Campus and field-based experiences
• Top-notch sports facilities on campus

• On-campus residence halls w/meal plan, internet, social activities
• Field trip housing in shared dormitory rooms in backpacker-style hotel

On this program, you will take the following course: Australian Environmental Issues: Management and Sustainability.

Campus Setting

Suburban

Average Course Load

1 course (3 US credits)

GPA Requirement

2.5/4.0

Language of Instruction

English

Summer 2011:

Orientation: July 17
Classes end: August 14

$8,115*

*Cost may change at any time due to the current exchange rate.

• All in-country transportation
• Tours, parks, gallery, and attraction fees
• Tuition
• Housing and all meals
• Pre-departure and onsite orientation
• Airport pick-up
• Medical & accident insurance

• Fill out the IEP Application and review information on the Apply page.
• Pay a $200 deposit to International Education Programs.
• Send an official transcript from your home institution to the address below.

Send the above materials to:

International Education Programs
Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd North
Gooding 105
Jacksonville, Florida 32211

"Australia is a beautiful country. There are so many places to see and colorful people to meet. This program was a great place to study with a relaxed atmosphere and an ideal location to travel the Australian Sunshine Coast."

Christina T.