Australia Orientation and Excursions

Arrival and orientation

Airport pick-up
4-day on-site orientation for semester/year students: Includes transportation, accommodation, activities, information sessions and meals
Welcome meal
Orientation takes advantage of Sydney's countless cultural attractions while also giving students a chance to experience beach life in Australia
Orientation takes place at Narrabeen Lake. Activities include bushwalking, Aussie barbecue, indigenous presentation and surf lesson at nearby Colloroy Beach.
Harbour cruise and sightseeing excursions to some of Sydney's famous landmarks, including the Opera House
Transportation to host university city and accommodation at conclusion of orientation

Cultural and sporting events

Students have one cultural or sporting event during the semester. Past events have included a National Rugby League game, Australian Football League game, sea kayaking, snorkeling, and a theatre or music performance

Excursions

Students choose between a 2-day adventure weekend or a country life weekend
Adventure weekend includes rock climbing and/or repelling, hiking, sightseeing, trivia night, Aussie movie night
Country life weekend may include farm tour, bushwalking, star gazing, BBQs, basic involvement in farm activities, animal spotting, hanging out with a local family

Other activities

Free cell phone with a great calling rates
Afternoon teas, pizza afternoons and regular campus visits by IFSA-Butler student service coordinators
2 events on campus: May include morning/afternoon tea or pizza lunch
Program T-shirt (designed by a student)
Farewell celebration and meal with slideshow presentation