Description

On Semester in Bendigo, you will have it all: outstanding academics, a vibrant campus community, a midsize campus and city, and easy access to Melbourne and Victoria's wine country. And the climate is mild-year round. You will experience:

* Life in a midsize city of Aussies - Semester in Bendigo is located in a great Australian city that has all the amenities of urban life without all the tourists. You'll have kangaroos hopping through campus, though.

* Exceptional academics - La Trobe University is one of the best in Australia, and the UK Times named it as one of the top 150 universities in the world.

* Unique Adventure Education program - Interested in education, but perhaps something a bit different from the norm? Look no further! Semester in Bendigo offers one of the best Adventure Educations programs around.

* Vibrant campus community - You'll be living on a campus where each residence hall has its own personality and culture. It's a great way to really get involved in and acclimated to your new home.

* CISabroad Culture and Adventure Program - When you arrive in Australia, we'll give you a stellar orientation to the Great Barrier Reef and beyond.

Highlights

* CISabroad Culture and Adventure Program
* Midsize student body
* Vibrant campus community with active residence halls
* Live in a suburban setting, with Melbourne only a few hours away
* Robust academic offerings in liberal arts, education, applied sciences, media studies, and more
* Unique Adventure Education program
* Single rooms in shared apartments
* Life in an authentic Australian city

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Please contact CISabroad

Program Fees Include:

* CISabroad Culture and Adventure Program in Cairns
* Full-time tuition and fees
* Housing (residence halls)
* Medical and accident insurance
* CISabroad support services before, during, and after the program
* Academic advising
* Financial aid counseling
* Assistance with travel arrangements
* Predeparture orientation
* Airport pickup
* La Trobe University orientation
* On-site support
* Internet connection
* Student Guild fees
* La Trobe University official transcript
* Carbon offset of travel

Experience Required

no

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Scholarships are Available

Grants (Automatically Awarded): * CISabroad Early Bird Grant: You will automatically receive USD 100 off if you apply by Sep 23rd for a spring semester program or December 31st for a fall semester program! * CISabroad CPA (Cooperating Partner Alliance) Grant: Automatically receive USD 250 off a semester program or USD 100 off a summer or short-term program if your school is an affiliate. Please check list at CISabroad website. * CISabroad Bring a Friend Grant: You and your friend receive USD 250 for a semester program or USD 100 for a summer, short-term or internship program. * CISabroad Go Again Grant: Got the travel bug and want to go again on another CISabroad program? Get USD 250 off a semester or USD 100 off a summer program. *CISabroad Diversity Abroad Grant, CIS Gilman Grant, CIS Golden Key Grant: If you receive a Diversity Abroad scholarship, Gilman Grant, or Golden Key Award for your CISabroad program, we'll give you an additional $500 grant, just to say congrats! For all of the following scholarships, Please be sure to fill out the CIS scholarship application form by May 1 for a fall program, November 1 for a Spring Program, or May 1 For a summer program. Please visit CISabroad website. * CISabroad Leadership Scholarship: Receive USD 250- USD 500 off a semester program or USD 100-USD 200 off a summer program * CISabroad Photo Journalist Scholarship Receive USD 100 off plus a digital camera for semester or summer program * CISabroad Correspondent Scholarship (semester programs only) Receive USD 500-USD 1,000 off for blogging regularly about your experience overseas * CISabroad Green Scholarship Receive USD 250-USD 500 off a semester or USD 100-USD 200 off a summer program for volunteering in an eco-friendly capacity and presenting on your experience while back home Please check CISabroad website for a more up to date info.

Application Process Involves

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

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

CISabroad's Mission Statement

To provide innovative education programs that broaden academic perspectives, promote global awareness, and encourage personal development while laying the foundation for participants to become engaged world citizens.

Year Founded

2000