Summer Australian Experience - Uluru and the Outback

Program Information

Comprehensive tour of key sites in Australia in just six weeks! The National Museum of Australia, Territory Wildlife Park, King’s Canyon, Alice Springs... You’ll take in so much of what Australia has to offer — while earning college credit.

Spend 6 weeks traveling around Australia, from Darwin to Sydney, while earning college credit! Australian Experience—Uluru & the Outback provides a comprehensive look at the ecology, people, history, and culture of this diverse and fascinating country. From the time you land in Australia to the time we take you back to the airport, all of your in-country travel, housing, and meals are included!

Travel by road, rail, and air to numerous Australian wonders – From Darwin to Sydney and so many places in between, you really will get the full Australian Experience. How else would you get to experience so much of this vast country while receiving college credit?

Cutting-edge geology and history courses – Your Australian professors teach at Bond University, which received 5 out of 5 stars in Australia’s Good Universities Guide for quality of teaching. They travel with you and truly make Australia your classroom.

Practical, experiential learning – What better way to learn about the people, history, ecology, and culture of Australia than traveling through its cities, towns, villages, and remote areas?

Highlights and Excursions

  • Extensive travel throughout key locations in Australia in just 6 weeks
  • Learn about the people, ecology, history, and culture of Australia in the field, not from books
  • Urban, suburban, rural, and remote locations within Australia
  • All meals and in-country travel included
  • Campus- and field-based experiences
  • Receive 6 college credits in 6 weeks

Housing

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

Curriculum

On this program, you will take the following courses: Australian Geography and Ecology: An Introduction and Australian History and Culture

Campus Setting

Suburban

Average Course Load

2 courses (6 US credits)

GPA Requirement

2.5/4.0

Language of Instruction

English

Program Dates

Summer 2011:

Orientation: June 5
Classes end: July 17

Cost

$12,115*

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

Included

  • 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

How to Apply

  • 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

Past Students

"The Australian Experience is a great way to explore all of Australia in only six weeks; I gained an appreciation for the difference in culture, expanded my knowledge in history and ecology, and met new friends that will last a lifetime."

Janan C.