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GlobaLinks Learning Abroad and Bond University
(Outgoing Program)
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Anthropology, Biochemistry, Biological sciences, Business administration, Computer science, Engineering, English, Film and media studies, French
Minimum GPA from application until departure:
2.5
Program type:
Study abroad
Program Description:
GlobaLinks Learning Abroad
Bond University
Overview
Bond University's Study Abroad program gives you the opportunity to study for a semester at Australia’s highest rated university, located in the heart of Queensland’s favorite holiday destination.With the lowest student to staff ratio of any university in Australia, you’ll thrive in Bond’s small classes where the internationally renowned academics know each student by name. Your studies at Bond can be credited towards your current degree (subject to approval from your home institution) and our January, May and September semester start dates align with the Northern Hemisphere school schedule, ensuring minimum disruption to your study timetable. When you’re not attending lectures and hitting the books, you’ll discover there’s even more to life at Bond University. Our world-class campus gives you access to unparalleled study and recreational facilities, a wide range of active social clubs and on-campus student associations, counseling and medical facilities, and tutorial support, as well as round-the-clock security.
Location
Bond University is located on the Gold Coast, in the state of Queensland, one hour south of Brisbane. The Gold Coast is famous for over 70 kilometers of uninterrupted golden surfing beaches, world heritage listed national parks, and over 300 days a year of sunshine.
Academic Highlights
Bond University is Australia's highest rated university after earning the most five-star ratings of any university across an impressive nine key performance indicators in the 2010 Good Universities Guide. Bond University was awarded five-star ratings in nine categories, including the important markers of Educational Experience and Graduate Outcomes.
Guaranteed Housing
GlobaLinks Learning Abroad students are guaranteed pre-arranged accommodation at Bond. There are a variety of housing options available which you will apply for after acceptance. Options include pre-arranged accommodations with or without meals and housing arranged upon arrival by student.
Special Programs
Opportunities exist for students to participate in organized group trips on the weekends involving visits to the Australia Zoo, surfing tours up and down the east coast of Australia, island hopping in the Whitsunday Islands, a visit to Byron Bay and Fraser Island, among others.
Bond University Scholars Program
GlobaLinks Learning Abroad and Bond University offer a unique opportunity for students with a GPA of 3.0 and higher to join a special cohort of students who will experience specialized seminars and meetings to mingle with the local Australian Vice Chancellor and Dean's scholars. All eligible students will be given more information upon acceptance to a semester or year abroad at Bond University.
Service Learning Projects
Students who engage in service-learning projects at Bond University, have an opportunity to translate theory into practice. Service-learning is about real-world, real-time experiences. It provides students with opportunities to learn through application - creating a product or service that benefits the larger community around them. Service-learning projects help to generate a sense of social responsibility that students will carry with them into their future professional career.
Scholarships Available
In addition to the scholarships offered by GlobaLinks Learning Abroad, Bond University supports GlobaLinks students with a total of $8,000 USD per year.
About GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Programs
GlobaLinks Learning Abroad programs are created with individual student's goals in mind. Our programs are built around a unique Discovery Model which is delivered by our amazing staff, both in the U.S. and overseas. Our Discovery Model provides every student with an individualized experience through discovery in 5 key areas: personal, academic, cultural, social, and professional. Our North American staff counsels each student through the application and enrollment process, and our on-site Resident Coordinators set up a calendar of activities for students related to each area of discovery. These activities are more than just tourist excursions, and include opportunities like networking events, local festivals, gallery openings, and other similar events that you can't find in a travel book.
GlobaLinks Learning Abroad programs include everything you would expect in a study abroad program: guaranteed housing, 24-hour in-country support, an in-country multi-day orientation program, comprehensive pre-departure services, excursions, and discovery activities to make the most out of each student's experience. Students of all majors are welcome to apply and scholarships are available.
In addition to our multi-day Bridging Cultures Orientation Program, GlobaLinks Learning Abroad includes excursions in our Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji semester/year abroad programs. Each participant can choose one of the following four exciting excursions: Legian Beach in Bali, Queenstown and Milford sound in New Zealand, a Fiji island resort, or the Whitsundays in Australia! All tour costs are included, and all you have to do is get yourself to the departure point.
