Location
  • Australia
    • Sydney
Term
Fall, Spring, Summer
Subject Areas
Accounting Advertising Business Communications Economics Entrepreneurship Finance Law Media Relations Social Sciences Sports Sports Science Tourism Visual Arts +4
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, LGBTQIA+ funding, BIPOC funding
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Program Details

Program Type
Provider
Degree Level
Bachelors
Housing
Apartment
Language
English
Jun 27, 2024
Feb 06, 2025
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About Program

TEAN by WorldStrides is proud to connect students with five partner universities in Sydney: The University of Sydney, Macquarie University, University of Technology Sydney, International College of Management Sydney and the University of New South Wales. Participants are guaranteed living arrangements in our premier apartments and, aside from comprehensive courses, can look forward to exploring the iconic beaches, beautiful weather, buzzing nightlife, and more in Australia's largest and oldest city!

Included in the program is a 5-day Orientation Excursion in Cairns where students visit the Great Barrier Reef, organized cultural activities throughout the semester, and an optional Spring Break excursion to Thailand or New Zealand (how amazing does that sound?!).

Discover Australia with us as your guide - check out our website for more info!

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

We strive to be a leader in supporting students from all backgrounds to be able to travel and learn abroad. Our aim is to empower our students and help prepare them for a life-changing experience. Everyone's identity is unique to them and can be an integral aspect on where a person chooses to study or intern abroad. Our entire team is here to help you feel informed, comfortable, empowered and supported throughout every step of your journey. In addition, we have a dedicated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team that is ready to act as your resource! The DEI team is passionate about advocating against social injustices, racism, homophobia, xenophobia and all discriminatory social constructs. It is our priority to ensure students of all backgrounds have access to and are encouraged to travel, specifically through study abroad.
We strive to be a leader in supporting students from all backgrounds to be able to travel and learn abroad. Our aim is to empower our students and help prepare them for a life-changing experience. Everyone's identity is unique to them and can be an integral aspect on where a person chooses to study or intern abroad. Our entire team is here to help you feel informed, comfortable, empowered and supported throughout every step of your journey. In addition, we have a dedicated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team that is ready to act as your resource! The DEI team is passionate about advocating against social injustices, racism, homophobia, xenophobia and all discriminatory social constructs. It is our priority to ensure students of all backgrounds have access to and are encouraged to travel, specifically through study abroad.
We are committed to facilitating quality programming to students with varying levels of neurodivergence and accessibility. Our entire team is here to help you feel informed, comfortable, empowered and supported throughout every step of your journey. In addition, we have a dedicated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team that is ready to act as your resource! It our priority to ensure students of all backgrounds have access to and are encouraged to travel, specifically through study abroad.
We are committed to facilitating quality programming to students with varying levels of neurodivergence and accessibility. Our entire team is here to help you feel informed, comfortable, empowered and supported throughout every step of your journey. In addition, we have a dedicated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team that is ready to act as your resource! It our priority to ensure students of all backgrounds have access to and are encouraged to travel, specifically through study abroad.

Impact 🌎

Our Choose Earth initiative is our way of building environmental and social responsibility into the ethos and outcomes of education abroad. We believe that studying abroad should include learning about – and finding solutions to – our most challenging societal problems, such as sustainable development, climate change, biodiversity, resource use, habitat preservation, gender inequality and social injustice in a globalized world.
We are devoted to providing experiential learning opportunities abroad that help build the knowledge, skills and attitudes students need to become locally engaged, civically minded and globally responsible. We believe that studying abroad should include learning about – and finding solutions to – our most challenging societal problems, such as sustainable development, climate change, biodiversity, resource use, habitat preservation, gender inequality and social injustice in a globalized world.

Program Highlights

  • Sydney is more than just an Aussie experience; you are certain to meet people from all over the world here!
  • The 5-day Australia Orientation takes place in the northern city of Cairns, famous for its tropical atmosphere and access to the Great Barrier Reef.
  • ICMS is a leading business school focused in the areas of Event & Hospitality Management, International Tourism, Sport Management, Retail Marketing & Property Management.
  • UNSW is ranked in the top 50 universities in the world
  • Featuring a multitude of courses covering a variety of subjects, University of Sydney is considered one of the top three universities in the country.

Popular Programs

TEAN: Macquarie University, Australia

Macquarie University offers participants the opportunity to enjoy the bustling nature of international Sydney and also the more relaxed, local feel of the city’s suburbs. Located in North Ryde featuring a sprawling campus just a short train ride away from Sydney’s Central Business District, students live in our downtown accommodations or an on-campus apartment. With a variety of courses to choose from – the university is ranked in the top 120 universities in the world in nine subjects.

TEAN: University of New South Wales, Australia

UNSW offers students an array of courses to choose from plus an academic calendar similar to the U.S. UNSW is a leading university around the world for science, technology and more. Along with enjoying the campus’ convenient location, close to both the city center and the beach, UNSW students are guaranteed living arrangements in our Sydney off-campus, high quality housing as well as the option to reside in our beachside housing, literally steps away from the shore.

TEAN: University of Sydney, Australia

The University of Sydney boasts a beautiful campus with grassy courtyards and dramatic sandstone buildings in the middle of the city’s most artistic neighborhood. Featuring courses covering a variety of subjects, the university is considered one of the top three universities in the country. Students have the added option of completing a professional internship, to further boost their education and resume, and access to guaranteed living arrangements in our high-quality apartments.

TEAN: University of Technology, Sydney, Australia

UTS' campus is on the edge of Sydney’s Central Business District. A leader in technology curriculum and cultivating young entrepreneurs, the university offers courses for students to choose from including business, international studies and the sciences. Take advantage of student housing within walking distance to campus or live in TEAN apartments that offer convenient access via public transportation for both the UTS campus and some of Sydney’s most beautiful beaches.

TEAN - University of Sydney Summer, Australia

Ranked as one of the top universities in the world by both the QS World University Ranking 2020 and Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2020, the University of Sydney’s campus in the heart of the city provides the perfect base from which to experience a summer Down Under, complete with a variety of course options, included housing in student apartments, organized cultural activities, and more.

TEAN - Australia - HTMT & Internship

Get a jump start on your career in hospitality by studying abroad and working in the industry from February through August in Sydney, Australia. The International College of Management, Sydney helps students secure hands-on paid internships at internationally-respected hotels, such as Four Seasons, Hilton, Sheraton and more. During the spring semester students take hospitality-related courses in addition to their part-time internship then transition into interning full-time during the summer.

TEAN: Gap Year Australia

Our unique Gap Year Program in Sydney, Australia offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to spend your freshman year abroad at the prestigious University of Sydney with plenty of support from TEAN through the entire experience – from helping you figure out your schedule to organizing free cultural and group activities during your stay! Our experienced local staff will guide you every step of the way to make the most of this incredible city while also starting your academic career.

Program Reviews

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  • Academics 4.45
  • Support 4.95
  • Fun 5
  • Housing 4.85
  • Safety 4.9
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lindsay
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Sydney, Australia Review by Lindsay M

Studying abroad in Sydney, Australia through TEAN was the best decision/experience of my life! Sydney is the most perfect city to study in, combined with the beaches, city, art, history, and awesome people. I enjoyed going to classes surrounded with students from all around the world which left me with friends from everywhere. The program also included several opportunities to explore Sydney and surrounding areas included in the cost! My program leader, Laura, always supported us and was there for us when we needed. I enjoyed going to surf lessons organised by the program, as well as a personal tour of the Opera house. There is no other place I could have imagined to study abroad, and I am so thankful I had the support from TEAN!

Pros
  • This program gave me a chance to meet American students from different universities all over the USA
  • This program includes several trips in the tuition and it was awesome being able to take advantage of that!
  • Studying in Sydney allowed me to meet students my age from all over the world, something I could not have done before
Cons
  • I do not have single con. This program helps meet every students needs!
74 people found this review helpful.
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Homa
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

University of Sydney with TEAN!

Studying abroad in Australia during university had always been a dream of mine and I am so happy I was able to go with a TEAN/ISA program! This program was extremely helpful and supportive throughout my application process, once I arrived in Sydney, all the way until it was time to head back home to the US. The staff are always available to answer any and all questions applying students may have and provide thorough instructions on how to complete the application process. Once you arrive in Australia, all students attend a 5-day orientation packed with so many fun activities where you get to know your peers and how to best assimilate to the Aussie lifestyle. Throughout the semester, the program hosts multiple different cultural experiences and events. The program provides many resources and point of contacts students can utilize throughout their stay to make their stay as enjoyable as possible. I would highly recommend for everyone to study abroad during their time in university, and if you choose to do so, go with a TEAN/ISA program! You will not regret it, the memories will last a lifetime!

102 people found this review helpful.
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Jennifer
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best Time Ever

I absolutely loved my time abroad. The TEAN staff were incredibly accommodating and helpful. Throughout the semester, our contact in Australia took us on trips around Sydney, from tours of the Opera House to surfing on Bondi Beach. Additionally, they contacted us often with lots of useful information before the program started. We also had the opportunity to go on excursions to other parts of Australia and the surrounding countries. I was able to take a weekend trip to Melbourne and a week trip to Fiji beforehand. There I made some amazing friends and lifelong memories. During the semester, I studied at UNSW in Sydney and had the most magical time. Studying abroad is definitely worth it.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
During our orientation week, there was an opportunity to try crocodile and kangaroo meat. I heard it was pretty tasty!
161 people found this review helpful.
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Sophia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best Semester of my Life

I absolutely loved going abroad with TEAN. They were available every step of the way to make sure I got all the information I needed and more! They helped me choose a program, pick housing, enroll in classes, and helped with any documentation I needed for the country and school. TEAN allowed me to make friends before starting class, making the transition easier. I could see some of these friends becoming life long friends. With TEAN I was also able to make Australian friends that I still stay in touch with, which was an amazing gift studying aborad. My favorite part of the experience was I was a minute from the beach. I could go to the beach every day without any effort. I was truly living the dream. I am so happy with my experience with TEAN and anyone thinking about going abroad should choose TEAN.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
If I could go back I would save up more money so I could travel more. There are amazing places to see on that side of the world.
158 people found this review helpful.
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Nicolina
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The experience of a lifetime!

My study abroad experience is something that I will cherish for the rest of my life. I am a firm believer that if anyone has the chance to study abroad while in college, you need to. The memories, lessons, and experiences throughout the 5 months that I was there were some that I will value forever, and I will never be same because of them. I was taught independence like I never experienced before and freedom on a whole new level. Studying abroad was an extremely significant part of my life when I think I needed it the most. I experienced things that some may never get to experience, like skydiving in Wollongong, visiting the Sydney Opera House weekly, and spending my StuVac week with people who are now some of my closest friends in New Zealand! Thank you, Australia for the experience of a lifetime.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
SAVE SAVE SAVE! Going into this whole experience I knew I was going to be spending a lot of money, but I wish I would've saved a little bit more leading up to it instead of just always going into my savings. Although I spent what I did, it was all worth it and I don't regret it at all!
158 people found this review helpful.
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Catrina
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

To Travel is to Live!!

My study abroad experience is a memory I will reflect upon for the rest of my life.I feel so lucky and grateful to have lived in such an amazing environment surrounded by amazing friends. I honestly could not have imagined studying abroad to any other program but TEAN, they made it so easy to connect with other students, travel to different counties during your semester, and engage in activities in your city that you actually want to do. The resident directors and staff truly care about your experience and will do anything they can to help improve it in any way possible. They take you step by step through the whole studying abroad process so you never feel confused or alone. Studying abroad has fueled my passion for traveling and helped me make self realizations along the way!

155 people found this review helpful.
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Sabrina
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TEAN makes it easy!!

TEAN is definitely the program you should go abroad with! Sydney was by far one of the coolest places I have ever been, but a new place can be overwhelming. Not with TEAN. TEAN staff members make the transition to your new country SO easy! Experienced and knowledgeable staff made the process of getting there a breeze. TEAN helped me to set up me housing, my visa, and my classes with ease. When I arrived, there was just as much help. TEAN staff members greeted me and picked me up from the airport and helped me to move into my new apartment. I was introduced to other students and taken on a walking tour of Syndey! The first weekend we went surfing at the iconic Bondi Beach! Without TEAN I would have felt lost, but I felt like a local in days!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
In Australia, I got to try kangaroo at the TEAN farewell dinner provided to us! It was actually really good!
165 people found this review helpful.
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Victoria
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Sydney, Australia Study Abroad Experience

My name is Victoria Guasco and I studied abroad in Sydney, Australia last semester. My experience with TEAN was amazing and whoever is looking to go abroad I would recommend going with TEAN for many reasons. First, they made the transition into Australia very smooth and they also made the transition back home smooth too. Second, they were there if anything went wrong and I could always count on them to help me get adjusted. Third, they held events for TEAN students to get acclimated and make friends. They never left us empty handed and they did everything they could to make us feel safe and at home. Everything was very organized with the program and if you needed something you could get ahold of them within minutes.
My experience with TEAN and studying abroad in general was amazing! Those four and a half months I was there is a time I will never forget and always cherish. I traveled around Australia and New Zealand, made friends i'll have forever, furthered my education, learned many things about myself and grew in every aspect of my life. Leaving your home and started completely new is very hard, but with TEANs help you will not regret your decision to go.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
First I would tell future travellers to go and to go through TEAN! I was hesitant about going at first, but once the tickets were booked and the time was planned out I was so excited. Second, I would tell future travellers that nerves are okay and they are normal. If you feel nervous contact a TEAN representative or talk to someone that has been through it before, because most likely they have gone through the same thing and know that the nerves fade once you step foot into your new home. Lastly, I would tell future travellers to do it all and never take a day for granted. I went one day and left the next. Time went by really fast and I am so glad I spent every day like it was my last. This is an experience you will never get back and it's something that you should be proud of. Cherish every second and do things you wouldn't normally do. This is your time to live and take advantage of the time you've been given.
150 people found this review helpful.

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