AustraLearn and University of Adelaide

  Australia

• Adelaide: 
Adelaide

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: Feb-June and/or July-Nov

Description: As an innovative and forward-looking University, Adelaide has major strengths in wine and food, health sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, information technology and telecommunications, environmental sciences and social sciences. Since its establishment in 1874 the University of Adelaide has been amongst Australia's leading universities. Its contribution to the wealth and wellbeing of South Australia and Australia as a whole -- across all fields of endeavour -- has been enormous. Studying at the University of Adelaide means being part of a rich tradition of excellence in education and research, with world-class academic staff and a vibrant student life. Founded in 1836, Adelaide is the center of the economic, cultural, political and social life of the state. It is an attractive well-planned city of wide streets and boulevards, squares, parklands and a mixture of historic and modern buildings.

Adelaide is a friendly and safe city with almost one million people living within the metropolitan area. The size of the city is perfect - small enough to be friendly and welcoming, yet large enough to provide plenty of attractions and entertainment.It's climate is Mediterranean, with warm, dry summers and cool wet winters. There are ample recreation activities including cinemas and theatres, music, shopping, swimming, sailing and windsurfing at nearby beaches, and hiking and exploring the towns, villages and wineries in the Mont Lofty Ranges adjacent to the city.

Highlights: Previous excursions have been very popular and have included visits to:
* Barossa Valley or McLaren Vale - famous wine regions in South Australia
* Victor Harbour - a trip to a beautiful seaside location featuring the Australian wildlife of Granite Island via Urmbirra Wildlife Park
* Hills Trip - a visit to the famous German village of Hahndorf via the Windy Point Lookout

Also, at the University of Adelaide, enjoy various activities such as:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Fencing
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Sailing
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Skiing
- Windsurfing

Cost in US$: Contact AustraLearn

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Australia Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. - $275,000 in scholarships available to AustraLearn study abroad students each year. The application is provided in upon acceptance to the AustraLearn program.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

AustraLearn's Mission Statement: AustraLearn seeks to foster the development of future leaders, who, through international awareness, gain a greater respect for and understanding of the relationship which exists between North America, Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific in the context of the larger global community.

Year Founded: 1989