- England
- London
- Australia
- Sydney
About Program
Start your first year of college on an adventure that spans the globe! CIEE’s First Year Abroad program in London & Sydney takes you from the heart of historic London, UK to the beautiful shores of Sydney, Australia. Choose from a wide range of intro courses and combine with daily cultural experiences for a unique 12-week experience abroad!
Begin your adventure in London, where you’ll immerse yourself in the rich history this cosmopolitan city has to offer. Explore museums and iconic landmarks, all while gaining a unique perspective on European culture. Continue your educational voyage to Sydney, Australia, where stunning beaches, outdoor adventures, and the laid-back Aussie lifestyle await.
Spending your first semester of college traveling across the world will provide you with the global perspective and intercultural skills you simply can’t get in a U.S classroom. Gain the confidence and maturity that will make a difference on campus and set yourself up for success!
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Program Highlights
- Punt (boat) along the Cam in Cambridge or explore the colleges in Oxford; visit the beautiful Roman remains in the Georgian city of Bath; promenade along the beaches of Brighton and gape at George IV’s notorious Pavilion.
- Taste some delicious food after a tour of Soho’s Chinatown or walk along the South Bank of the Thames past Shakespeare’s Globe, a Medieval cathedral, and an imaginatively gruesome prison.
- Hike the spectacular Blue Mountains with experienced and informed guides ready to share the environmental and cultural history of the spectacular landscape.
- Visit Australia's capital - Canberra. Learn about Australia's parliamentary government while seeing world-class attractions and amazing architecture.
- Enjoy a day at the famous Manly beach and join a guided historical Q-station (Quarantine Station) tour in Sydney Harbour National Park, and learn about the first Australian visitors' quarantine history and experience.
