Study Abroad Orientation & Excursions in Australia

• Airport pick-up
• Four-day, on-site orientation for semester/year students includes transportation, accommodation, activities, information sessions and meals
• Orientation takes advantage of Sydney's cultural attractions while also giving students a chance to experience beach life in Australia
• Orientation takes place at the Sydney Academy of Sport, set in the delightful surroundings of Garigal National Park. Activities include bushwalking, Aussie barbecue, indigenous, and cultural and travel presentations
• February orientations include surf lessons
• Sightseeing excursions to some of Sydney's famous landmarks
• Introduction to Australian culture and academic differences
• IFSA-Butler staff walk students through everything from how to succeed academically to how to integrate socially in the host university
• Transportation to host university city and accommodation at conclusion of orientation

Cultural and sporting events

• A free welcome event  in each host city. Welcome events are organized by each city's Student Services Coordinator and are tailored to show students the best that each host city has to offer.
• Past welcome events included amazing race, ghost tours, bicycle tours or even a trip to a local island.
• 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 two-day Country Day Life weekend or two separate Adventure Days
• Country Day Life: Includes a farm tour, bushwalking, star gazing, BBQs, involvement in farm activities, animal spotting, hanging out with a local family and great home cooked food.
• Adventure Days: Events vary by season and state but each showcases the best of the host city and its surroundings. Potential days may include a trip to the Blue Mountains (Sydney) or a trip to the World famous Margaret River (Perth).

Other activities

• Free cell phone with a great calling rates
• Afternoon teas, pizza afternoons and regular campus visits by IFSA-Butler student service coordinators
• Program T-shirt (designed by a student)
• Farewell celebration and meal with slideshow presentation