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GlobaLinks Learning Abroad and University of Wollongong
(Outgoing Program)
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Agricultural sciences, Art history, Art studio, Asian studies, Australian studies, Biochemistry, Biological sciences, Business administration, Chemistry, Chinese, Communication, Computer science, Earth and space sciences, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, Environmental studies, European studies, Film and media studies, French
Minimum GPA from application until departure:
3
Program type:
Study abroad
Program Description:
GlobaLinks Learning Abroad
University of Wollongong
Overview
At the University of Wollongong (UOW) you will receive a world-class education and enjoy the unique lifestyle that Wollongong offers. With a population of about 400,000, it can provide all the experiences of a larger city - in a beautiful coastal environment less than a 90-minute train ride south of Sydney. The city's size also makes it easy to get around. The UOW campus is less than five kilometres from the city center and beaches, and is easily accessible by public transport, bike, or walking.
Location
While studying at the University of Wollongong you'll have the opportunity to take advantage of the city's 17 patrolled beaches, and its shops, hotels, and clubs. The city has a wide choice of nightlife and a range of local sporting competitions, including netball, cricket, rugby league, rugby union, and AFL. The Illawarra is also a great location for skydiving, hang-gliding and mountain biking if you're feeling a bit more adventurous!
Wollongong prides itself on its cosmopolitan atmosphere with numerous ethnic restaurants offering foods from Cajun to Vietnamese and Thai. Nan Tien Temple, or "paradise of the South" is the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere and dominates the skyline south of the city.
Guaranteed Housing
GlobaLinks Learning Abroad students are guaranteed pre-arranged accommodation at the University of Wollongong. 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.
Academic Highlights
Study Abroad students can choose programs across the University of Wollongong's nine academic Faculties: Arts, Commerce, Creative Arts, Education, Engineering, Health & Behavioural Sciences, Informatics,Law, and Science.
The University is internationally recognized for multimedia studies, information technology, telecommunications engineering, materials engineering, Asia-Pacific studies, health sciences and international business. faculty of science subjects often include regular field trips during the semester.
Special Programs
There is more than just studying to do at The University of Wollongong. There are a variety of offices on campus that coordinate extracurricular activities. The UniCentre organizes extra-curricular student development programs, and the International Programs Office coordinates events such as the International Friendship Program, discounted local sightseeing excursions, a Cultural Ambassador Program, and many other opportunities to engage UOW culture and the local community.
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 in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji 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.
