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AustraLearn - The Melbourne Film Experience: Digital Film Production in Australia ( 3-4 US credits Be the first to review this abroad program... This study abroad program is offered during Summer. Overview If you are interested in a career in the film industry, this course is a must-attend! Students will participate in a film production course, plus attend the 2008 Melbourne International Film Festival to view and critique films. The production course involves a series of industry lectures taking you step-by-step through the filmmaking process and culminating in the writing, directing, editing, and production of a short film as a group project. At the festival, over a period of 19 days, students will engage in the vibrant culture of the festival and indulge in a program of 700 films from over 50 countries including a strong Asia-Pacific focus. The film festival has an excellent animation and short film program, plus forums, special events, guest lectures, and critique sessions. Overview If you are interested in a career in the film industry, this course is a must-attend! Students will participate in a film production course, plus attend the 2008 Melbourne International Film Festival to view and critique films. The production course involves a series of industry lectures taking you step-by-step through the filmmaking process and culminating in the writing, directing, editing, and production of a short film as a group project. At the festival, over a period of 19 days, students will engage in the vibrant culture of the festival and indulge in a program of 700 films from over 50 countries including a strong Asia-Pacific focus. The film festival has an excellent animation and short film program, plus forums, special events, guest lectures, and critique sessions. *An incredible opportunity to write, direct, and produce a short film from concept to finished product, under tutelage of leading film experts *Learn the filmmaking process step-by-step through a variety of workshops delivered by the film industry professionals at the Swinburne University of Technology School of Film and Television *Actively participate in the Melbourne International Film Festival, one of the world’s biggest and most important film events *Study in and experience the cosmopolitan city of Melbourne
George Mason University: Sustainable Human Development and Human rights Be the first to review this abroad program... This study abroad program is offered during Summer. Students will critically examine policies and programs related to sustainable human development and human rights. The seminar format combines lectures and active learning exercises with reading and writing assignments, videos, individual and panel guest presentations, and site visits to governmental and nongovernmental organizations across levels from community-based grass roots to national and international organizations.
AustraLearn - International Business: The Asia-Pacific Connection ( 3-4 US credits) Be the first to review this abroad program... This study abroad program is offered during Summer. Businesses operating in a global environment are very different than those operating just domestically. AustraLearn and Edith Cowan University present this short course highlighting international business and global business operations firsthand in the Asia Pacific region of the world, one of the world's fastest growing and key economic engines. The course exposes students to both Western Australia - one of the world's most booming economies the past several years - and to Singapore - the global business powerhouse of Southeast Asia. Students will develop competence of the theoretical and practical approaches to the analysis of economic and business issues in an international environment. Students will also evaluate the effects of the changing international business environment on decision making at all levels of business. *A variety of field trips are planned in both destinations to companies large and small, along with guest lectures from industry leaders * Learn from professors from the Faculty of Business and Law at Edith Cowan University, one of the largest in Western Australia.
George Mason University: Chinese Language Study in Beijing, China Be the first to review this abroad program... This study abroad program is offered during Summer. This four-week intensive Chinese language program offers students the opportunity to study the Chinese language at Beijing Language & Culture University. Students arrive in Shanghai, touring local sites before arriving in Beijing for language classes and additional excursions. Six credits in Chinese may be recieved.
AustraLearn and University of Sydney Be the first to review this abroad program... This study abroad program is offered during Academic Year,Fall,Spring. The University of Sydney, founded in 1850, is Australia's first university. Over the past 150 years, the University has built an international reputation for its outstanding teaching and as a center of research excellence. It is one of the largest universities in Australia, with over 47,000 students, including 9,000 international students from more than 100 different countries. The University of Sydney has a worldwide reputation for high-quality teaching, and is consistently ranked amongst the top universities in the Asia-Pacific. It is a member of the Group of 8 (a group of Australia’s major research universities). It is one of only three Australian members of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) – a group of prestigious universities with members from Asia, the United States and South America. It is also a key member of the Academic Consortium 21, which encourages global cooperation for the benefit of higher education and world and regional society.
AustraLearn - Outdoor Essentials in Aotearoa New Zealand (3-4 US Credits) Be the first to review this abroad program... This study abroad program is offered during Winter Break. is a three-week short course, based in the North Island of New Zealand, and is designed for you to prepare and carry out multi-day activity plans in the outdoors. You will demonstrate effective management of self, equipment, and environmental impact in the outdoors with an ability to appreciate and personally reflect upon leading and participating in outdoor events. You will develop skills in map reading, camp craft, weather interpretation, and effective outdoor planning through participation in several hands-on expeditions throughout the scenic North Island. Lectures on Maori culture, native flora and fauna, environmental conservation, and more will complement the outdoor curriculum in relevant settings. The program encourages all students to bond together, to trust and respect one another, and to learn how to work together as a team.
AustraLearn - A Taste of Circus: Contemporary Performance in Australia ( 3-4 US credits) Be the first to review this abroad program... This study abroad program is offered during Summer. Are you interested in taking your performance skills to a new and intriguing level? A Taste of Circus: Contemporary Performance in Australia is a program designed by Swinburne University of Technology and Australia's National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA). Created for students with an interest in contemporary circus arts, this course will allow students to develop their physical skills through experiential learning in the Sidney Myer Circus Studio. They will also undertake studies in performance, dance, and cultural studies in classes held on-site at NICA and through excursions to some of Melbourne's principle cultural and performing arts venues. In addition, cultural and tourism related activities will provide students with an introduction to the city of Melbourne and an insight into Australian society and culture, including its business environments and multicultural lifestyle.
George Mason University: Summer at the National University of Ireland, Galway Be the first to review this abroad program... This study abroad program is offered during Summer. Explore the stunning "Emerald Isle" and participate in a four week Irish Studies Program at the National University of Ireland, Galway. Students choose two courses from a range of subjects, some of which include field study work, such as visits to archeological sites of interest and theatre performances. Introductory Irish language classes are also available. Students recieve six credits.
AustraLearn and Australian National University Be the first to review this abroad program... This study abroad program is offered during Academic Year,Fall,Spring. Looking for a semester or year abroad program? You can attend Australian National University in Canberra, Australia through AustraLearn! Australian National University is an Australian center of research and teaching excellence and is recognized as one of the world’s premier universities. ANU was ranked the top university in Australia in 2006 by Newsweek magazine, the Institute of Higher Education at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and the UK’s Times Higher Education Supplement. Approximately 12,000 students study at ANU, which has one main campus in the center of the Australian capital city, Canberra.
George Mason University: Internship in Israel & Palestine Be the first to review this abroad program... This study abroad program is offered during Summer. In this intensive nine week program students will participate in internships related to conflict resolution, politics, international relations or business and finance in Israel and Palestine. Students will receive 6-9 credits.
Eastern Illinois University: Business Study Abroad, Panama Be the first to review this abroad program... This study abroad program is offered during Spring Break. Study international business in Panama! Visit the Panama Canal and learn about global trade, investment, tourism, and culture in a global center of commerce! This course will involve regular classes in a classroom (taught by Dr. Boggs) as well as guest speakers (professors and business people), visits to institutions important to global business (including the Panama Canal, Panama Banking Association, HSBC Bank, small/medium-sized businesses, the hotel/tourism business, and government environmental and trade agencies.
AustraLearn and University of Wollongong Be the first to review this abroad program... This study abroad program is offered during Academic Year,Fall,Spring. The University of Wollongong is a modern, innovative center of learning, and provides a highly personalized environment for study. The University has very comprehensive academic offerings from engineering and information technology to Australian studies/Aboriginal Studies. The University is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in Australia and is the only Australian university ever to have been awarded the prestigious University of the Year award in two consecutive years by the Good Universities Guide - in 1999/2000 for "Outstanding Research and Development Partnerships" (joint winner) and 2000/2001 for "Preparing Graduates for the e-world" (joint winner). Established in 1951, the University has a student population of over 15,000. Students from over 60 countries study together on an 82-hectare campus with many green spaces, ponds, streams and waterfalls.
AsiaLearn - Korea University Be the first to review this abroad program... This study abroad program is offered during Academic Year,Fall,Spring. Korea University is one of the largest, most selective, and historic universities in Korea, providing a top quality educational experience for its students since 1905. Korea University offers a variety of courses in all professional fields and over 40% are taught in English. Known as the top-ranked “Ivy League” private university in the country, Korea University is a world-class institution featuring a dynamic educational environment, beautiful and conveniently located campus, and top-quality student facilities. It prides itself not only in being a progressive and globally conscious institution, but also one that plays a role in preserving and developing Korea’s unique culture.
AustraLearn and Murdoch University Be the first to review this abroad program... This study abroad program is offered during Academic Year,Fall,Spring. Established in 1973 as a research university, Murdoch is a modern, progressive institution, committed to flexible, multi-disciplinary study. With a student population of 15,000, Murdoch supports excellent staff-student relations and provides state-of-the-art facilities, excellent student services, and an extensive range of academic programs. Murdoch University has developed important links with universities throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Southeast Asia. With approximately 3,000 international students from over 100 different countries, the University is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution that is benefiting from its strong commitment to international education.
Eastern Illinois University: Food, Wine, and Fashion of Italy (Summer) 4 out of 4 (Based on 1 Review) See Reviews... This study abroad program is offered during Summer. The purpose of this program is to provide opportunities for students to explore the history of the fashion and textile industries in Italy as well as the traditions, foods and culture of the Tuscany region, an area that has significantly affected the evolution of our modern world. Florence, the center of the Renaissance movement, is a living laboratory where students can be immersed in and become a participant in a culturally diverse world. The opportunity to observe the old in juxtaposition with the new will assist students in expanding their knowledge of the more global village and the role we each play in that environment.
