Study Abroad: Australia

Location/Semester:
Sydney, Australia
Fall and/or Spring Semesters

Host Institution/Contact Information:
Saint Mary's College of California
with University of Notre Dame, Sydney and Study Australia

Lorien Romito, Associate Director
Center for International Programs
Saint Mary’s College of California
Tel: 925.631.4107
Fax: 925.631.4651
Email: lorien.romito3@stmarys-ca.edu

Website of Program/University:
http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/studyabroad

Program/University Overview:
The University of Notre Dame Australia (NDS) is Sydney’s newest university and the only private Catholic university in Australia. It has one of the best staff-to-student ratios nationwide, allowing personalized, individual attention for students to guarantee success.  NDS is situated in the heart of the city and walking distance to many of Sydney’s famous parks, monuments and beaches. As Australia’s largest city, it is also a prime financial and commercial center. Cultural experiences abound in theatre, dance, art and history, with year- round festivals celebrating the city’s multi-cultural heritage. Diversity and the fusion of cultures provides the opportunity for students to engage cross-culturally in service learning, internship, and work opportunities.

Website of Program/University:
http://www.study-australia.com/?id=836
http://www.nd.edu.au/sydney/current%20students/index.shtml

Unique Aspects of the Program:

  • Study with Australians and other international students, while earning SMC credit
  • Innovative service-learning courses emphasizing sustainable economic and community development are offered to international and Australian students
  • The University of Notre Dame offers courses in eight faculties: Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and Philosophy & Theology
  • UND has one of the best staff-to-student ratios nationwide, allowing personalized, individual attention for students to guarantee success
  • Study Australia is pleased to offer students assistance in obtaining a work visa and gaining part time employment in Australia. The work visa allows study abroad participants to work up to 20 hours a week while classes are in session. When classes are on break, students may work an unlimited amount of hours.

Country and/or City Information:
Sydney is a world-class cosmopolitan city set amid incredible natural beauty, Sydney sizzles with excitement. Take a water-taxi or ferry across its famous harbor, swim and surf at one of 40 local beaches, and swing into its free-spirited social scene at Darling Harbor, the Rocks or Oxford Street entertainment districts.
As Australia’s largest city, it is also a prime financial and commercial center. Cultural experiences abound in theatre, dance, art and history, with year-round festivals celebrating the city’s multi-cultural heritage. Sample a fusion of cuisines from Greek and Lebanese to Thai and Indian, and enjoy the open, friendly lifestyle that makes Sydney one of the world’s most popular cities.

Admission Requirements:
2.70 GPA Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors

Courses Offered:
Arts
Behavioral Science
Business (including Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing and Public Relations)
Communications
Education
English
Ethics
History
Law
Nursing
Philosophy
Politics
Research
Theatre
Theology

Housing:
Apartment-style fully furnished accommodations conveniently located near host university

Cost:
If you are a student at one of the US Lasallian universities or colleges, you will remain enrolled at your school and pay tuition and program fees there.  Tuition is based on your campus tuition rates and may include an additional surcharge depending on the program.  Contact the person on your campus responsible for study abroad.

Scholarship Information: N/A

Academic Calendar:
Fall semester - approximately 20 weeks (July through November)
Spring semester – approximately 20 weeks (February through June)

Application Deadline:
Fall semester - March 18th
Spring semester - October 22nd

Application Details:
Must complete SMC Online Application and Study Australia application:

Student Testimonials :
"I absolutely loved this program. From the moment we stepped off the plane and met with our group, I felt welcomed into the country and was excited for the semester. I was really impressed with how Study Australia was run. The first five days in Sydney really got me comfortable with the country and the emails throughout the semester reminded me that I had somewhere to go if I needed help with anything. Thank you for a great program - I had the time of my life!"

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