E-mail this pageThe Australian Experience Summer Programs at Bond University
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Why the Australian Experience Summer Program?
There are two Australian Experience programs: one lasts for four weeks and the others for six weeks. They are both great if you want to study in Australia, but can't spend a whole semester away. Both programs start in the Gold Coast, where Bond's campus is located, but are mobile with a variety of excursions. The four week program primarily stays along the Queensland Coast, but the six week program takes you to two other regions by plane: Sydney and the Northern Territory.
- Summer: Six weeks (start of June to mid July) and four weeks (mid July to mid August)
- Eligibility: Open to all students currently enrolled in a US college or university; minimum 2.5 GPA; minimum sophomore standing by the time of study in Australia
- Credits: Four Week Program: 4 Credits/Six Week Program: 8 Credits
- Frequently Asked Questions: Visit our FAQ page to learn about financial aid and more
- Application Deadline: March 15
How to Apply
You must submit both the SUNY Application and the Bond Application to the SUNY Plattsburgh Global Education Office by the deadline stated in the above section. (Note: the 85.3kb SUNY Application PDF file requires the latest version of Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download. )
Courses and Credit
You will earn four credits for one course on the four week program and eight credits for two courses on the six week program. The course for the four week program is Australian Environment Issues. The two courses you take are Australian History and Culture and Australian Geography and Ecology: An Introduction. Follow the links for course descriptions.
Accommodations
Your accommodation at Bond University will be in modern air-conditioned twin share rooms with bathroom. Study desks, bed linen and towels will be provided. Meals are served on campus in the Brasserie. Australian Experience students will have full access to all campus facilities and resources, including the libraries, computer labs, gymnasiums, swimming pool, sporting fields, restaurants, cafes, and bars. Accommodation on field trips will be in high standard, backpacker-type hotels in single sex dormitory rooms with 2-6 beds or bunks and shared bathroom facilities. Bed linen and towels will be provided for the group. At least two program tutors or other staff (one male, one female) will accompany each field trip.
Summer 2010 Estimated Costs
- Four-Week Program (New York State Residents and Non-Residents): $8,894
- Six-Week Program Total (New York State Residents and Non-Residents): $14,086
- Includes:
- Application Fee: $35
- Deposit: $200
- SUNY Tuition and Program Fee (includes room and board): $8,576 for 4-week program, and $13,685 for 6-week program
- Health Insurance: $83 for four week program / $166 for six week program
Other Costs you will have to participate in this program
- Roundtrip Airfare: fares vary drastically
- Australian Visa: estimated $50
- Passport: US passports currently cost $110
Please note: All fees are subject to change without notice.
More Information
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
If you would like more information about the Study Abroad and Exchanges program at Plattsburgh State, please contact or visit us at:
Global Education Office101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone: (518) 564-2321
Toll-Free Phone: (800) 388-6784
Fax: (518) 564-2326
E-mail: globaleducation@plattsburgh.edu
Location: We are physically located at 102 Broad St. on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus, which is the brown house that sits at the corner of Broad and Beekman Streets across from the Kehoe Building.