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CIEE January in Sydney, Australia (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Sydney, Australia
  • Program Terms: J-Term, Jan Term
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Housing Options: Dormitory
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Management, Marketing, Sustainability, Tourism Program Type: Study Abroad
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

January in Sydney

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

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Program Overview

Trade your winter season back home for an unforgettable adventure in Sydney during Australia's summer season! January in Australia is the perfect time of year to enjoy the beach and surf with friends or a bike ride across Syndey Harbour Bridge. You can even take a day trip and explore Australia's famous Blue Mountains.  

During your time abroad, you will attend classes at CIEE Sydney, taught by highly experienced faculty who are experts in their fields. Activities, excursions, and co-curricular activities are included in your program and are designed to increase your intercultural understanding of Australia, providing you with opportunities to learn while exploring some of the city's most famous attractions.

Unique Experiences

Live in one of the best cosmopolitan cities in the world

enjoying everything a big city has to offer and learn about the Australian way of life

Immerse yourself in nature

choosing from endless options of beaches, national parks and natural attractions

Explore our art and culture

getting involved in Sydney's bustling art scene with live music, markets, food, art and much more!

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Excursions & Activities

Every CIEE program is complemented with co-curricular activities and excursions designed to enhance academic and intercultural learning. In Sydney students may: 

  • Hike the spectacular Blue Mountains with experienced and informed guides ready to share the environmental and cultural history of the spectacular landscape.? 
  • Learn about the world's oldest civilization during one of our Aboriginal cultural tours.
  • Enjoy a day at the famous Manly beach and join a guided historical Q-station (Quarantine Station) tour in Sydney Harbour National Park and learn about the first Australian visitors' quarantine history and experience.?
  • Visit Australia's capital - Canberra. Learn about Australia's parliamentary government while seeing world-class attractions and amazing architecture.?
  • Go on a hike at one of Sydney's National Parks - previous visits included: Wolli Creek Park, La Perouse Park, and Sydney Harbour National Park.?
  • Visit one of our many museums. Previous visits included: Australian Museum, Art Gallery of NSW, and Contemporary Art Museum.
  • Learn about Sydney's beach lifestyle while enjoying an Aussie BBQ (Barbie). Previous visits included: Bondi Beach, Coogee Beach, and Shelly Beach.?
  • Meet our local animals, including kangaroos and koalas, during one of our zoo visits. Previous visits included: Taronga Zoo, Wild Life Sydney Zoo, and Sydney Zoo.

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel insurance included

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