Quarter Abroad: Writing and Internships in Sydney
- Australia
About Program
From a base on Sydney’s North Shore, students will take three upper division courses on travel writing, film, and Australian culture from the nationally ranked UC Davis University Writing Program (UWP). Additionally, students will participate in a professional internship for 18 hours a week. Excursions in and around Sydney are an integral part of the program.
Davis students that wish to pursue a writing minor will be able to complete 12 out of 20 units toward the requirements of a UC Davis Writing Minor.
Housing in Sydney: Students will select whether they want to stay with a family homestay or with other students in an apartment. Both options have been highly praised by past students.
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Location
Australia is one of the largest countries by land area and has a wide variety of climates and regions including desert, beaches, and the outback. Where else can you visit 10,685 beaches, more than 500 national parks, and 8,222 islands in one fell swoop? Unsurprisingly, Australia is regarded as one of the most livable countries, making it a wonderful destination to study, work, and travel abroad.
