semester in sydney (macquarie university)

Join World Endeavors for a semester or full-academic year in one of the greatest cities in the world. You will earn academic credit while studying alongside Australian and other international students. You will have the opportunity to travel to an exciting destination with friendly people, amazing countryside, unique wildlife and flora, sensational beaches, lakes, rivers and mountains and cities that pulse with life and energy.

Choose from a full range of academic courses, cultural experiences and social activities. Students can choose to participate in internships, or to get involved in the local community through the volunteer program. Social activities range from beach days and football games to harbour cruises and weekend trips.

Eligibility: Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or equivalent to be eligible for the program. Individual subjects/units/courses will be approved in accordance with selection criteria and previous studies.

Pre-Departure Information: Before students embark, they will be provided a pre-departure guide that includes important details about their semester abroad. In addition to the guide, students may contact World Endeavors any time prior to departure with questions.

Orientation:

After arriving in Australia, an orientation program specifically for study abroad and exchange students is held in the week before classes begin. Issues covered include settling in to Sydney, culture shock, accommodations, health and safety, health insurance, student clubs and societies, email access, study skills, weekend trips and social events. Orientation also includes activities which help students get to know each other, and concludes with a dinner hosted for international students. Other activities are offered during this week to introduce students to Sydney and each other. These activities vary each semester and information will be provided when the acceptance package is issued.

Academics:

Each student will take three to four courses for 3 or 4 credits each. Academic credit and transcripts will be issued by Macquarie University after the successful completion of course requirements for the semester program.

Instruction
Assessment is based on completion of assignments and essays which can vary between 1,500 and 4,000 words. There is usually a final examination or a long essay in lieu of an examination at the end of each unit. There is a great deal of individual study required at Australian universities. Most units do not have weekly class tests.

Credit and Contact Hours
As the bulk of the university's degrees are 3 years in duration, the level of units is 100, 200 and 300, which generally equate with 200, 300 and 400 level US units. Most study abroad students enroll in 100 or 200 level units.

Study Abroad students are required to take between 9 and 14 Macquarie University credit points per semester. The recommended load is 12 credit points. Most units at Macquarie are valued at either 3 or 4 credit points, which equates approximately between 12 and 16 hours of study per unit, including class attendance, private study, library research, etc. The actual workload can vary from unit to unit and even week to week across the university.

Academic credit and transcripts will be issued by Macquarie University after the successful completion of course requirements for the semester or academic year program. It is the student's responsibility to contact their academic advisor prior to the semester to ensure that courses taken while abroad are transferable to their home institution.

Grading
Grades awarded are as follows:
HD High Distinction 85-100%
D Distinction 75-84%
CR Credit 65-74%
P Pass 50-64%
PC Conceded Pass 45-49%
F Fail 0-44%
S Pass (used for units where grading is on a Pass or Fail basis only)

Participant Life:

Students will receive an orientation after arriving in Australia that will acquaint them with the program, the campus and the surrounding area. In addition to their classroom experience, students will have the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of other activities including student clubs.

On campus you can find a wide range of cultural facilities. There is an Art gallery, History Museum, Sculpture Park, Earth Science Museum and a Museum of Ancient Cultures, just to mention a few. The admission is free and all visitors are welcome!

There is a wide range of sporting facilities on campus. You can find everything from Squash, Real Tennis and Badminton courts, a Weight & Fitness Center, outside tennis and basketball courts, Aerobics and a Golf Driving Range. The gym is open from morning to night during the weekdays and offers great discounts to students.

The campus itself is like a small shopping center. Shops and services include a bookshop, dentist, hairdresser, banks, pharmacy and a health and counseling centre.

There is a wide range of food outlets and restaurants on campus. The Courtyard restaurant is located in the middle of campus which overlooks the heart of the university social area. There are also a number of food outlets to tempt all tastes in the SAM building. There you will find Asian, Italian, Australian and American cuisine.

An excellent way to meet new friends is to join a student club. There are over 100 clubs and societies and whatever you are interested in, there is a club for you! On campus you can find different religious societies, country clubs, drama clubs, film clubs, an IT society, Marketing Business Society and a Bushwalking club.

There is also a wide range of sporting clubs including a snow skiing club, waterskiing club, scuba diving club and various other sporting clubs such as Tennis, Squash, Yoga and karate clubs. One of the largest clubs is the soccer club which presently has 10 teams playing in different leagues.

There is always something going on on campus. The two biggest days on campus are Open Day and Conception day, where the campus comes alive with events and activities for all students and visitors.

During the semester various events are planned that will make your university life a truly enjoyable experience. Some of the activities and events include: markets, live bands, movies, theatre performances and various cultural events.

Activities: Based on interest, several weekend trips will be offered during each semester, taking in the breathtaking wonder of the Australian coastline, landscape and mountains. Experienced providers will take you away from it all, and then bring you back safely. Regular social events are also offered including harbor cruises, sporting matches, movie nights and parties. Bring your camera!

Student Clubs:
Australasian
Union of Jewish Students
Debating Society
Basketball Club
Catholic Asian Student Society
Catholic Society
Chinese Student Society (MUCSS)
Chinese Students University Association (CSUA)
Christian Union Drama Society (DRAMAC)
Economics, Commerce and Finance Society (ECFS)
Filmsoc
Macquarie Bushwalking Club
Macquarie Chinese Christian Fellowship
Macquarie IT Society
Macquarie University Buddhist Society
Macquarie University Law Society
Macquarie University Chiropractic Students' Association Macquarie University Rowing Club
Macquarie University Singers Macquarie
University Students Council
Marketing Business Society
Persian Association
Postgraduate Students Association (MUPRA)
Rugby Football Club
Singapore Students Association
Soccer Club
Sri Lankan Association of Macquarie
Sports Association
Student Life - Christians on Campus
Thai Student Association

Cost and Dates :

Duration	Semester	Academic Year	Summer Program
Costs	$13,985.00	$26,970.00	X

Cost Included:

Tuition (4 courses per semester)
Transcript from Macquarie University
Orientation
Medical insurance (Overseas Student Health Coverage)
Various student services and learning support services
Apartment Housing without meals
Airport pick-up
Free cell phone rental and free incoming calls

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