IE Events and News
Making Study Abroad Work for You: Resume Writing Tips
Thurs. Feb. 9, 2012
4:00pm
Glendening Annex
International Education External Review Student Open Forum
Thurs. Feb. 16, 2012
7:00pm
Aldom Lounge (Connected to the Campus Center)
Study Abroad Through their Eyes: Perspectives from Former Study Abroad Students
Thurs. Feb. 23, 2012
7:00pm
Aldom Lounge (Connected to the Campus Center)
Summer 2012, Fall 2012, and Academic Year 2012-13 Application Deadline
Thursday, March 1, 2012
5:00pm
230 Glendening
MIEA Scholarship for Study Abroad Application Deadline
April 2, 2012
International Education
Glendening Hall, Suite 230
240 895-4202
ie@smcm.edu
Semester in AUSTRALIA
Surrounded by the diverse ecosystems of the rainforests of the Wet tropics, the dry savannahs, and the Great Barrier Reef, James Cook University is an institution about people and place and offers St. Mary's students the opportunity to study in a comprehensive university that's dedicated to research.
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Queensland, Australia
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Web site:
James Cook University -
Location:
Coastal towns of Townsville or Cairns
Tropical northern Queensland, northeastern Australia
4.5-hr flight to Sydney
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School Size:
16,500 students, of which
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Language of Instruction:
English -
Undergraduate and post-grad courses span the arts, business, education, engineering, law, medicine and health sciences, science, information technology, and social sciences.
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The Townsville Campus has 7 on campus residences, providing accommodation for over 1200 students
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More than 30 student clubs and organizations
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Currency: Dollar and cent
Symbol = $
Code = AUD -
Telephone country code = 61
- SMCM Faculty Adviser for James Cook is Chris Tanner
Why James Cook University?
In the words of Kathryn Steinbach ('11)
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO STUDY AT JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY IN QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA?
I chose to study at JCU because I have always wanted to travel abroad to Australia, and JCU (Cairns campus) is set in the most amazing place in Australia. The Cairns campus is completely surrounded by rainforest and you see kangaroos everywhere. There are also five tropical beaches within five minutes of you, and the Great Barrier Reef is literally right off the coast. In addition to its amazing setting, JCU also has a wide variety of courses that fit my major and offered many classes that would allow me to learn about the Australian culture.
WHAT DID YOU EXPERIENCE THERE THAT YOU MIGHT NOT EXPERIENCE ELSEWHERE?
In Australia you experience the Outback and a true tropical environment. I mean who wouldn't want to live in the tropics and see kangaroos everyday? I also experienced aboriginal life, which is really interesting.
WHY SHOULD OTHER STUDENTS STUDY ABROAD?
It's simple. Australia is amazing! You'll have so many memorable experiences there, and you will miss it every day when you get back.
WHY SHOULD OTHER STUDENTS CHOOSE JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY?
If you want to live in a tropical paradise for five months, go to JCU-Cairns campus. It gives you more of a sense of what Australia is really about--tropical beaches, rainforest, wildlife, aboriginal life--everything that makes Australia unique can be found in Cairns. The education is great and you meet the most amazing people. You wont'regret it!
