Description

This program is organized in conjunction with Michigan State University Office of Study Abroad. The International Sports Program offers a unique educational opportunity for college students who consider themselves athletes. The International Sports Program encourages student-athletes to compete on every level; academically, athletically and globally. In cooperation with the NCAA guidelines, student-athletes no longer have to sacrifice study abroad to keep pace with their athletic pursuits regardless of their athletic ability. The program defines "college athlete" as anyone who currently participates on any sanctioned university intramural sports team, any varsity student-athlete (scholarship/walk-on) or any sports enthusiast who competed in sports at the high school level. Join the team! Its time to prepare for the rest of your life!

This year, the program offers training programs in the following sports:

- Swimming
- Soccer
- Golf
- Track and Field
- Triathlon
- Tennis
- Rugby
- Lacrosse
- Field Hockey (women only)
- Basketball (women only)
- Weight Training
- Crew
*Other sports may be available upon request.

Highlights

* This program is the first of its kind, giving collegiate level athletes and sports enthusiasts an opportunity to study abroad, earn college credit towards their degree and still maintain a commitment to sport.

* Offers opportunity to train at a brand new state-of-the-art workout facility located near Sydney (New South Wales Institute of Sport, Olympic Park)

* This program is in its third year and many varsity and non-varsity students have enjoyed a study abroad experience with the knowledge that this particular program has been reviewed and evaluated by the NCAA.

* You can customize your training program to fit your desired needs regardless of your ability level (Varsity, Non-varsity, or competed at the high school level).

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Australian Studies
• Geography
• Kinesiology/exercise Science
• Sociology
• Sports Science

Cost in US$:

see Study Australia website

Program Fees Include:

The current years program fees will be announced shortly. According to MSU, most varsity athletes accommodation and tuition fees should be covered by their athletic grants-in-aid.

Experience Required

yes

The International Sports Program is designed for students that consider themselves student-athletes at the collegiate level. That includes, varsity, non-varsity or intramural participants or those student-athletes that have competed in a sport in high school.

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of varies

Application Process Involves

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

Post Services Include

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

The Education Abroad Network's Mission Statement

Our objective is to make your once-in-a-lifetime experience simply exceptional.

Year Founded

1995