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.

Part-time Internships are available for academic credit at the University of Sydney in the following areas: Communications Design Engineering (Electrical and Mechanical) Event Management Film & TV Production Graphic Design Marketing Media For the internship, students will work 15 days or 120 hours in their internship placement, in addition to attending professional development seminars and workshops. Workshops cover topics such as the comparison of workplace cultures, intercultural-communication skills, enhancing relationships at work, goals and motivation, management styles, and critical self...

University of Sydney Course Selection USYD courses typically carries 6 units of credit and 6 units are equivalent to 4 US semester credits. You must carry a full load while studying abroad at The University of Sydney, which is the equivalent of 24 units of credit (about 4 classes) and 16 IES Abroad credits for the semester. Because there are so many different points and credit systems in the US, please check with the academic advisor at your home university to ensure that the credits will transfer. The University of Sydney has enrollment options in almost every discipline; over 4000 units of...

Overview Sydney University Village (SUV) is located adjacent to the main campus of the University of Sydney. The apartments are convenient to public transportation, a short walk to University facilities, and close to the vibrant restaurant and café culture and shopping facilities of King St., Newtown. While Sydney University Village is not a brand-new property, it offers a communal, social lifestyle and has a campus/community-orientated feel. IES Abroad students will be housed in a single room within a multi-bedroom flat. Shared apartments in Australia are typically mixed gender and students...

Customs The U.S. Department of Homeland Security provides helpful information about international travel and U.S. customs. For more information on international travel, students can also look to their airline and the border control agency of their host country. Shipping Precautions Shipping internationally can be very expensive. Packages aren’t guaranteed to arrive, and IES Abroad cannot influence local custom rules. As fun as it may be to get packages from home while abroad, be prepared for potentially restrictive foreign customs and long delays. If friends and family want to send you...

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 24 units of credit (about 4 classes) and 16 IES Abroad credits for the semester. 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...

If you require an internship as part of your semester abroad, please reach out to your IES Abroad Program Advisor as soon as possible. Internships offer a unique, real-world experience combined with professional skill building and cultural immersion. While we have a selection of internship placements that only require English, some fields require an intermediate or advanced level of Spanish. It is your responsibility to research and understand your current college or university's policies with regards to earning credit for an internship before you apply for one. To apply for an internship...

The number of students participating in each DiscoverIES is limited and registration is first-come, first-served. You will register for DiscoverIES later in the predeparture process on the DiscoverIES Registration Form which will be made available to you on your MyIESabroad account. In general, the cost of any course-related trip as required by part of a course or during orientation activities are covered by your program fee. Fees for all other DiscoverIES will be provided during the registration process. All registrations are final and will be billed to your MyIESabroad account. IES Abroad...

To complement your IES Abroad courses, you will have the option of enrolling in courses at our partner universities. We strongly encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity. It will not only be a unique educational experience, but it will also provide the opportunity to add another perspective of student life in Spain. You can also improve your Spanish language abilities and meet local students! The classroom atmosphere might be entirely different from what you experience on your home campus. Please keep in mind that you will have to be able to adapt to different classroom structures...

Your course preregistration will take place in four phases: Phase I - UPF Preregistration Phase II - UAB Preregistration Phase III - Program-Specific Preregistration Phase IV - General Preregistration (including preregistration for UB, URL, and UVic) You will receive more specific information about course preregistration in advance, including the final course lists and schedules for the semester. When preregistration opens, a Course Preregistration Form will be made available to you in the required forms section of your MyIESabroad account. You are required to submit this form before its...