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Field trips for the Macquaire program include a Surf Lesson, a daytrip to the Royal National Park and the Blue Mountains Orientation daytrip. You will be asked to register for the events but participation comes at no-extra cost to you.

You are required to enroll in 15-19 credits per semester. Your program offers four ways to earn academic credit: IES Abroad Spanish language course (required, 4 credits) IES Abroad Spanish-taught area studies courses (optional, 3 credits each) Universidad Complutense de Madrid courses (optional, 3 credits each) Internship placement and seminar (optional, 3 credits) Classes are scheduled five days each week and attendance is required. You must come to class prepared, complete written assignments outside of classes, and complete rigorous assignments at the midterm and end of each course. All...

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...

You are required to enroll in 15-19 credits per semester including one mandatory course within the disciplines of Liberal Arts & Business. Your program offers four ways to earn academic credit: Mandatory Spanish language course - offered at the IES Abroad Barcelona Center and range from the 100- to the 400- level. A Spanish language course is required for all students regardless of their proficiency level and is worth three to four credits. Intensive Spanish language courses are worth seven credits. (required, 3-7 credits) Spanish Language Assessment Form Link: (Form due ): IES Abroad Area...

Estimated on-site expenses Item Cost (in Rand) Groceries per week R1,600-2,200 Student restaurant (On campus -- UCT students only; n/a for summer and Health, Culture and Development) R45-95 Restaurants -- Breakfast R65-130 Restaurants -- lunch R75-160 Restaurants -- dinner R120-350 Coffee/Soft Drink R25-45 / R15-30 Laundry (washing) R90-200 Movie R75-160 Theatre R100-300 Dance Club Cover Charge R80-300 Museum Fees R60-250 Fitness Club Membership Varies Jammie Shuttle (for UCT Students only; n/a for summer and health, culture, and development) Free Uber or Approved Taxi R60-150 per short trip...

South Africans, especially the student population in Cape Town, are very outgoing, welcoming, and curious about other cultures. Passersby on the street will often greet you with a “Howzit,” and it is polite to return the greeting. You should also expect to receive very direct questions from locals about your country, politics, culture, etc. Joining clubs, or volunteering is a great way to meet new people, and get a deeper glimpse into South African society. In South Africa, you will be exposed to conditions and surroundings that might be completely foreign to you, such as beautiful landscapes...