Description

Study abroad in Fiji with GlobaLinks Learning Abroad, formerly known as AustraLearn. The beautiful Pacific Islands have a lot to offer the adventurous soul sand, surf, sensational sunsets and thriving ancient cultures.

The University of the South Pacific gives you a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the real Pacific. Backed by over 40 years of educational excellence with 14 campuses in 12 countries across the heart of the worlds largest ocean; our internationally recognized university offers a variety of quality Study Abroad, Degree and Graduate courses. All our courses are offered in English and AustraLearn students can select from hundreds of courses within our Study Abroad Program!

Each year around 20,000 students enroll in a wide range of academic programs and courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels offered by the three faculties - the Faculty of Arts and Law, the Faculty of Business and Economics and the Faculty of Science, Technology and Environment.

Within walking distance from campus is the availability of the national aquatic center, shopping centers, food outlets and sporting fields. Given the outstanding Fiji Rugby history, youll be able to witness a rugby match played by the Flying Fijians in the nearby national stadium!

Our international educators and staff will provide you with an enriching academic environment, while you enjoy scuba diving, sailing, surfing, hiking or just relaxing at a beach on the weekends.

Meet some of the friendliest people on the planet. Learn their language, dance and perhaps perfect the art of preparing your own traditional meal or weaving a basket from coconut leaves!

Your study abroad experience is all about you! GlobaLinks Learning Abroad is here to assist you in your path of discovery throughout the study abroad experience. We design our programs so that our local and overseas staff are available 24 hours a day to support you in health and safety matters and are also key in enhancing your study abroad experience. Through our planned activities and resident directors personal recommendations for activities you can undertake while abroad, you will be directed on a path of personal, academic, cultural, social, and professional discovery. This team, which supports you throughout your experience, will ensure that you have the most fulfilling experience possible one that is unique to you! So...What Will You Discover?

Highlights

Participants are immeresed in the university environment of the USP in Suva. Students take classes in nearly any area of study, right alongside local students. Many classes include field trips to culturally and environmentally significant areas of Fiji.

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad's Bridging Cultures Program provides a chance to meet other program participants while participatin in cultural excursions, a community volunteer project, and activities. An on-site Resident Director is available 24 hours a day for support and emergencies.

All GlobaLinks Learning Abroad students live in newly-built, fully furnished, air-conditioned apartments or plantation houses within walking distance of campus.

Other highlights include:
- Buddy Program Available
- Bridging Cultures Program
- Global Citizens Development
- Global Identity Course Available
- enCompass Alumni Program

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Contact GlobaLinks Learning Abroad

Program Fees Include:

Program fee includes tuition for 3-4 subjects, guaranteed pre-arranged housing to fit your lifestyle, GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Bridging Cultures Program on-site in Pacific Harbor, Fiji, optional spring break tours, access to our U.S. University of Record, affiliate student fee discounts, end of program workshop, university administrative fees, overseas health coverage, all pre-trip services including orientation materials, visa-processing service (excluding the visa fee), personal advising, subject selections, liaison with your home university, credit transfer assistance, financial aid services, and 24-hour assistance while abroad.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

300,000 USD in scholarships available to GlobaLinks Learning Abroad study abroad students each year. The application is provided in upon acceptance to the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad program.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Other

Typically The Application Process Time is

1- 2 weeks

Post Services Include

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

AustraLearn's Mission Statement

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad seeks to foster the development of future leaders who, through an intercultural learning opportunity, gain a greater respect for and understanding of the relationship which exists between North American and the rest of the world in the context of the larger global community. GlobaLinks Learning Abroad achieves this by exposing students, advisors, and faculty to internationally recognized universities and other educational organizations through the promotion of affordable academic and cultural opportunities world-wide.

Year Founded

1989