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Discovering Australia
Based in the Cairns area of Queensland and featuring a week in Sydney,
this program offers students a chance to see the many sides of Australia’s
varied landscapes. Owing to its location in the southern hemisphere, the
dates of the program put students in Australia during their late fall and
early winter. Urban Sydney offers cooler temperatures, while tropical
Cairns features sunny days and more mild weather.
The program begins with a week in Sydney, the state capital of New South
Wales, located on the southeast coast of Australia. The program then moves
to the Cairns region of the Queensland coast. Known as the gateway to the
Great Barrier Reef, it features tropical rain forests, mountains, and access
to the outback. The program uses the facilities of James Cook University,
a leading teaching and research university known for its expertise in studies
of the tropics and biological science. Studies can span global change,
Australian and aboriginal peoples and culture, food and environment, and
the Great Barrier Reef. Program sponsored excursions include trips to the
reef, rain forests, and other sites of environmental and cultural significance.
Eligibility
This program is open to all interested students.
Housing
Students stay in the Cairns Student Lodge in Cairns, a full board facility with single study bedrooms, swimming pool, and 24-hour security. Students will stay at comfortable hotel accommodations while in Sydney. |
