Study Abroad in Newcastle, Australia with WorldStrides

The Education Abroad Network made preparing to study abroad easy! They were always just an email or phone call away before and during my semester abroad. At the University of Newcastle I joined two student organizations that really defined my experience and made it unforgettable. In the Newcastle University Mountaineering Club I met a bunch of really cool Australians that were welcoming and willing to teach others. The University of Newcastle Exchange Student Network was great for meeting students from Australia and all over the world.

I had an amazing experience with TEAN at the University of Newcastle. TEAN staff was extremely helpful in getting situated and throughout the semester. The university had great classes, professors, and resources that allowed me to continue my education as if I had never left the US, while also gaining a more global perspective on things I commonly study. I also met amazing people from Australia and all over the world through several clubs on campus that also allowed me to take small trips to explore the area.

I was at first very hesitant to travel and live over 16,000 miles away from home, but I am so incredibly happy I did. From Orientation with TEAN at the Great Barrier Reef to meeting and studying with the locals, I would not change my experience if I could. The TEAN staff made it helpful to ease into the new culture of Australia. They also were very prompt in answering phone calls and emails if you had a question, while abroad.