Description

Study abroad in Australia with GlobaLinks Learning Abroad, formerly known as AustraLearn. Durng the Australian Experience - Environmental Issues coursee, students will look closely at the flora and fauna and special ecological issues presented by the spectacular coastal, marine, and rainforest parks of eastern Queensland. Students will visit many places of interest along the Queensland coast, including the Great Barrier Reef.

The course objectives are to provide an overview of:

* The physical and social geography, the climate, and other key environmental factors facing plant, animal, and human life in Australia's tropical and sub-tropical coastal and forest areas
* A number of key ecological issues facing land animal populations and marine life on the eastern Australian coast
* Theoretical impact of the demands of the modern economy, primarily tourist activities

Highlights

* Located on the stunning Gold Coast, with a mix of lectures and class work along with local beach and rainforest excursions.
* Explore the spectacular Queensland Coast through two multi-day field trips to Fraser Island and Lady Elliot Island on the Great Barrier Reef.
* Learn from and travel with the professors and staff from Bond University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, renowned experts in their fields.
* All GlobaLinks Learning Abroad students will receive a 750 AUD grant upon arrival in Australia

Subject Areas

• Australian Studies
• Botany
• Ecology
• Environmental Studies
• Sustainable Development

Cost in US$:

See GlobaLinks Learning Abroad website

Program Fees Include:

Program fees include tuition, all lectures, official transcript, university administrative fees, health insurance, ISIC Basic card, domestic travel within Australia, accommodations, most meals, use of wet suit during the course, field trips, and excursions. Fees include all pre-trip services such as: orientation materials, visa assistance, housing placements, personal advising, liaise with your home university, credit transfer assistance, and financial aid services. International airfare and some meals are an additional cost, along with personal expenses and excursions.

Experience Required

yes

At least one year of college/university study is required.

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living

Participants Travel

in Groups

Scholarships are Available

All GlobaLinks Learning Abroad students will receive a 750AUD grant upon arrival in Australia

Application Process Involves

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

Typically The Application Process Time is

1- 2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

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