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AIFS: Sydney- Macquarie University

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AIFS

Location:

Sydney, Australia

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Program length:

July - December (Fall), February - June (Spring), July - June (Full Year)

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None

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Learning does not begin or end in the classroom. To help you get a true taste of local culture, a wealth of cultural activities and excursions are included in your program fee.

Famous for its palm-fringed white sandy beaches and clear azure seas, Fiji is paradise come true. Cultural roots and traditions are strong in Fiji and the population is a...

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Learning does not begin or end in the classroom. To help you get a true taste of local culture, a wealth of cultural activities and excursions are included in your program fee.

Famous for its palm-fringed white sandy beaches and clear azure seas, Fiji is paradise come true. Cultural roots and traditions are strong in Fiji and the population is an eclectic blend of indigenous Fijians and Indo-Fijians. English is the official language and visitors will find themselves greeted by a welcoming shout of “bula!”.

Located at the south-eastern corner of Fiji’s largest island, Viti Levu, Suva is Fiji’s capital city and the largest city in the South Pacific with a population of 170,000. Once a flourishing colonial center, sights include fine historic buildings, rusting shipwrecks on the reef, the old cemetery with its Chinese area and a lively fish market.

Explore Fiji on several included field trips to local attractions including:

* Beachcomber Island
* Hindu Temple
* Kula Bird Park

Sydney is the perfect starting point for an exploration of the wider reaches of Australia. In New South Wales you can find unspoiled and undeveloped beaches, spectacular mountain parks, open plains, lakes and rivers. On weekends you can take advantage of Australia’s outdoor lifestyle: cycling, hiking, rafting, horseback riding, rock climbing, scuba diving and bushwalking. During longer breaks, you can explore the lengths of the continent, its cosmopolitan cities or its wilderness.

In Sydney the Program Coordinator organizes a variety of activities which usually include:

* Sydney City Tour–Take a tour around the sights of Sydney with stunning views of the beaches and the city.
* Blue Mountains–Experience the highlights of Australia’s most visited World Heritage National Park with bushwalks and incredible views. Visit a wildlife park to see and touch our unique animals such as kangaroos and koalas.
* Australian Football Game–Watch a game of football and cheer for the local Sydney teams.
* Taronga Zoo–Visit Sydney’s largest zoo where you can see animals indigenous to Australia and around the world, while taking in amazing views of Sydney.
* Opera House–see a show at Australia’s iconic Opera House.
* Farewell Dinner–evening to celebrate all the good memories.

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Jess31

12/20/11

Kangaroos,snorkeling,bungy jumping, travelling, and a little bit of studying in Australia

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My study abroad experience in Australia was something that I will never forget. I had an amazing time and became a stronger and more independent person. I got to travel to Fiji, New Zealand and 4 out of the 8 states and territories in Australia. I snorkeled the Great Barrier Reef, fed kangaroos, saw an opera at the Sydney Opera House, went bungy jumping and so much more wh... view full review

Bails

12/15/11

Discovering the land down under

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The teaching methods were much differnt because the teachers didn't expect the students to show up to class since there were ilectures so all of the lectures were posted online. Also the grading was much different and expectations were different as well. The students were expected to get merely a passing grade rather than getting a really high grade like it is in the state... view full review

Sara23

08/31/11

AUSTRALIA=THE TIME OF MY LIFE

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Australia is more work to live verses live to work and it really helped me become more confident with who I am as a person and just relax and grow into myself. I am an adventurous person with a strong curiosity for traveling and seeing the world and Australia gave me the chance to experience the culture of a world I never dreamed of ever being able to see in person. It ope... view full review

Andrea Fine

08/31/11

Australia Changed me Forever!

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Australia's system is different from the American system and I found it hard to adapt so quickly ... the classes were definitely harder and I needed to plan my time better in order to work everything through. view full review

Andrea Fine

08/31/11

Australia Changed me Forever!

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Australia's system is different from the American system and I found it hard to adapt so quickly ... the classes were definitely harder and I needed to plan my time better in order to work everything through. view full review

Lauren Joaquin

07/02/11

A Unique and Once in a Lifetime Opportunity

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be open and go on your own to have your own personal experience view full review

Mike Rivkees

06/20/11

Fiji 10 day program followed by a semester at Macquarie University was the greatest semester yet.

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Yes it was extremely worthwhile. It is important to realize that the world does not revolve around the country in which you live in. view full review

Heather Bartos

06/13/11

Fallin' for OZ: An experience in Australia that truly changed my life

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"We spend too much time living in the ‘what if’ and need to learn to live in the ‘what is.’" view full review

KSahr

01/30/11

An experience of a lifetime, friends to never forget!

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I would do it again in a heartbeat if I had the money! view full review

Kristen4

01/16/11

Australia Created a New Me

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Definitely. I gained more self-reliance and independence and skills that I may have new acquired without having to live on my own in a new country. It has made me want to travel more and experience cultures of all variety. view full review

joseph pizzoferrato

01/05/11

Living the life in Australia

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Have wealthy parents or save up! view full review

LB2

12/21/10

Australia: A place and experience I will never forget!

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The academic part of my experience was satisfactory and I did learn a lot, but by far the reason my experience was outstanding was because of the people I met, the crazy amount of new experiences I had, how much I learned about myself, how much I grew, and how much I changed. I realized that I can live away from home for months at a time, I can navigate my way to and from... view full review

jerrib1ank

09/27/10

Macquarie Uni...missing Oz!

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I learned how a different school system worked and what that side of the world was all about. view full review

Raia Paneva

01/12/10

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My semester in Australia was the most amazing time of my life. I learned so much about the culture and most importantly, myself. I met people from all over the world, made friends I will keep forever, and saw places I never dreamed of. I would never trade the experience I had and I would recommend this to anyone in a second. view full review

Therese Haussner

07/10/09

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The study abroad gave me the ability to learn, and mature. view full review

Megan Elwood

06/14/09

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This program was better than all the other ones that studied at Macquarie University. The kids that went through other groups wished they had been with AIFS. view full review

Lindsay Hornyak

05/28/09

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Studying Abroad is the best experience I have had in my life thus far. There is really no way to put an abroad experience into words because there are so many different emotions that come into my head when I think about my time abroad. It was an oppurtunity of a lifetime and I am so thankful that I did it. I learned more about myself and also became much more independent. ... view full review

Michelle

02/02/09

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It was the best semester of my life. I learned alot about myself and my friends back home. I know who I can count on and I know which friends that I have made that I will keep in touch with. I now have a thrist for travel. I am already going to San Diego this Spring Break to meet up with a friend I made in Australia. view full review

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