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Program 
The University
of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has been sending students to Murdoch
University since 2004. Join the wave of students headed to Western Australia!
As a UW-Eau Claire student at Murdoch, you will be immersed
in the life of an Australian university student. You can choose
from all courses offered on campus that semester. You will
take classes from Australian professors, with Australian classmates.
When you have finished your semester, you will be able to
say that you truly experienced life in another culture.
You
can choose to join the Murdoch Guild of Students. There are over
50 clubs and societies (sporting, cultural, and intellectual)
in the Guild. Past students have participated in African Drumming,
Belly Dancing and the Gamelan Orchestra.
Housing will be
arranged with the help of Murdoch University. First and second
year students are typically placed on-campus, in eight bedroom
apartments units in the Student Village. Third and fourth
year students are generally given a choice of off-campus housing.
A strong effort is made to house international and Australian
students together.
Location
Perth, the capital of Western Australia, has a population
of 1.38 million people and more hours of sunshine than any
other Australian city and 50 kilometers of beaches. The life-style
encourages both study and social activity.
Murdoch
University is located 25 minutes by bus from the center of
Perth, and 10 minutes from the port city of Fremantle. With
a student population of 12,000, students experience a campus
similar in size to Eau Claire and a community which provides
individualized attention, close staff/student collaboration,
and good access to support facilities such as computer labs,
and the library.
Courses
UW-Eau Claire students
may take classes in any of the following schools: Science/Engineering,
Business/Information Technology/Law, or Social Sciences/Humanities/Education.
Course information
is available on-line at http://handbook.murdoch.edu.au/units/,
and a listing of many UW-Eau Claire course equivalencies is
available in the Center for International Education, Schofield
Hall 111. You may take 3 or 4 classes at Murdoch.
Each semester Murdoch
University offers a Northwest Outback Excursion. This optional
10-day camping expedition takes you to the dolphins at Monkey
Mai in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area, Ningaloo Reef, home
to some 500 species of fish, and the spectacular gorges of
Karijini National Park.
An on-campus travel agent can help you plan your individual
adventures. From going "Down South" to the surfing
beaches, "Up North" to the Outback, or flying to
Sydney, there are opportunities for all budgets!
Academic
Calendar
You may study at
Murdoch for either semester or the full Australian academic year. The
first semester (our spring) starts in late February and ends
in June. The second semester (our fall) begins in mid July
and ends in mid November. Summer vacation takes place December-February.
Exact dates will be available the semester prior to departure.
Expenses
The estimated Wisconsin
resident fee for Fall 2009 is $8,757; for Spring 2010
it is $9,370. This includes tuition, CISI
and Australian government insurance and UW-Eau Claire administrative fees.
Minnesota residents may apply for reciprocity; non-residents
add $900.
Additional costs: passport, visa,
housing, food, books, personal expenses, local transportation,
and airfare. Estimate another $7,000-$7,600 for these items.
Total Wisconsin resident cost estimate: $15,757-$16,357 for fall; $16,370-$16,970 for spring. All
costs are estimated and may change at any time.
Financial
Aid/Scholarships
If you qualify for
financial aid, you can apply your aid to
program costs. Your financial aid package will be based on
actual costs in Australia, including the cost of round-trip
airfare. You can learn about additional options, including a study abroad grant
through the UW-Eau Claire Foundation; a Wisconsin
Grant for Study Abroad and scholarships for specific majors and national study abroad scholarships at http://uwec.edu/CIE/sac/finaid.htm.
Eligibility
To apply, you must be a currently-enrolled, degree-seeking,
undergraduate UW-Eau Claire student. You need to be in good
academic standing and have a cumulative resident GPA of at
least 2.75. You may apply as a freshman, but must have at
least sophomore standing by the time the program begins.
Application
Deadline
Applications for
Fall 2009 are accepted beginning September
2, 2008. The priority application deadline
for Fall 2009 is November 17, 2008.
Applications for Spring 2010/Australian
Academic year 2010
are accepted beginning January 15,
2009. The priority application deadline for
Spring 2010/Australian Academic Year 2010 is April 1, 2009.
Complete applications
will be reviewed after these dates. Late
applications will be considered if space on the program is
still available. Please contact the CIE to find out if spaces
are available before submitting a late application.
No applications will be accepted after January 30, 2009 for
Fall 2009 or after May 1, 2009 for Spring 2010/Australian Academic
Year 2010.
You can download
an application at online applications,
or stop by to pick up an application in the Center for International
Education.
Student
Comments
"My experience here has been amazing! I've become a stronger and more independent person through this experience. I've met some amazing people from all around the world and have built long lasting friendships. There is no way that I would ever regret taking part in this experience. I love Australia! It's a great place!! -Lindsey, past participant
"Not only has studying abroad opened my eyes to other cultures, I have made so many new friends and experienced new things I never expected to do. Learning how to live on my own in a different country has helped me gain so much independence. -Laura, past participant
"My experience abroad in Australia has taught me many things, but most of all helped me to grow as a person and as an individual. -Sarah, past participant
"I love everything about Australia, and the best way to experience it is to live and study here. I found out where I want to spend the rest of my life.
-Andrea, past participant
"My experience in Australia was
by far the best thing I've done so far. The area is gorgeous,
and Murdoch is a great university. The people that I met here;
the things experienced--there are so many great things about
Perth that I can't put into words. I definitely plan on coming
back.
-Alexis, past participant
"This is an experience that challenges
so many aspects of your life. New cultural perspectives and
getting the opportunity to see all that Australia has to offer
made my time abroad unparalleled. You'll know you made a wise
decision when you never want to leave."
-Michael,
past participant
"Studying abroad is a fantastic,
enriching experience. Studying in Australia is especially
wonderful. I think that the Australian west coast is often
overlooked as a place to study, but it is truly a well-kept
secret treasure!"
-Chris, past participant
Additional
Information
For more information
and an application, contact:
Center for International Education
Schofield 111
UW-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
Phone: (715) 836-4411
Fax: (715) 836-4948
Email: studyabroad@uwec.edu
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