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Bachelors
Language
English

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14990
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Feb 04, 2020
Jun 12, 2018
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Head down under to Melbourne, Australia for an exceptional semester study abroad program! This program combines exceptional academics at La Trobe University and life in Melbourne, consistently rated one of the top cities in the world. You'll enroll directly at La Trobe University, choosing from hundreds of courses that you'll take alongside locals and fellow visiting students. As with all CIS Abroad programs in Australia, you'll also enjoy a comprehensive, multi-day orientation prior to the start of your semester at La Trobe and support throughout the program, including group activities and excursions.

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Program Highlights

  • Large, diverse multinational student body
  • Vibrant campus community with highly active residence life
  • Robust academic offerings, from liberal arts to education, applied sciences to media studies
  • Extensive sports facilities on campus
  • Hundreds of clubs and student societies to join

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Ryan
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Yes, I recommend this program

Housing

Jun 12, 2018

I loved the housing because I stayed in the international dorms where other exchange student were at. This allowed us to form a group and travel to places together. There were also some Australians in the dorms too which helped us get to know more of the native people. The way the classes are set up you can travel more rather than being stuck in class all day.
My favorite memory is a event that only the students knew about, it had the whole school hanging out on the weekend and doing contests.
My tip to anyone would be get to know the bus/trolly routes and make Australian friends, they will help you discover new places and show you around the city. Also try to get an Australian drivers license if you’re able to.

What would you improve about this program?
Communication between the program and participant. I didn’t have a sponsor there like the people in Newcastle or Sydney did so I felt like I missed out on some things.
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Johanna
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Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing Semester Abroad

Jun 6, 2018

Before I left for the semester abroad I thought the communication with the representative in the US could have been a lot stronger. However, when I landed in Australia the CIS team was SO welcoming and nice. To this day they still reach out and keep in touch. The programs that were planned for us were fun and informative. Choosing this program allowed me to meet so many people from both the United States and Australia and create relations and memories that I will always have.

What would you improve about this program?
The communication leading up to the trip with the representative could have been significantly better. I did have a couple issues while I was abroad with the individual (in the US) as well.
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Johanna Koster

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CIS Abroad - Semester in Melbourne - La Trobe University
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Why did you choose this program?

I chose CIS Abroad for a handful of reasons. To start, there is a large variety of opportunities all over the world to choose from whether it's in the United States or in a foreign country. In addition, they have a partnership with my Alma Mater which allowed the process to be very easy regarding paperwork. However, the most important reason I chose CIS Abroad is the timing of their programs. When I was looking for a program to apply to a majority of them started late December, early January. CIS Abroad had those programs available but they had another program that started mid-February. Having the later program available allowed me to partake in an event on my Alma Mater's campus that was very important to me while also taking the semester away to travel.

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

During the application process my college, in the states, helped me with a variety of responsibilities. First of all, they helped me choose a program to apply to since there are a handful of programs that are partnered up with the school. Although, probably the most important thing my school helped me with was the paperwork that the school needed. Some of the paperwork included: classes I would be taking abroad, finances, residence life, my visa, etc. Essentially they were the middleman between CIS Abroad and the various offices around campus.

On the other hand, CIS Abroad helped me with the transition of living in the United States to living in Australia. They helped with what to pack and what to expect. A few weeks before all of the students in my program flew out we have a webinar with the program directors in Australia and the United States. This allowed us all to be introduced to one another and to have a solid idea of what to expect while we traveled to Australia and when we arrived.

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

A lot of the time people believe that they will miss out on a lot of activities and memories back in the United States, I certainly did! But, traveling abroad is such a unique experience and you will be creating memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. I know I missed out on some memories with my college friends, however, they often tell me how they wish they had the opportunity to study abroad in college. I strongly believe that the best time to travel is when you are young. You only need to be concerned about yourself while you are traveling which is SO refreshing.

I strongly believe that if an opportunity comes up to travel you should do whatever to can to make it a reality. Traveling allows you to learn so much about yourself, different cultures, and different people. By following this advice myself I have been able to travel around the United States for various jobs and internships which have given me amazing stories that so few are able to tell.

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

While abroad my life was pretty normal. Throughout the week I would go grocery shopping, attend class, and hang out with friends. When I first moved on campus my friends and I made it a priority to attend club fairs and events that the University would host. By going to these events were able to sign up for different clubs that hosted weekend trips such as camping and surfing. In addition, we kept an eye out for different events around the city and different cities to travel to. We often went to night markets and festivals around the city as well as sporting events (Australian football and the Cricket World Cup!).

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

Looking back, my biggest fear was probably the unknown. It was my first time traveling by myself on an international flight. I wasn't sure what to expect especially with how tight security is in airports these days. What helped me was understanding that people travel in airports all the time and that it is okay to ask questions.

I found myself asking airport workers and other travelers variety questions and if I didn't I probably would have missed all of my flights. I learned that with whatever adventures life throws at you there will always be some gray area but, it's important to ask questions and to be in the know. It's better to do something right the first time by asking questions than having to go back and redo it because you didn't ask how it needed to be done!

Location

Location:
Melbourne
Currency:
Australia Dollar
Weather:
Jan-Mar
79 F / 55 F
Apr-Jun
68 F / 45 F
Jul-Sep
63 F / 43 F
Oct-Dec
75 F / 48 F
Airports:
Melbourne Airport
( MEL )

Melbourne is the culture capital of Australia and generally considered the more "hip" city in Australia. There is always something to do in Melbourne, as it is always teeming with events like: internationally acclaimed festivals and sporting events. When you aren't at one of these events the city still has a bustling scene filled with museums, cafes, breweries and beaches.

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