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Orientation
Housing
Academics
Participant Life
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Join World Endeavors for a semester in one of the most unique and diverse cities in the world! You will earn academic credit alongside Australian and international students alike while attending the University of Western Sydney. You will have the chance of a lifetime to travel to an incredible destination full of hundreds of nationalities, history, beaches, social events and outdoor activities.

You will have a wide variety of opportunities with 6 campuses to choose from, a full range of academic courses and an endless list of cultural experiences throughout Sydney. Located between the World Heritage site of Blue Mountains National Park and one of the most beautiful harbors in the world, you will have the option of spending your free time enjoying Australia's natural beauty, skydiving, savoring the multicultural food of Sydney, watching an Australian Rules football game, exploring historic regions or participating in an internship; all while bringing academic credit back to your home university!

Eligibility: Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or equivalent to be eligible for the program. Individual subjects/units/courses will be approved in accordance with selection criteria and previous studies.

Pre-Departure Information: Before students embark, they will be provided a pre-departure guide that includes important details about their semester abroad. In addition to the guide, students may contact World Endeavors any time prior to departure with questions.

Orientation:

After arriving in Australia, an orientation program specifically for study abroad and exchange students is held approximately ten days before classes begin. Issues covered include settling into Sydney, culture shock, accommodations, health and safety, health insurance, student clubs and societies, academic support, weekend trips and social events. Orientation also includes activities which help students get to know each other. Other activities are offered during this week to introduce students to Sydney and each other. These activities vary each semester and information will be provided when the acceptance package is issued.

Housing:

Many different kinds of housing are available depending on the campus, ranging from residential halls to student apartments, all of which are fully furnished.

Academics:

Each student will take a total of 3 to 4 courses for 3 or 4 credits each. Academic credit and transcripts will be issued by the University of Western Sydney after the successful completion of course requirements for the semester program. It is the student's responsibility to contact their academic advisor prior to the semester to ensure that courses taken while abroad are transferable to their home institution.

Instruction
Assessment is based on completion of assignments and essays which can vary between 1,500 and 4,000 words. There is usually a final examination or a long essay in lieu of an examination at the end of each unit. There is a great deal of individual study required at Australian universities. Most units do not have weekly class tests.

Some of the many fields offering courses are listed below*:
Accounting, Biological Science, Communications, Computing, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Management, Mathematical Science, Hospitality and Hotel Management, Human Resource, Information and Communication Technologies, International Business, Languages, Law, Marketing, Nursing, Public Health, Science, and Social Science.
*Note: This is a condensed version of the list of fields. The list varies depending on campus selection so if your field is not listed, please contact us to inquire if it is offered.

Grading
Grades awarded are as follows: US Grade
H High Distinction 85-100% = A+/A
D Distinction 75-84% = A-/B+
C Credit 65-74% = B
P Pass 50-64% = C
S Satisfactory = D
F Fail 0-49% = F

Participant Life:

Students will receive an orientation after arriving in Australia that will acquaint them with the program, the campus and the surrounding area. In addition to their classroom experience, students will have the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of other activities including student clubs.

When not in class, students can spend time visiting Westfield, the largest shopping center in the southern hemisphere, make use of the many sports facilities on campus, visit cultural centers to see performing arts, go for a walk in the many parks, lay on the beach or grab a bite to eat with friends at the hundreds of restaurants in the area.

Activities:

The University offers the UWS International Student Trips and Tours Program featuring optional excursions such as city tours, trips to the Blue Mountains, whale watching, ski trips, surfing lessons, and an outback safari, just to name a few. These activities are a great way to get to know Sydney and the surrounding areas, as well as to meet fellow students.

The University also has several student organizations which are also a great way to meet fellow students and to participate in some of the extra-curricular opportunities the University has to offer.

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