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The
group will be led by an experienced Community College faculty member,
who will teach the curriculum along with local faculty.
Local program managers will serve as hosts and advisors to help you
become familiar with Australian and New Zealand culture and lifestyle.
To request
more information and application, see Information.
Program
Sponsors:
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Green River Community College, Auburn, WA
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Selected Washington State Community Colleges
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Newman College - University of Melbourne
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Unitec Institute of Technology - Auckland
Campus
Locations:
Melbourne
Weeks 1-6 will be
spent at Newman College, which is part of the University of Melbourne.
The campus is centrally located in the heart of Melbourne with easy
access to all the city’s activities and attractions.
Auckland
Weeks
7-10
will be spent at in Auckland, New Zealand where you will be studying at
one of New Zealand's top educational
institutions. Auckland is very popular with students worldwide and a has
a large international population.
Academic
Program:
This is a study program. Students must carry a
15-credit load and are expected to fully participate in all class
activities. In addition to the Humanities: Australian Life and Culture
class, students will take History of Australia and Biology - Australian
Ecology. See detailed
course descriptions below.
Courses are scheduled Monday through Friday. The
weekends are free.
Course Descriptions:
Humanities:
Peoples of the World-Australasian Life and Culture
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5 credits
Offers students an introduction to Australian and New Zealand
society and culture by examining its major social and political
institutions, the cultural values of its people, and the significant
contemporary issues these nations confront. Students will engage
in critical discussions about the differences between American and
Australian/New Zealand cultures, and will address the relation of
Australia and New Zealand to the Pacific Rim. This course aims to
facilitate student orientation to Australia and New Zealand, and to
offer an important socio-cultural framework for other courses they will
take.
History: History of Australasia – 5 credits
Examines the history of Australasian
nations of Australia and New Zealand from the first
human inhabitants of Australia some 60,000 years ago, and the Maori
settlement of New Zealand some 800 years ago, through the long and often difficult
processes to become the modern island nations of Australia and New
Zealand.
Attention is given to the various groups who have migrated to Australasia,
the European exploration and colonization of the area, the development
of settlements and colonial governments, the move to nationhood in the
late 19th century, and the emergence of the
modern nations of Australia and New Zealand in the 20th century.
Biology - Australian/New Zealand Ecology - 5
credits
Focuses
on the ecology of Australia and New Zealand, including ecosystems and human impact on
ecosystems. The biodiversity, characteristics, and interactions of
Australian and New Zealand flora and fauna will also be investigated within various
habitats and ecosystems. A significant portion of the course will
involve field observations and experiences. This course does not
meet the lab distribution requirement. and is designed for the
beginning college student.
Application
Requirements:
Students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher are eligible to apply. Transcripts
are required. Minimum age is 18 (17 with permission).
Faculty:
Dr. Bruce Haulman teaches history at Green River
Community College. He leads student groups to study the history and
ecology of Clayoquot Sound on Vancouver Island, Canada. He taught in
London in 1993, 1996, and 2000,
has led the Australia Abroad Winter Quarter program from 2001-2010, and is an experienced leader of
study-abroad programs.
Accommodations
and Meals:
While at Newman College of the University of Melbourne, students will be
accommodated in single rooms. These
are college dormitories with shared baths and communal eating facilities.
While studying in New Zealand, students will
live in shared student housing near the Unitec University campus or
with carefully selected host families.
Many meals are provided in Melbourne.
The cost of living in Australia and New
Zealand is lower than in the United States.
Cultural
Activities and Excursions:
There will be pre-arranged fully inclusive tours during your stay, which
may include:
In Australia:
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Melbourne Museum: Aboriginal
Exhibit
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National Gallery: Aboriginal Exhibit
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Melbourne Golden Mile Walk
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Melbourne
Shrine of Remembrance
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National Gallery Australian Art Exhibit
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Bendigo - Golden Lion Museum and Gold
Museum
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Immigration
Museum
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Healsville Sanctuary
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Serendip Bird Sanctuary and You Yang
Mountains
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Mount Donna Buang
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Victoria Parliament
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Beach Introduction
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Electoral Commission
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Shrine of Remembrance
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Cape Schenck and Bushranger Bay
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Victoria State Library and Cowan Gallery
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Australia Day Activities
In New Zealand:
Additional Optional Activities:
Other field trips are optional
and may require an additional fee: These may include an
overnight excursion to Mangere Marae. There
will also be plenty of opportunity to do your own exploring using
convenient public transport or tour specialists.
Transportation:
Program costs include airfare, transfers from/to international airports and a
Bus/Rail pass, zone 1, for the first month of the program in Melbourne.
Program Cost: Check back for
current pricing
Included:
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Round trip group airfare on program dates from
Seattle/Melbourne/Auckland/Seattle
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Group
transfers to/from international airports
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Student housing accommodations while at
Newman College, University of Melbourne
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Student housing accommodations
while at Unitec Institute of Technology in Auckland
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Many meals at Newman College
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Tram/Bus/Rail
pass for first month of the program
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Some
cultural activities and excursions
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Pre-departure and arrival
orientations
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Welcome BBQ in Melbourne
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Student basic medical insurance
Not
Included:
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College tuition and books
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Passport
and visa fees
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Fees
for some sporting, telephone, and internet
facilities
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Telephone and internet facilities at
other locations
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Meals
not previously specified
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Curriculum
activities admissions
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Personal
and entertainment expenses
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Independent
travel and expenses during and after the program
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US
and Australian airport fees and taxes ($135)
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Anything
not specified as included in the program
*This program announcement and the information
presented here may be subject to change.
Please refer to the Study Abroad Program Brochure for current
information.
To request more information and application, see Information.
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