Education Abroad Network: Study in Sydney, Australia
The Education Abroad Network (TEAN) is proud to offer five partner universities for students to choose from in Sydney; The University of Sydney, Macquarie University, University of Technology Sydney, Notre Dame University, and the University of New South Whales. Participants are guaranteed living arrangements in our premier apartments, and can look forward to iconic beaches, beautiful weather, buzzing nightlife, and plenty of places to explore in Australia's largest and oldest city.
What separates TEAN from other study abroad providers in Australia? Let's start with our amazing excutsions. Students can choose to spend a pre-semester week in New Zealand's adventure-packed South Island, or experience Australia's east coast, including a special trip to the Great Barrier Reef. During the semester students are given plenty of opportunities to visit other parts of Australia, including the Outback, and to cap it all off TEAN organizes an alternative Spring Break tour of Thailand. How amazing does that all sound?
Intrigued? Then visit the TEAN website to learn more about studying in Sydney.
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Thanks to TEAN, I had an absolutely amazing study abroad experience! I lived in an apartment inCoogee Beach, which is a suburb of Sydney. Coogee is a really cool town and has some nice bars and restaurants. It was a quick walk/bus ride to UNSW and a short bus ride into the city. It was an ideal location.
One of the things I like best about TEAN is the orientation. What better way to get acclimated to a new environment than to go on a scavenger hunt, try new foods, scale the harbor bridge, and cruise through the harbor? It was a great way to get to know the city (including the transportation systems) as well as the other people in the program. Not many other programs provide this opportunity.
The TEAN staff also made studying abroad that much better. From the moment I began planning my trip, TEAN staff helped me acquire course syllabi and figure out my financial situation. Once I was actually in Australia, TEAN staff members were excited to teach and orient me, and were happy to provide advice and assistance throughout the entire semester.
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To be honest, TEAN is pretty expensive. A direct exchange would be a much cheaper option; however, TEAN includes a lot of awesome activities and support that you would miss out on. As expensive as it is, you certainly get your money's worth with TEAN.
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My experience in Sydney in the Spring of 2012 would not have been the same if I had not gone through TEAN. We lived in the Tiffany Tower in Bondi Junction which was convenient to everything in Sydney because we lived right above the Junction bus & train station and right next to the huge Westfield that would have everything you could ever need. We were a short bus ride from the amazing Bondi Beach which was so great and only about 20 minutes from UNSW campus. I have never felt as safe in an area I have lived in. I absolutely loved the nightlife and took full advantage of it. The best part of my experience was traveling and TEAN made that so easy. I went on their organized trips to Cairns as a pre-trip and Thailand for spring break. From Thailand I extended for 5 days to go to Hong Kong. During study break I went on a Contiki tour to New Zealand and after exams were over I met my family in Japan for two weeks. These were by far the best 5 months of my life and I can't thank TEAN enough for making that possible.
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If there was one thing I could change would be that tuition wasn't so inflated by the program. THe full program is very expensive but overall I believe you are getting a lot of your money.
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I had the most amazing experience studying abroad with TEAN. They prepare you so much before you leave and are also amazing resources while in Sydney. The housing is beautiful and the TEAN trips- both the orientation pre-trip and the spring break trip to Thailand- were things that I will never forget. I highly recommend TEAN!
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I had the most unbelievable time in Sydney, Australia and a lot of that had to do with TEAN. They set everything up right from the beginning so that you're never stressed or confused. Starting with pre-trip jitters they answer every question you may have, make sure everything is done quickly and efficiently, and they create bonds with their students to make sure they feel comfortable and that they have the best experience possible. As soon as you get off the plane the staff is waiting to take you to a five star hotel where you have an unforgettable orientation for the next 4 days. You do so many incredible things in the first few days that you forget about missing family and friends, there is hardly any jet lag, and it is just a glimpse of what the rest of your semester will be like. Everything from housing arrangements to customer service is top notch with TEAN and there is no better study abroad program than them.
You could live in a hotel for five months with the most breathtaking views of all of downtown Sydney including the entire Harbor, what could be better than that? I've experienced it and I'm telling you there isn't anything better. It has changed my whole perspective on life, you will come home a more experienced, well-rounded person who appreciates what life has to offer.
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I love the way TEAN runs everything, they're so organized and helpful. They don't have to change a thing in my book but they truly listen to their students feedback and find ways to make your experience even better than originally planned.
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Studying abroad through TEAN was one of the best decisions I have ever made. The TEAN Orientation was an experience in itself and was perfect for getting us familiar with Sydney. I lived in Bondi Junction and could look out my kitchen window and see the Opera House and the Sydney Harbor Bridge. It doesn't get much better than that! The TEAN staff was always available if we needed anything or had any questions. TEAN also organizes pre-semester and mid-semester trips which were both amazing! I went on the Cairns pre-semester trip and the Thailand mid-semester trip. Studying abroad is an experience you can't turn down and I would do it again through TEAN in a heart beat.
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No complaints!
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This program was amazing. They provided beautiful housing and help make the transition to living in a new country really easy and stress free. They have program directors in the country with you for easy access if you have any questions or concerns they are always glad to help. My study abroad experience was the best time of my life and I would not give it up for anything.
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This program is an opportunity that you can not afford to pass up! The Education Abroad Network takes care of you from the moment you enter the country till the moment you leave. School was a little intimidating for me because I had heard that it was drastically different than American teaching and sure enough it was. But what really helped was that before school started, you attended an orientation with other people that were going to that same school from TEAN. They showed you what classes you were signed up for, how to change them, the major buildings on campus and where the study abroad office was. It was really helpful since I had to change my schedule and I could only do it in person. I went to the University of Sydney which has 50,000 people. I chose that school because my home university has 52,000 people and I wanted to feel like I was at home! It was a great experience and I met many Australians in my classes because of group projects and homework assignments and I still talk to a couple of them!! It was so comforting to know that Study Australia had everything set up for you including housing, orientation, and academics. Although they had them set up for you, you had the power throughout the semester to do anything you wanted!! I traveled to Cains and Byron Bay on the pre-semester trip and to Melbourne on a weekend trip with my roommates. I also went to New Zealand during spring break!! I can honestly say that you will never want to leave this beautiful country!! This is a trip of a lifetime and I am forever grateful to Study Australia for making it a trip that was worry free and one that I will never forget!!
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TEAN was great from the beginning to the end. They helped us with our application, get to Australia, and get adjusted to the Australian culture. The housing they provided us was absolutely amazing. Glebe all the way! I loved every minute I spent in Sydney and plan to go back!
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TEAN was fabulous. They helped us from the very beginning--before we arrived, as soon as we arrived, during our study abroad experience, and after! The orientation program was a great opportunity for all of us in the program to get adjusted to the Aussie life before uni started. Once uni started, they were there if we ever had questions. I had the best four months of my life in Australia and I plan to move there after I graduate!
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I am a strong advocate for studying abroad because it truly changed my perception of other cultures. Studying abroad is an excellent way to connect with other cultures and experience different perspectives. My study abroad experience was as exciting as it was enlightening. The knowledge I gleaned from living in Australia for nearly 5 months is invaluable. My educational experience really occurred when I left the classroom and immersed myself into the culture. TEAN was organized and did an outstanding job in discovering great deals, providing unique opportunities, and arranging thrilling activities. The week I spent in Cairns and Byron Bay cannot be replicated. I met many life-long friends and shared many unforgettable moments. I strongly recommend participating in all of the activities during orientation week and traveling on a pre-semester excursion.
One thing that separates TEAN from pursuing an exchange program is the bonding that occurs during orientation and pre-semester excursions. I can honestly say without TEAN, I would not have made many, if any, friends while abroad. I recommend taking classes that are interesting and intellectually stimulating. I am majoring in political science and philosophy, but I took classes in anthropology, history, and politics. The politics class was very interesting; as the only American in my tutorial, I was able to offer a unique perspective to others.
I lived in Bondi Junction in the Meriton. The location was excellent, and the living accommodations were superb. Ultimately, I found the TEAN staff to be very knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend this program!
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Kyle Goldhoff - Sydney, Australia
Kyle Goldhoff is from Cincinnati, Ohio. She attends the Univeristy of Texas at Austin where she will receive a degree in May 2013 in Radio-Television-Film. In the spring of 2012 she studied at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia through The Education Abroad Network. She loves traveling, photography, and dancing.
When: Spring 2012
Highlights: Even though this was study abroad I would not say academics were the highlight of my trip at all. The two highlights for me were all of the traveling I got to do and the close connections I made with a few Australia girl friends. I met them early on and hung out with them at least once a week from then on. We got so close and still keep in contact today almost five months after I left and know we will in the future. They took me to parties and showed me their favorite spots which really enhanced my overall experience there.
Morning: To say any two days during my time in Australia were the same or that there was a typical routine would just not be true. I tried to make each and every day different and do something new each day. During the week I had class 4 days at various times. Some days class was not until the afternoon and on those days I liked to meet up with friends for breakfast or go shopping somewhere near the my building in Bondi Junction or in Bondi. I really tried to take full advantage of living only about a 7-10 minute bus ride from the beach, something I had never experienced in my life. The Tiffany Tower where I lived, and is TEAN's premiere housing option, sits directly above the Bondi Junction train and bus station. So even though UNSW's campus was 20 minutes away we could just jump on a bus right downstairs and there was always someone from the program going to class at the same time.
Afternoon: Sometime in the afternoon every day but Friday and the weekends was spent on campus. I typically ate lunch on campus two of those days. I loved the food they had, including an amazing salad place in the upper campus food court and a noodle bar in the Quad one. After class on Wednesday's the Uni Bar had happy hour and tons of students gathered there for an after class drink. This was always a good time. We always took the bus home and sometimes before heading home we would go explore a new area of Sydney or shop a bit. By shopping I usually mean just looking since everything was pretty expensive there. The Tiffany was also right next door to one of the largest malls in Sydney, it's a Westfield. It had everything you could possibly need, not only clothing and typical mall stores but two groceries, a Target, a pet store, and so so much more!
Evening: We were lucky to have a great kitchen in our apartments so we took advantage of this and cooked a lot of evenings while others we would go out and try new restaurants. We went out a majority of the nights during our time abroad and most nights had a specific bar that were good on that night. Monday nights we went into the bars near central, known for being backpackers and study abroad bars. Tuesdays we would go to the cross to my favorite bar, World Bar. Wednesdays it was basically American night at a bar near Bondi Junction, which was convenient. The only Australians that were there were looking to meet Americans. Thursdays were not a big night so we typically did wine and a more low key bar. The weekend nights were definitely the most fun and we would go to clubs in the city. These were definitely my favorite. I will say one thing, I never turned down the chance to go out!
Meet Ashley Burns, TEAN - Australia alum
Ashley is from Foxboro, Massachusetts and is currently attending Umass Amherst. She is graduating in May of 2013, and majoring in Art (digital media). She enjoys photography, cooking/baking, shopping, and seeing the world!
GO: Why did you decide to study abroad with TEAN?
Ashley: I chose to study abroad with TEAN because after I did my research on what abroad program had everything I was looking for, it was clear TEAN was what I wanted! There is a close knit community within the groups of students that share a week of orientation together in the city, and the staff members can answer any questions and are super helpful. I liked the program because rather than just being an exchange program where you are kind of own your own to figure things out, there is someone there to help you and show you what to do and where to go every step of the way until you are comfortable enough to do things on your own!
GO: What made this study abroad experience unique and special?
Ashley: My abroad experience in Australia through the TEAN program was special because I feel that I was able to pack in so many amazing experiences into such a short period of time. One semester is not a long time, but I was able to attend various events sponsored by TEAN as a way to see the country and further experience the culture all the way through the end of my trip. I had always wanted to go to Australia, and TEAN gave me that fabulous opportunity and the extremely knowledgeable TEAN staff provided me with information about the culture, country, history, and people that I will never forget!
GO: How has this experience impacted your future?
Ashley: Studying abroad has definitely impacted my future in a positive way. In addition to Australia, I have also been to Spain, London, and Mexico. Experiencing other countries and learning how other cultures work is definitely something that will give you a new outlook on your own life. I feel like a more educated person, and I have an appreciation for culture, language, and all different kinds of people! In a professional sense, I feel that it is a huge asset that I have been to foreign countries, and have a certain international awareness that other people who have not been abroad may not have. I have been able to take academic courses in every country that I have been to, and upon coming back to my home University I can see how some of the global history and other countries affect the United Sates and the way we run our country.
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My semester in Sydney was, simply put, amazing. Going to an Australian school allowed me to really immerse myself in the culture and make friends with the locals. Some of my closest friends are the people I met there as well as the other study abroad students who lived with me. My living situation was absolutely perfect. I lived across the street from a Westfield shopping center, plenty of restaurants, grocery stores, and the beach and city were a 10 minute bus or train ride away. The staff and resident directors of TEAN made easing into my new lifestyle very comfortable. Orientation week we did so many activities that I would have not been able to plan out and afford on my own. Academically, the program helped me to have all of my classes set up, and the staff at my university were very helpful and welcoming to all abroad students. Overall, I feel that my abroad experience was culturally enriching and I got to see and experience things that I never thought I could.
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The only thing I would change is that class selection and transfer of credits were made a bit clearer in the process.