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Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

Name: Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia
Brand: WorldStrides
SKU: 15851
Rating: 5 (81 reviews)

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Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia

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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, Payment plans, LGBTQIA+ funding, BIPOC funding

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Degree Level

Bachelors

Housing

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Language

English

Last Updated: May 26, 2026

Last Reviewed: Feb 06, 2025

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About Program

Sydney is a bustling and fun-loving city known for its surprisingly laid-back attitude and iconic beaches.

As Australia’s most populous city, you’re bound to see first-hand the wide range of cultures and peoples that keep this modern city active and vibrant. While studying in Sydney, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the trending neighborhoods of the central suburbs, discover the city’s expansive sea-side trails, and marvel at the hustle-and-bustle of the beautiful Sydney Harbour.

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COMMUNITY REVIEWS SUMMARY

Students praise the program for its strong support, well-organized orientation, and immersive excursions that foster friendships and cultural learning.

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BIPOC Support

Our team is committed to providing exceptional support through identity-focused advising and resources for students, university partners, and staff. We have developed our Community and Impact Committee to help serve all students and stakeholders, particularly the needs of underrepresented student populations.

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Neurodivergent Support

WorldStrides is devoted to facilitating quality programming to students with varying levels of neurodivergence. Our Health & Safety team is available to answer questions about insurance and medication, as well as provide students with materials on overseas access to support.

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Accessibility Support

We are dedicated to facilitating quality programming to students with varying levels of accessibility. With our wide portfolio of program types and locations we’re confident there is a suitable and accessible program for each student. Accommodations abroad can be complex and take time, so those with accessibility needs should inform WorldStrides of any accommodations requests as early as possible in the advising process.

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Sustainability

We have partnered with Fill it Forward to engage team members and program participants in waste reduction practices. The goal is to encourage the elimination of single-use waste. Every QR code scan shows the impact of reusable bottles and unlocks a donation to environmental impact groups.

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Ethical Impact

WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to educate and serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.

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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.

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Housing 4.85
Safety 4.9

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I couldn't be happier with my choices about studying abroad- both going to Australia and choosing to do it through The Education Abroad Network. TEAN made everything so easy for me and their staff is amazing. Any questions I had were immediately answered. I participated on the pre-semester trip to the Great Barrier Reef and the mid-semester trip to Thailand. I strongly encourage future students to go on them- they were two of the best trips of my life. I had the best 5 months I could have ever asked for and learned so much about Australian culture. I also traveled to New Zealand, Melbourne, and Byron Bay all of which were incredible. I couldn't have asked for a better location of housing (I was in Bondi Junction in the Meriton) because I was in between the beach and the city, close to school, and right above a train/bus station. It was truly a semester I will never forget and looking back I wouldn't change a thing.

What would you improve about this program?

Not really anything about the program but I wish I did more research about the different schools in Sydney before choosing UNSW.

Lived in Coogee (highly reccomend!) And spent February - May 2008 at UNSW. Amazing expereince, the program was very supportive and I receomend dong the extra trips and breaks and it was great to meet other people throught the program, friends I still have for life!

What would you improve about this program?

I would have liekd more support in choosing classes and having the grades not transfer back to U.S. as the system is so differnet - I wish I had been advised to take more Australian specific classes

At first I was very hesitant about going so far away for such a long time with people I didnt know. However, TEAN made the time leading up to leaving and my time in Australia so easy. Every time I had any sort of question regardless of how dumb it was, I was emailed back immediatley with an answer.

Once in Sydney, we found out just how amazing our apartments were. We lived in serviced apartment that were right over a huge bus and train station in Sydney as well as had access to a gym, pool and tennis court. Living here was amazing and made it easy to travel anywhere.

One of my favorite parts of TEAN was the planned trips they offer. I went on a pre-semester trip to the Great Barrier Reef as well as a spring break trip to Thailand. Not only were TEAN staff on these trips with us but they were fully planned so we didnt have to plan anything ourselves. Thailand especially gave me a chance to see tons of cities and islands that I never would have been able to do on my own.

TEAN is an amazing program and made my abroad experience amazing, I 100% recommend this!!

There is nothing bad to say about The Education Abroad Network and studying abroad in Sydney, Australia. It was the most incredible 5 months of my life and I would not change a single second of it. Everything flowed smoothly thanks to the Education Abroad Network and I could not have done it without them. Thanks to them my experience abroad ran smoothly and whenever I needed help they were always available. There is NO other program to go through, they are the best!

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I could not have asked for a better semester in Australia. TEAN was well-organized and made choosing classes, finding housing, and planning excursions quick and easy.

The TEAN staff is great. They are helpful and responsive to any questions or concerns. The TEAN Resident Directors hold a few coffee breaks throughout the semester where students can go chat with the Resident Director and other students. I enjoyed these meetings because we were able to get to know the TEAN staff and hear many of their interesting stories.

The organized TEAN excursions were the highlights of my semester. I was lucky to be able to go on both the pre semester trip to Cairns and the spring break trip to Thailand. I had an unbelievable experience on both of these trips because they were jam packed with awesome activities and created opportunities for program students to get to know each other. TEAN did an amazing job of planning activities that were interesting to students. Between Cairns and Thailand, some of my favorite activities were snorkeling, scuba diving, bungy jumping, white water rafting, hiking, riding elephants, and hugging tigers- not to mention exploring the culture of different cities.

What would you improve about this program?

Although this program is expensive, after being in Sydney for the semester and participating in many TEAN organized events and excursions, I know that this programs is a great value.

Looking back at the 4.5 months that I was abroad, I could actually pin point the time period that I really started to transform and grow. It was after a 10 day trip up to Cairns, I started hiking every weekend, and adapted to a healthy life style. I was more energetic, constantly going to new places and seeing new things, and growing as a person. I became very independent, and truly enjoyed the changes that happened within me. Now upon my return to the states, I really feel that I've taken everything that I learned from abroad and adapted it to my current lifestyle in some way.
A little about my living situation- my flat was located across the road from Central Station, which was central to EVERYTHING! I was able to get around, and go absolutely anywhere that I wanted to. Westfield shopping center, suburbs, blue mountains... check, check, check!

What would you improve about this program?

No program problems for me, but I should have done more research on Sydney before my travels. Sydney is one of the most expensive cities in the world. I didn't know that. Took some time, but I learned how to budget. Also, it rains in the winter. I didn't enjoy this too much. Both of these things added to the experience though, so I really can't complain!

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From the very beginning of the abroad process, TEAN was always available to respond to any emails I sent at any time. I knew that they were going to be a very reliable and dedicated program, even before I went abroad. I was able to gain an experience unlike any other. I have never lived so far away from home, and I found that there were so many other people doing what I did. I made such strong friendships, and experienced things I never thought I would do (like skydiving!!!!). I traveled to Thailand, New Zealand, Fiji, and other cities in Australia, and each place had something special about it. I would 110% do it all over again and I think it was more than worthwhile. TEAN helped make my experience what it was, and I wouldn't have changed anything about it. Australia is an INCREDIBLE country and I would love to go back there someday soon.

What would you improve about this program?

The cost. It may be surprising at first, but TEAN offers so much more than many other programs. The housing is incredible, and they are also always there to help. In the end, I think it was definitely worth the money, and I wouldn't have picked any other program.

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.

What would you improve about this program?

The only thing I would change is that class selection and transfer of credits were made a bit clearer in the process.

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Why did you choose this program?

I chose this program because I felt that Sydney offered everything I was looking for as a destination to study abroad. I was interested in experiencing city living, as well as taking classes at a large university (to experience a contrast to my small home uni). Additionally, Sydney is known for its beaches and laidback culture, which I was super exited to experience first hand. I loved being in the city and having everything be so accessible to me, with all of my favorite things just a walk or short bus ride away! I found myself exploring the beaches, the mountains, and walking around the many farmers market the city has.

In a more practical sense, I also figured that living in Sydney for 5 months as opposed to visiting Australia for a holiday would be a lot more worthwhile considering the distance, travel time, and expenses. I found that it was very valuable to be able to have Sydney as my "home-base" for a substantial amount of time, as it allowed me to visit many other countries and places in Australia that I would have never otherwise had the opportunity to travel to had I just gone to Sydney for a short vacation.

What did your program provider (or university) assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

TEAN assisted me with the majority of aspects regarding my education abroad experience. They helped me with securing my student VISA, took care of my health insurance, gave guidance on booking flights, provided a pre-departure orientation as well as an amazing on-ground orientation week in Cairns, Australia at the Great Barrier Reef. In addition to this, the program also took care of securing student housing for me, which was a huge help because finding a place to stay in Sydney as a student can be extremely challenging and costly. After I arrived in Sydney, they helped me get acclimated to my University and provided a number of activities throughout the semester that were included in the program and were a great opportunity to take advantage of!

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

I would recommend to save up a lot more than you are expecting to! Not only is Sydney an expensive city to live in, but there are also so many more opportunities for traveling and experiences that I had realized or financially prepared for. By saving up and preparing to spend a lot, you are able to give yourself more financial freedom and less stress during your time abroad. It is so important to feel like you can live in abundance and fully experience everything to its greatest potential instead of worrying or limiting yourself in what you can partake in. That being said, if you can swing it, spend it! Money is best spent on experiences you will never forget, and will always come back to you:)

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

Typically, I would wake up and go for a morning walk to a local cafe to get an outstanding coffee (what a great start to my day!). After this, I would return to my apartment and get ready to head over to campus, which was a convenient 15 minute walk away. After class, sometimes I would take the bus to the beach and spend the rest of my afternoon enjoying the beautiful weather, or I would head back to my apartment to do some school work or go to the gym. On the weekends, I could always be found going to the farmers market, the beach, or the Blue Mountains. I also loved grabbing dinner with friends or my roommates, where we loved to head to Spice Alley or Newtown to dine at some of the best restaurants! We also loved to end our night with some frozen yoghurt (I highly recommend Yo-Chi)
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Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

Going into my experience, the biggest fear I had was my housing accommodation. I was most nervous for living with 7 other people and having to share a room and common area with so many people. I overcame this fear simply by going into the experience with no expectations and trying to remain as open as possible. Once I got settled into my apartment, met my roommates, and got accustomed to my new life and routine, my view changed significantly and my fear subsided. I actually grew to love living with so many people! It was so nice to always have people to do things with and know a solid number of individuals while learning to navigate a completely new city and country.

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The city of Sydney has so much to offer and always has extremely cool things going on! Make sure to take advantage of the countless of free activities and experiences you will find in Sydney. Time Out Sydney has some of the best recommendations for restaurants, cafes, and how to spend your weekends. Each week they update their top things to do, and share some of the best information about the city!

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Lily is part of the programs team for TEAN based in the Chicago office. She is a graduate of Temple University and interned abroad in London.

What is your favorite travel memory?

This is such a hard question!

I think my favorite one most recently would have to be waking up in Queenstown every morning and opening my shades to see Cecil Peak across Lake Wakatipu. It's an absolutely unreal sight; photos don't do Queenstown justice.

I understand now why all of our students go back again after their orientation!

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What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

I had a student that went on our University of Otago program in New Zealand which houses a number of international students together with a local kiwi flatmate to help them get acclimated to the area.

This student, in particular, had made such a great connection with her flatmates that they still talked regularly and she was planning to go visit some of them in their home countries over the summer.

It's great when study abroad experiences open up students to more cultural opportunities not just relating to the country they’re in, and more future travel!

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

I love our Semester in Shanghai program. I've fallen completely in love with Shanghai as a city -- there's so much to do and see. Plus then you can travel through the rest of China, in addition to the Chengdu and Beijing excursions we include in the program.

I'd personally love to see the sunrise over the Great Wall. I'm always so jealous when I see the photos each semester! Also, the language program is an excellent opportunity. It's incredibly immersive and I'd love to advance my Chinese language skills.

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

I really like that at TEAN it's very one-on-one when working with students and we focus on a specific part of the world. It gives you the opportunity to know your students well and your regions intimately. I love being able to tell students about my favorite places to get pork bao in Shanghai or where the local farmer’s market in Wellington is.

Working in an office in Chicago, we don't get to see students much but have the opportunity to get to know them through their pre-departure calls and emails which is really nice.

I'm always proud of our team here, but especially when I see someone working closely with a student when they run into an issue or just need extra help. We really try to go above and beyond for our students here and when I see colleagues going an extra mile to make study abroad work for the students, I get a swell of pride for what we do.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

Being able to adapt and change. We're constantly revising our processes and looking at what works and what doesn't for students and then making changes to make the process easier.

You get students from all different backgrounds, ranging from those who have traveled extensively to those who have never even set foot on a plane before.

We want to make sure everything is clear so that whatever your background is in terms of traveling and studying abroad, it's made easy for you - and fun!

About WorldStrides

As a leader in international education for over thirty years, WorldStrides is dedicated to providing university and college level students the opportunity to discover, learn, and enjoy a way of life other than their own. We offer a diverse portfolio of education abroad programs across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Pacific. Our...