Anthropology Study Abroad Programs in Brisbane, Australia

This was truly one of the best experiences I have had. From many of the courses having field trips to meeting people from all over the world, I truly could not have had a better abroad experience. I lived on campus and was able to be part of the community and become part of the university as well by volunteering in a lab on campus and having an on campus job. I traveled all over the country and to a few other countries as well! I was so excited for this opportunity and I now have an opportunity from the university to come back for further studies.

Going to Brisbane, Australia and studying at the University of Queensland was one of the best experiences I have ever had in my life! I went abroad my junior year of college in the fall. I had to go earlier than most abroad programs (left in early July), so I was already so nervous. IFSA's staff was incredible. As soon as I got off the plane, my IFSA advisor helped me get a SIM card to contact my parents and tell them we landed. IFSA staff does a great job of being attentive and responding immediately to anything which may concern you. Whether it was directions to a bus stop or picking a place to go for the weekend, IFSA acted as a family would. They were my rock. They gave me advice. I was able to contact them about big and small issues. Also, IFSA planned several group trips, such as one to Morton Island, which was incredible! All you had to do was show up and be ready for an amazing weekend! Also, the University of Queensland's campus was breathtaking. It was the perfect place to get out after class and stroll on campus to a coffee spot or visit the library. I felt very comfortable navigating through campus. I love the sun shine and being outdoors, so studying on this campus involved days of reading outside on my favorite park bench. Brisbane stole my heart. The people, the memories, the friends. Everything I made there is irreplaceable. Going halfway around the world was worth every second. I visited beaches, met new people, and traveled around Australia while being a student as well. I got to surf and see kangaroos. I got to experience independence while never feeling alone. I highly suggest looking into IFSA's University of Queensland Study Abroad Program! I was worried about my studies while abroad, but travel and school was manageable. Also, the sunshine made me excited for each and every day!

From Day one, when my pre-advisor contacted me with the necessary steps I had to take to get ready for abroad, I knew there were a lot of little details I had to work out (i.e. cell phone plan, getting credit card without international fees, obtaining Australian money, what I should/shouldn't pack, etc.). My pre-advisor could not have been more helpful! She answered all my questions in a timely fashion, and she gave me great advice when I wanted her opinion. Once I got to Australia, I could not have been more blessed with the Student Service Coordinator (SSC) I had. She really cared how each of us were doing, both inside and outside of school. She wanted to make the transition to and from abroad as effortless as possible. She would hold coffee chats so we could hang out and talk with her. She was able to help me on some big decisions. And most importantly, she was always there for me (including leaving her family to sit with me in the ER until 1am just so I wouldn't be alone). Having such a caring SSC really made my abroad experience memorable!

My study abroad experience began with TEAN orientation in Cairns and included a boat trip to the Great Barrier Reef, going to Hartley's Crocodile Zoo to see lots of crocodiles, kangaroos, and koalas, and skydiving. This was an awesome opportunity to embrace Australian culture as well as meet other students who were also going to be studying abroad at schools in Australia during the same semester as me. Once I was settled in Brisbane, our TEAN advisor was very helpful with seeing if we needed anything and making sure we were adjusting to this new atmoshpere. I loved all my classes at the University of Queensland and there were so many different opportunities to get invovled and join clubs such as the surfers club! TEAN was always helpful throughout the process of selecting schools and deciding which school in Australia I wanted to study at. We also had scheduled events such as going to the Steve Irwin Australia Zoo and going to footy games that were coordinated by our TEAN advisor in Brisbane. I would highly recommend this program and would definitely say it was the best 5 months of my life and such an amazing experience!!

IFSA was such a gift to- and really did define- my study abroad experience. From the constant presence of resources and information that lasted from my first thoughts about studying abroad to my re-acclimation to school in the U.S., to the easing into Australian culture and life at the orientation in Sydney, to the wonderful friends that filled my time in Australia with so much comfort and joy, I cannot imagine having studied abroad without IFSA. For example, as an introvert and someone who is slow to warm up to new places and new things, it was immensely comforting to ease into the novelty of studying abroad with IFSA's extensive support and staff. Learning about Australian Aboriginal communities that first day at the orientation in Sydney opened the door not only for many further conversations with other IFSA students, but also for personal academic exploration and work. Thus, I most appreciate the organization, orientation, and information that IFSA was able to provide, allowing for a smooth transition and quick adjustment to a new place, which enabled a much more full, engaging, and transforming experience.

I absolutely loved living in Brisbane, Australia. Everyone was so incredibly friendly, the weather was perfect and sunny, and the academics and living situations were great. I enjoyed going into the city on my off days and just exploring everything that Brisbane had to offer. The best part about the city is its close proximity to many of the larger Australian cities. It made for the perfect home base and definitely exceeded all of my expectations. I would choose to live in Brisbane in the future if I could because it is family-friendly, safe, and definitely packed full of fun activities and events for everyone to enjoy. I hope to return to Australia soon!

I studied at the University of Queensland in Brisbane. From the application process to the day I left, TEAN advisors were there to help if I needed them. They helped me adjust to life in the city and resources if anything were to go wrong. Luckily, I never ran into trouble. Brisbane was a very safe and beautiful city. After traveling to many different locations in Australia, I was pleased with my decision to pick Brisbane as my host city. By the end of the trip, I felt like a native Australian and I hope to visit again someday.

Studying abroad through TEAN was an incredible experience. Through the orientation that TEAN organizes you are able to meet a lot of the people that will be studying at your university. This was a huge advantage because I was able to have peer support right away while across the world. The staff were very helpful in making sure we were adjusting to life in Australia. Whatever questions or problems I had while abroad they made sure to fix. It was a great opportunity going through TEAN and would recommend it to anyone.

Because of my experience in Australia through TEAN, I fully believe every student should study abroad at some point in their life. No matter who you are or where you are from, studying abroad changes your perspective of the world and increases your independence and confidence. TEAN did an amazing job at helping me through every single process. From the very beginning such as buying flights and getting my visa up until the very end when I returned home. Every single staff member was amazing. They were always willing to assist me whenever I needed it. Through TEAN, I was able to meet friends that I will have for the rest of my life. I loved the girls I roomed with and our apartment was incredible. Brisbane is an incredible city and I highly recommend studying at the University of Queensland. If you have any nerves or uncertainties before studying abroad I can promise you than you can trust TEAN to make every transition seamless.

I experience a good business environment. It is very helpful for my success in the future. With the help of this experience i got a lot of opportunities to get right way for successful career. I have good ability to communicate with others and confident in my decisions. On the other hand i am weak in intuitive thoughts. With the help of my experience i will overcome my weakness and improve my strength.

There is truly nothing I would change about my experience and time abroad. TEAN made it very easy for me to fully immerse myself into the culture through t events they put on. The events helped me make life-long friends that I travelled the world with since then. There is nothing I would change about the experience.

I had the most amazing experience with IFSA Butler at the University of Queensland. With the help of IFSA, I was able to have an advisor there in my city during my entire time abroad and it was incredibly helpful to have her to reach out to. I had questions about using my student health insurance to questions about places to eat out in the city, and she was always an instant reply away. We also had dinners throughout the semester, an incredible orientation experience that allowed us to immediately adjust to the Australian life, and a very fun mid semester trip. IFSA also is how I got my housing in the International House in Brisbane which is where I met friends that I have been in contact with and even traveled to see since returning from Australia. The International House hosted several cultural events, allowed me to meet people from all over the world, and felt like home in a country I had never even been to before. The staff at the International House was also incredibly supportive of its students and helped me get my extended time approved, with the help of my advisor through IFSA.

Australia is a great place to study abroad; you will have so much fun, learn a lot, and grow from your travels. Brisbane specifically is a lovely city. The third largest in Australia, Brisbane is not overwhelming and it is easy to get around. I enjoyed the city for it's abundance of entertainment, quirky cafés and restaurants, and friendly, laid back inhabitants. There is a man-made beach near the central business district and you can kayak on the famous Brisbane river. There is a large shopping center as well and a free art museum! Night life is amazing too--be sure to check out the Valley. Brisbane truly has endless entertainment. The University of Queensland is a terrific school--I enjoyed all of my classes and learned a lot about Australian Aboriginal culture and the Australian environment. Campus is beautiful and you will see new faces every day. You can sit on the quad and study, or just people watch. TEAN is an incredible program. They really supported students in transitioning to living abroad and helped us feel like locals through the cultural events they chose for us, such as a Brisbane Broncos rugby game. Orientation was amazing--you get to snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef and wake up to views of mountains and palm trees. TEAN supports you every step of the way--from planning to go abroad and being abroad.

Studying abroad was a decision I knew I wanted to do for a long time, and TEAN was the program that helped me get the best out of my abroad situation. Studying in Brisbane was a great decision, because Brisbane is a large city with a small town feel, where you can spend the whole day window shopping in expensive stores, or spend the whole day in coffee shops drinking unique delicious lattes. Attending the University of Queensland was an amazing experience with incredible professors. TEAN was an amazing resource and great support with me all the steps of the way through my academic and social study abroad experience.

Studying abroad in Australia was by far the best decision I ever made. I made so many local friends and I learned so much about Australia. I was able to do so many things that I never thought I would do(climbing a mountain). I would return to Australia in a heartbeat if given the opportunity. I absolutely loved UQ, although the academics was challenging I learned way more than I ever thought possible. The program TEAN, was there for me every step of the way. They answered any questions I had before, during and after my exchange. Furthermore, they arranged events for us to attend such as a Rugby game and the Steve Irwin Australia zoo, both which were absolutely amazing. I would definitely recommend TEAN to anyone!

I chose the program because IFSA-Butler transfers credits back to my school, it is an English program, it was very organized, and safety was never an issue. It was a new experience!

I chose the program because IFSA-Butler transfers credits back to my school, it is an English program, it was very organized, and safety was never an issue. It was a new experience! My most memorable experience was the week-long immersion before set to school and the ability to travel the whole east coast of Australia.

When planning to study abroad, the best choices I made were going withTEAN as my provider and studying at the University of Queensland. They set us up with housing, (which was right across from campus), helped out with choosing classes, paperwork and most of all, they made all that paper work worth it! I am also very happy with my decision of choosing UQ. Before I studied abroad I saw a quote about Brisbane's weather "Beautiful one day, perfect the next." Everyday I was there I was reminded of this quote because its so true! Brisbane is the perfect location leaving day and weekend trips very easily to plan. UQ's academics were also great! Let me tell you, those classes were not easy, but I feel like I learned so much! All of the professors were also great. UQ also offered great clubs for students, especially one called "Quest." It was a group of International students and those students from UQ who want to go abroad in the future. In this club, they had trips which could bring us all around the east coast. Overall, it was the best decision of my life! Academics: I enjoyed Australia's Marine Environment which included 2 field trips! I also took Australia's Indigenous Art, Popular Music of the 1950's Onward, and Australian indigenous Issues: Past, Present, Future. Living Situation: Couldn't be better! Excellent location, fully furnished, great roommates! Cultural Immersion: TEAN provided cultural immersion activities for us such as AFL games, Australian Indigenous Tour, Lawn Bowling, coffee breaks, visit to the wildlife parks. Program Administration: Extremely helpful!

My most memorable experience abroad was the Byron Bay pre-semester excursion. During this time, my TEAN group I was with became very close while spending 4 days in Byron Bay. These 4 days were action packed with kayaking with dolphins, snorkeling, horseback riding on the beach, surf lessons, hang gliding, and our tour around the lighthouse. All of these factors made one of the most memorable experiences for me while in Australia and it was all because of TEAN! I chose The Education Abroad Network after seeing all of the great reviews for it! TEAN definitely exceeded my expectations and was very helpful with preparing me for UQ, while I was there, and now that I have been back. They definitely take away all the extra stress a student has about paperwork, finding housing before being abroad, and getting transcripts to transfer back so you make the most of your time while there! The excursions were definitely a plus! :) I lived in an apartment with three other American students. One other girl and two guys. It was two bed room, two bathroom, a kitchen, living room, and the balcony where I spent most of my time! We lived right across from UQ, taking us about 8-10 minutes to walk to each class. The bus stop and ferry stop were also 8-10 mins away, with taking about a 15 minute bus ride into the city. The apartments themselves were very modern and came fully furnished thanks to TEAN! They even provided us with bedding, pots and pans, everything that we need to get by for the semester and more. I enjoyed Australia's Marine Environment which included 2 field trips! I also took Australia's Indigenous Art, Popular Music of the 1950's Onward, and Australian indigenous Issues: Past, Present, Future. TEAN provided cultural immersion activities for us such as AFL games, Australian Indigenous Tour, Lawn Bowling, coffee breaks, visit to the wildlife parks. Couldn't be better! Excellent location, fully furnished, great roommates! The Exchange Hotel for $1 tacos on Thursday Nights along with great live music ;)

The month long Brisbane Festival and on the last night they have a fireworks display called Riverfire. Fireworks are shot from all sides and bends of the river around the city and even off of the tops of office buildings. The weather, location and prestigious rank of the University of Queensland are the reasons on why I chose this program. I lived on the 13th floor of an apartment on Tank Street. There were three bedrooms for three of us and two bathrooms. We also had a very functional kitchen and a large living room which connected to our balcony. Our balcony provided us with a breathtaking view of the Brisbane river. And we had a washer and dryer. The location was great. It was only a 20 minute commute to campus, but a 4 block walk to the heart of the city, Queen Street Mall and a 2 block walk to a major train station.