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TEAN: Study Abroad in Melbourne, Australia

Name: TEAN: Study Abroad in Melbourne, Australia
Brand: The Education Abroad Network (TEAN)
SKU: 20527
Rating: 4.95 (20 reviews)

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Location

Australia
- Melbourne

Term

Fall, Spring

Subject Areas

Arts Communications Computer Science Education Engineering Environmental Studies Health Sciences Life Sciences Nursing

Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, LGBTQIA+ funding, BIPOC funding

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Provider

Degree Level

Bachelors

Housing

Apartment

Pricing

Starting Price

10000

Last Updated: Jun 20, 2024

Last Reviewed: Aug 26, 2024

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About Program

TEAN's study abroad offerings in Melbourne, Australia offer students an experience chock full of culture, art, delicious food and sweet surf! Whether you're taking in a heated rugby match or delving into Melbourne's more sophisticated culture, you are sure to fall in love with life down under. Choose between four different universities - Deakin, Monash, RMIT (Australia’s number one school for art and design) and University of Melbourne - for the program and campus setting that best suits your needs.

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 TEAN as your guide - check out the TEAN website for more info!

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Diversity & Inclusion

BIPOC Support

Here at TEAN, 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 TEAN 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 their priority, along with TEAN’s, to ensure students of all backgrounds have access to and are encouraged to travel, specifically through study abroad.

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LGBTQIA+ Support

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Neurodivergent Support

TEAN is committed to facilitating quality programming to students with varying levels of neurodivergence. Our entire TEAN 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 is their priority, along with TEAN’s, to ensure students of all backgrounds have access to and are encouraged to travel, specifically through study abroad.

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Accessibility Support

TEAN is committed to facilitating quality programming to students with varying levels of accessibility. Our entire TEAN 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 is their priority, along with TEAN’s, to ensure students of all backgrounds have access to and are encouraged to travel, specifically through study abroad.

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Impact

Sustainability

TEAN’s Choose Earth initiative is our way of building environmental and social responsibility into the ethos and outcomes of education abroad. At TEAN, 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.

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Ethical Impact

To this end, TEAN is committed 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.

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Program Highlights

Melbourne was voted 3rd most livable city in the world and #1 in the southern hemisphere.
University of Melbourne is consistently ranked in the top two universities in Australia and within the top 50 in the world
It would take around 29 years to visit one new Aussie beach every day (there are 10,685 of them!)
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.
At RMIT, participate in our Cultural Events Program – designed to introduce you to the local Melbourne scene

Popular Programs

Monash University

Students seeking a unique campus experience and the excitement of Melbourne, one of Australia’s most vibrant cities, will feel right at home at Monash University. As one of the top-ranked universities in the country, the curriculum is varied and challenging while the opportunities for campus involvement are immense. Students can also take advantage of all that Melbourne has to offer, from its creative community to famous cafe culture.

University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked as one of the top two universities in Australia. Here students are challenged in the classroom with leading programs and innovative methods while experiencing big city life near Melbourne’s Central Business District. Outside of studying, discover all that Melbourne has to offer – from its vibrant arts scene, to exciting cafe culture and everything in between.

RMIT University

RMIT University’s modern architectural design accents the lively streets of Melbourne. With an assortment of comprehensive courses, emphasizing on technology and design, and the best parts of Melbourne at your feet, you’ll find it easy to settle into your new routine. Students participating in our RMIT University program live in high quality, fully furnished student apartments a short walk from campus.

Monash University (Full Degree)

Students seeking a unique campus experience and the excitement of Melbourne, will feel right at home at Monash University. As one of the top-ranked universities in the country, the curriculum is varied and challenging while the opportunities for campus involvement are immense. Students can also take advantage of all that Melbourne has to offer, from its creative community to famous café culture.

RMIT University (Full Degree)

The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in Melbourne, Australia has established a reputation for providing high quality, industry responsive programs relevant to the national and global marketplace. Studying at RMIT University is a great way to enhance your career. In today’s competitive environment, professionals need the skills to adapt to an ever changing world. At RMIT, you will receive the skills needed to deal with real-world issues.

Hex International – Melbourne

Study entrepreneurship and start-up culture over the course of two weeks in Melbourne, Australia and work hands-on in the vibrant start-up environment. During this program with HEX, a TEAN partner organization, you’ll solve real business problems and iterate your own startup idea. You’ll also have direct access to sought-after mentors, and make unforgettable connections with investors, accelerators, founders and professionals from Australia.

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My experience in Melbourne this past semester was the absolute BEST! I was able to study at the University of Melbourne's Victorian College of The Arts in their Music Theatre course in which I made the most life-changing connections and had the most fun while exploring the incredible city of Melbourne. I would recommend Melbourne to anyone studying in Australia as there is a perfect mix of city in with the surrounding nature. Melbourne is often rated as the most livable city in the world and it really lived up to it!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?

I ate Crocodile, Emu, and Kangaroo!

Pros

Livable city
Tons of support through TEAN
Incredible academics

Cons

No choice in housing - one option

Seriously, these months were the best of my life so far. Melbourne is an amazing city. There's so much art and good food, and there's always something to do. I attended the University of Melbourne, and the courses that I took were on the easy side, largely because I was doing what would count towards Gen Ed at my home university. The people in Australia are so friendly and lovely, and I felt very safe there, even in the middle of the CBD. I can't wait to go back someday. Make the most of your time there, or anywhere abroad!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Have fun, experience as much as you can. There will be hard times, but they will be so worth it. It will strengthen you as a person and teach you so much about yourself and the world around you. Don't be embarrassed about not knowing things or not knowing how to do things, you'll only miss out. You can't push yourself every second, you'd burn out, but a lot of the things I was the most scared about were the most fun. And for anyone that goes to Melbourne, go to Philip Island! And any UniMelb people, look into the wakeboarding club weekend, one of my favorite things I did there.

Pros

Made friends for life
Saw and experienced amazing things
Lived somewhere safe, diverse, and full of opportunities

Cons

It is a bit colder than I expected, but not terrible
A very busy city (which I liked but some did not)

This trip was the best experience of my entire life so far! The memories that I have gained from going to Australia are unmatched. If you are debating on if you should go, just go!! I grew so much in my confidence, made amazing friends from all over the world, learned from the best of those in my aspired career, and took part in Australian culture. I also had the opportunity to attend fun sporting events, travel to other areas of Australia, and work alongside well-known athletes! Australians are some of the nicest bunch of people; they made the experience a lot more fun!

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?

I have done so many surprising things on this trip that I never thought I would be able to do in my life. One of the most fun things was being able to attend the World Cup. The energy from the fans was incredible! Another surprising thing was just navigating the city with my friends. There was always something fun going on in the heart of the city and there was never a dull moment.

Pros

Australians are some of the nicest people ever
Sporting events are so much fun and everyone if full of team spirit
The work enviroment in Australia is a-lot more relaxed and fun

Cons

The whether was definitely very gloomy most of the time
Getting around can be a bit difficult with the trains
Living in the heart of the city can be loud at times

I had the time of my life. I feel like the two months I spent in Australia were a movie. So much happened, and I learned a lot about myself and my future profession. I made friends with people that I never would have even known had I not gone. At my gym, I learned new skills like how to coach children and how to properly execute and teach different lifts. I also got to discover some cultural differences in coaching styles in Australia vs the USA. I made friends with and met some professional athletes and even sat front row of my new favorite sports AFL and Rugby. I definitely recommend it.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Go as many places as you can! Australia has a lot of really cool cities that are just a short plane ride away. I got to see Quokkas in Perth, Tasmanian Devils in Tasmania, the Sydney Opera House, and New Zealand while on my program.

Pros

The locals were amazing and very nice.
My group of interns were so full of personality, it made everyday an adventure.
The work experience

Cons

Depending on if you get a random in your dorm apartment things could get a bit wierd
The food was just okay. I ended up eating a lot of Chinese food
It was hard to find seasoning

I had a great time getting a taste of a new environment. Being on the opposite side of the world comes with diverse cultures, dialects, and cuisine. I was able to experience life from a viewpoint different from my home and I discovered different parts of me. Melbourne has so many events going on during the day and night, truly feels like the city never sleeps. It is perfect for whatever your hopes and desires!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?

I chose to go bungee jumping and after walking up all the flight of stairs I thought I was preparing. I was wrong, as soon as I was strapped up and at the edge I literally could not breathe. I was being dramatic but I couldn’t turn back at that point, they were just counting down. I closed my eyes and jumped and once there was no turning back it was enjoyable. It was fun but weird bouncing up and down waiting to be reeled in.

Pros

Beautiful environment and scenery
Diverse Cultures
Positive energy and vibes

Cons

I went in the winter and it was actually cold?
Traffic coming into city

Studying abroad in Melbourne, Australia was amazing and so impactful. TEAN helped me get all my paperwork done in a timely manner and were very helpful in making sure I was on time for everything. Melb itself is a beautiful city that has so much to offer on every corner. It is full of rich culture and has incredible food, coffee, art, and music. The place has something new waiting for you always. If you love the arts then Melb is totally for you. You don't need to look at a phone at any point as there is just so much street art or someone performing on the street. I attended RMIT University which was right in the CBD. Its modernism was cool to see next to some historical buildings. The city is thriving with new buildings going up everywhere. It truly is booming. I met some pretty awesome people as well and was able to create friendships that will last forever. Overall, the experience was superb and going through TEAN was easy to do. I reccomend Melbourne to anyone.

What would you improve about this program?

I would recommend it being a bit cheaper in price.

My experience studying abroad with TEAN was incredible, it truly was an amazing 5 months! Before going, I knew that I was looking for something new, exciting and unknown to me which is why I chose to go to Australia. However, my home university did not offer a direct exchange with universities in Melbourne which was my first location of choice. TEAN gave me the opportunity to study where I wanted to and offered so much help in transitioning new students and acclimating them to the city. University of Melbourne is highly ranked with great professors and a beautiful campus! The housing TEAN provided was modern had the perfect location, right in the heart of the city. Melbourne became a second home thanks to TEAN and I cannot wait for the day I get the opportunity to go back!

TEAN Abroad was incredibly helpful in my transition from my home university to life abroad. They guided me in the entire process of applying for the program at my dream destination of Melbourne, Australia. Not only did they organize a fantastic orientation in Cairns, Australia, but they also continued to enhance our experience by showing us around our chosen city and brought us to different events throughout the semester. Because of the incredibly nice people at TEAN, we got to see a live footy match and sport the hometown gear in the fan section. We got to see a comedian at the International Comedy Festival and a concert at a local music venue. They tailor each program so that everyone can experience something they enjoy and make everyone feel right at home. Not once did I feel unsafe in my apartment or ignored from the TEAN staff. I got to spend my five months abroad in an apartment right in the city center with great new friends who I still remain in contact with. If anyone is looking to study abroad in Australia, New Zealand, or Asia, I highly recommend they use TEAN as their third-party organization to help make their experience remarkable right off the bat.

What would you improve about this program?

The only thing I would say is maybe more opportunities to meet local Australian students outside of class.

Our quick trip to Tasmania to hike for the day

Stopped our road trip for a minute to watch this amazing sunset during our trek across New Zealand.

Theres always cool and funky things to explore in the many neighborhoods in Melbourne.

Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Tell us about an experience you had that you could not have had at home.

Erica Sibley Football Match

Erica: I decided to go with TEAN because it was one of the programs available for me to go on through my university. TEAN had lot of choices on where to study and seemed to have a grasp on every aspect of the study abroad process. They take care of you every step of the way, which is extremely helpful and takes a lot of pre-planning stress away. When I finally narrowed my decision down to Melbourne, TEAN just seemed to be the natural program to choose. They have a program with Melbourne University, which is a great school in Australia. The university had a lot of courses that I could transfer back to my home university and was a fun school as well. I also liked that TEAN provided housing for you that way you didn’t have to worry about it when you arrived.

I had so many great experiences in Australia I could have never had home! I think one that sticks out is the orientation TEAN provided in Sydney. We got to climb the Sydney Harbor Bridge and eat lunch at the Sydney Opera House. It was absolutely incredible! Also, after my study abroad experience I am fortunate enough to now have friends from all over the world. I not only met Australians while in Melbourne but people from Canada, Scotland, England, France, and many more places. I loved experiencing the Australian culture and sharing this adventure with the friends I made there who I believe will now be in my life forever.

What is one piece of advice you'd give future TEAN-Melbourne students?

Erica: My advice for future students would be to create a budget…then add wiggle room. It is inevitable that you will be spending more money than you originally planned. Australia is more expensive than America so students should be ready for this before they arrive. I also advise to take every opportunity possible! Don’t be afraid to try new things. You’ve already decided to study abroad, which is already out of a lot of people’s comfort zones, so make the most of it! Five months really flies by and I know I wish I could go back. Savor every minute of the abroad experience because before you know it, it will be over.

Tell us about any interesting cultural tidbits you noticed about your country.

Erica Sibley Great ocean road

Erica: Australians are extremely friendly and like to joke around with others. They are a bit more straight-forward than Americans and poking fun at each other is a form of endearment. I loved the Australian culture and thought it was much more relaxed than in America. It’s also interesting to note that you don’t have to tip service industry workers in Australia because it’s already included. This causes a little bit of difference in service compared to America because they don’t have to work for their tips. Australians are also more comfortable with curse words, which is a random thing to notice but they really seem to love them!

About The Education Abroad Network (TEAN)

The Education Abroad Network (TEAN) is a full-service international education provider specializing in immersive study and internship programs throughout Asia Pacific. Creating close partnerships the best universities in Australia, New Zealand and across Asia over the past two decades has allowed TEAN to become experts at delivering unique programs...