Athena Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

  Australia

• Sydney: 
Sydney

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: Spring 2010: Feb 21-June 25; Fall 2010: July 26-Nov 26; Summer 2010: July 7-Aug 1

Description: Early Bird Gets The Discount!

Apply by March 1, 2010 and receive USD 500 off your Fall 2010 tuition. See Athena Study Abroad website for complete details.

Sydney is Australia's premier city with a population of four million people and it is the largest and oldest city in Australia. Sydney has been drawing both migrants and visitors to its shores since first European settlement in 1788. Today, Sydney has a cosmopolitan mix of people, making it an exciting and rewarding city to live and study in.

* Housing
The program includes a range of housing options, including on-campus accommodations, homestays and off-campus houses, all of which are conveniently located to the campus. Specific housing availability and needs will be discussed upon enrollment.

On-campus Dormitories:

- Separate male and female rooms are provided in a secure environment.
- Each room is a single room and contains a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe and an air conditioning unit controlled by the occupant.
- Wireless network facilities for computers are available in each room. Students are encouraged to bring laptop computers.
- There are common eating and entertainment rooms.
- Laundry facilities are available on campus and a linen service is provided.
- A residential advisor is on hand to assist students.
- Demand for onsite accommodation is high and places are limited so please apply early if you desire this housing option.

Homestays:

- Athena and Campion College can assist in finding homestay accommodations.
- Students will live with Australian families near campus.
- This option is great for students looking to experience family life in Sydney and who are willing to adapt to the values and structure of the host family.

Campion Campus House:

- The Campion Campus House is a college-owned property located on the campus boundary.
- Built in 1999, the house contains six bedrooms, each with its own bathroom facilities, as well as communal living space and a full kitchen.
- Currently, the house is used for junior and senior level student accommodation, allowing shared bedrooms for a total of 10 students.

* Meals
- Meals are included in the price of the program package.
- There is a cafe on campus providing a range of meals.
- For those living on campus, three meals per day, seven days a week, are provided in the campus cafe and the dorm is also equipped with a full kitchen and facilities for preparation and storage of food.
- For those living in homestays, the host family will provide meals each day.
- Coffee lounge facilities are also available.
- Athena is committed to making sure that students have food that is nutritious and tasty.

* Other Services
- Brand new computing facilities are available for the use of students, including wireless access from laptops in many areas of the campus.
- In addition to 21,000 volumes on the shelves of our Library, students will have access to journal databases, interlibrary loans and borrowing rights at selected universities.

* Field Trips/Excursions
Two field trips are included in the semester program package:

1. Blue Mountains - Spend the day bushwalking and taking in the breathtaking sights at this World-Heritage site complete with regal views of cascading landscape and rich rainforest.
2. Featherdale Wildlife Park - See and touch Australia's native wildlife, including koalas, kangaroos, wombats, wallabies and more!

These two trips are always highlights of students' study abroad experience. In addition to the included field trips, students' can take advantage of a variety of excursions and cultural events offered by Campion College, some at an additional costs.

Highlights: Campion College Australia is the country's first liberal arts school. This small, Catholic institution provides personalized education, where all faculty and administration know the students by name. Students will also be guaranteed immersion into the Australian culture as they study, work and live alongside Australian students.

Campion is conveniently located adjacent to public transport routes and major freeways in the western suburbs of Sydney. Downtown Sydney is only 20 miles from campus.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: USD 13,995.00 (Spring & Fall), USD 4,299 (Summer/"Outback Service Project")

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to Australia Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available.  * Sydney - Campion Scholarship: Award: Up to USD 2,000 (multiple scholarships given) Students interested in this scholarship must, in the opinion of the selection committee, have demonstrated the personal qualities that would identify them as prospective leaders of quality. * Athena Penny Scholarship: Award: USD 250 The Penny Scholarships are available to students studying abroad at specific Athena campuses overseas. * Flight Vouchers Flight vouchers are available to certain students. Please ask us for more information.

Application Process Involves:

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
• Alumni Network

Athena Study Abroad's Mission Statement: Athena was developed in an effort to bring study abroad back to what it was intended to be - true, cultural immersion programs designed by knowledgeable, caring professionals. Athena programs are different in that students are enrolled at small schools overseas in an effort to maintain the personalized service throughout the semester that Athena prides itself on providing. Unlike many other study abroad programs, Athena offers its students programs that are focused on intense, cultural immersion which puts them in touch with the locals of their host country, elements of the host culture, and other international students from around the world to ensure a well-rounded, diverse experience. In addition, a percentage of Athena's proceeds are donated to a chosen world charity through our S.O.S. Program (Students Offering Support), which allows students to give back to the world that welcomed them during their semester abroad.