Australia: Cairns and Sydney

  Australia

• Sydney: 
Sydney
• Queensland: 
Cairns

Term: Summer 
Dates: May 6 - June 17 (6 Weeks)

Description: 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.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: USD7,345

The fee does not include round-trip international airfare; passport; food (except as noted); books and supplies; personal travel/activity/spending money; class-related performances and events; entry visa.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Australia Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Other
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Florida State University International Programs's Mission Statement: The Florida State University International Programs is committed to providing a quality international learning environment where students are challenged to be learners, leaders, achievers and contributors within a global community. In the twenty-first century students must be able to understand and perceive global change, and we are dedicated to exposing them to international cultures, lifestyles and languages.

Year Founded: 1957