Volunteering in Sydney Volunteering at local organizations provides another great opportunity for integration into the local culture. If you are interested in volunteering, our Center staff can provide you with contact information for volunteering and non-profit organizations. There are many volunteer activities open to students. These will be addressed during the University orientation, but you may also investigate http://govolunteer.com.au or http://volunteer.com.au to get started.

UNSW Course Selection UNSW courses typically are worth 6 Units of Credit (UOC) and 6 UOC are equivalent to 4 IES Abroad credits. , You must carry a full load while studying abroad at UNSW, which is the equivalent of 18 units of credit (about 3 classes) and 12 IES Abroad credits for the trimester. Because there are so many different points and credit systems in the US, please check with the academic advisor on your home campus to ensure that credits will transfer. IES Abroad students can take courses in the various faculties including the Arts & Design, Arts & Social Sciences, Built Environment...

University of New South Wales Academic Calendar All courses at the University of New South Wales will be completed before the listed official program departure date. Therefore, it is very important to book your flights according to the official program dates. However, you can visit the following webpage below to see the most up-to-date academic calendar for the University of New South Wales: University of New South Wales Trimester Academic Calendar *Spring students for the Trimester program will be attending UNSW during Term 1, the beginning of the Academic Year in Australia.

You will preregister courses for the Winter (August) Term and Term 3 also known as a tailored term at UNSW. Please note the course offerings are limited for the Winter Term, so you must stick to the courses that you have chosen. The course timetable will be confirmed in the weeks prior to the semester. Registration for the Term 3 courses starts at the application and finalises in the first week of classes. Necessary visa documents are created after you are approved for a full load of courses. For this reason you are required to submit an online course preregistration form. You should plan on...

The first step in course registration at University of Sydney is to submit your Course Preference Form on your MyIESAbroad account. While final course registration takes place during orientation, necessary visa documents are created after you are approved for a full load of courses. For this reason, you are required to submit an an online Course Preference Form. It is extremely important to submit this form in a timely manner to avoid any delays in the issuing of your travel documents and visa. You will register courses for Semester 1 (S1C). For your Course Preference Form, you will enter the...

The first step in course preregistration at Macquarie is to submit your Course Preregistration Form on your MyIESAbroad account. While final course registration takes place during orientation, necessary visa documents will not be created until you are approved for a full load of courses. For this reason, you are required to submit an online Course Preregistration Form. It is extremely important to submit this form in a timely manner to avoid any delays in the issuing of your travel documents and visa. You will preregister courses for the Session 1. For your Course Preregistration Form, you...

In addition to coursework and internships, students at Macquarie have the chance to participate in the university’s Global Leadership Program. This exciting program is designed to help students build the skills and knowledge that define a successful global, 21st century leader. Although students do not earn credit for participating, if they fulfill the program requirements, they will receive a certificate and letter of recommendation, among other documents. Participants attend colloquia that are run by prestigious academics, former diplomats, and business professionals. In addition...

Macquarie University (MU) first admitted students in 1967 with the volatile backdrop of the Vietnam War, women’s liberation, and the youth protest movement. Not surprisingly, the University was intended to be bold, radical, and unconventional. Just outside the busy center of Sydney (approximately 45 minutes by public transportation), MU draws on the city’s energy to create a stimulating academic environment. Today, MU is known as “Australia’s Innovative University” and it has consistently been recognized for its excellence in teaching and research. The University enrolls nearly 40,000 students...

Sydney Field Trips Field trips for the Macquarie University program are listed below: Royal National Park Daytrip: This trip will take you to a beautiful part of the region. We will hike along the coast line in a secluded and rugged part of Southern Sydney. If the weather is fine, you will have an option to swim at a secluded beach, before having a BBQ while we enjoy the great outdoors. Finally, we will head further South, to admire the Sea Cliff Bridge (a engineering marvel) and have some ice cream looking over the Illawarra before heading back to Sydney in the evening. Surf Lesson: This...

Volunteering in Sydney Volunteering at local organizations provides another great opportunity for integration into the local culture. If you are interested in volunteering, our Center staff can provide you with contact information for volunteering and non-profit organizations. Macquarie also offers a range of volunteer opportunities for study abroad students that will allow you to get further involved in the local culture while making a difference to the community in which you live. The volunteer program has opportunities for involvement with environmental groups, indigenous Australians, and...