AsiaLearn - Semester/Year Abroad at James Cook University, Australia - Singapore Campus

  Singapore

• Singapore City: 
Singapore City

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Trimester, Winter 
Dates: Spring: February 21 - June 12, 2010; Fall: June 18 - Oct. 3, 2010

Description: Studying abroad in Asia with AsiaLearn will be the educational adventure of a lifetime. Imagine yourself immersed in the vibrant cultures and customs of the East as you witness unprecedented growth of Asian economic giants and their impact on the future of our global economy.

AsiaLearn offers a semester abroad at James Cook University, Australia - Singapore Campus. Singapore is an international city with a unique blend of Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Western cultures. The bustle of the city lends to a hip and innovative urban environment while the surrounding islands and beaches will provide the perfect escape from your studies on the weekends.

The university offers courses in business, information technology, and psychology. All courses are taught in English, and on-site support staff are available to help you navigate your surroundings.

All housing is located off campus. AsiaLearn students will be placed in furnished apartments with good accessibility to the campus as well as educational and recreational amenities. Typical amenities include air-conditioning, swimming pool, gym, BBQ area and 24-hour security.

Highlights: No prior language proficiency is required. AsiaLearn provides comprehensive student services for all our study abroad programs. You will feel prepared for your time abroad through our extensive pre-departure materials and advice as well as through survival-level language training. While in country, you'll feel safe and supported by our in-country Resident Coordinators who are available to students 24/7. All semester programs also include a 4-day, in-country Bridging Cultures Program and various optional cultural excursions throughout the semester. Pre-arranged housing is guaranteed and a buddy program is available for almost all programs. Our goal is to make your study abroad experience in Asia as successful and rewarding as possible.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: $8,875 + housing

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Singapore in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

AsiaLearn's Mission Statement: AsiaLearn provides college/university students with study abroad opportunities in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand. Our mission at AsiaLearn is to foster the education and development of future leaders through quality academic programs which focus on expanding awareness, understanding and appreciation of Asian cultures and practices while emphasizing the interdependent relationships which exists between countries.

Year Founded: 2007