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Australia
Accommodations and Accessibility Early planning is key. First, it’s important to know that options for accommodations vary by country, city, and university. This makes it important to share your requests for academic, mental health, diet, religious practices, housing, physical disabilities, and other accommodations early in the planning process. Connect with your IFSA Enrollment Counselor or…
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5 Misconceptions About Studying in Australia
When you hear “Australia,” what’s the first thing that springs to mind? For some, it’d be kangaroos, koalas, or any number of horrifying creepy-crawlies. Others would say “shrimp* on the barbie” or Vegemite. A few others might mention the iconic Sydney Opera House. But the true Australia is so much more than these standard stereotypes. Still, whenever I’d tell someone that…
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Visa Requirements
Know What You Need and Allow Ample Time Updated: December 13, 2024 While students are responsible for securing visas, we’re here to help you throughout the process. Taking care of details and documents may not be the most thrilling part of studying abroad. But it can prevent headaches and give you the peace of mind…
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An Open Thank You Letter to Australia
Dear Australia,I want to sincerely thank you for the past four and a half months. You have changed me.I wasn’t quite sure what I was signing up for when I agreed to study half way across the world. Hearing everyone else’s stories, those who braved the experience before me, made study abroad sound like an…
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How to Study Abroad as a STEM Major
Studying abroad was something I always wanted to do, and I knew Australia was the place for me. I have always been in love with Marine Biology, and that is what I decided to major in. The next step in my path to becoming a Marine Biologist was to study abroad in a place that…
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How to Eat Your Way Through Oz
Hi! My name is Emily Eilertsen and I’m a student at Skidmore College. Last spring semester I studied abroad in Melbourne, Australia. I’m a big foodie, so cuisine constituted a significant part of my experience abroad. Here’s a brief report of my findings! Bon Appétit! #1 Delve Into an Outback Burger Though this particular burger was…
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Australia Outbound Study Abroad
Short-Term Study Abroad IFSA provides study abroad during three-week Summer programs (January Term) and four-week Winter program (June-July). Opportunities are open to students of all year levels and all fields. No previous knowledge is required and all classes are taught in English (well, except for some language class offerings). Summer options include: Ecology and Sustainable…
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University of Adelaide Partnership
Hop off Australia’s beaten path and get to know an affordable, livable city, 10 miles from the coast. Located in the center of the city on a leafy, riverside campus, the university is known for a broad STEM selection. It is consistently highly ranked for computer science, physical sciences, and more, and collaborates with industry…
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University of New South Wales Partnership
Combine outstanding academics with opportunities for sports and socializing at a modern university with fantastic facilities and on-campus housing. Engineering, business, and computer science are particularly strong, and a U.S. academic calendar makes scheduling easy. All you need is right on campus, located just 1.5 miles from Coogee Beach, under four miles from Bondi Beach,…
