Service-Learning Program in Adelaide, Australia

Study Abroad integrated with Volunteer Service

Deeper, More Meaningful Study Abroad

The University of Adelaide is located in the cultural heart of Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia. All four of the University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Kaurna People, the traditional owners for thousands of years prior to the beginning of European settlement in 1836. The University’s main campus is situated in the center of Adelaide’s thriving activity, with its sandstone campus bordered by the Art Gallery of South Australia, the State Library of South Australia, the South Australian Museum, the Central Business District and the River Torrens – an ideal location for local and international students alike.

Known for its pleasant Mediterranean climate, thriving economy, dynamic cultural scene and affordable cost of living, Adelaide offers an enviable lifestyle in an environment that is ideal to visit and study. Adelaide has a high standard of living at a relatively low cost in comparison to its East coast counterparts. It is an attractive, friendly, safe and well-planned city of wide streets and boulevards, squares, parklands and a mixture of historic and modern buildings.

With a population of 1.1 million, Adelaide is Australia’s fifth largest city, with all of the convenience of a major city, but with few of the hassles. The city has welcomed migrants from all over the world and is characterized by a great diversity of cultural traditions, languages spoken (although English is the official language) and systems of belief.

Known as the 20-minute city, Adelaide is easy to get around thanks to its well planned streets and public transport network, which provides concessions for students. Its central location makes it an ideal gateway to explore South Australia’s many attractions, from world-renowned wineries, beautiful hills and rugged coastlines to the Australian outback.

With more than 130 years of excellence in education, the University of Adelaide is one of Australia’s oldest and most influential tertiary institutions. Since its establishment in 1874, the University has developed a reputation for brilliance in teaching, learning and research. The University is associated with five Nobel Prize winners, has produced 102 Rhodes Scholars and 104 Fulbright Scholars, and is a member of the Group of Eight – Australia’s leading research intensive universities.

In Australia, IPSL offers intensive, five week sessions in July.

Five-week Summer Session

Program Facts
Language of Instruction	English
Affiliated institution:	University of Adelaide
Courses & Credits:	Indigenous History and Cultures | Credits: 3 Institutions in Society | Credits: 3
Service Opportunities:	Agencies serving Indigenous and Immigrant populations. More...
Housing:	Three bedroom SELF-CATERING furnished apartments with kitchen and laundry.
Dates, Costs & Deadlines:	Summer 2010 06/24/2010 - 08/02/2010 $7,300 Application Due 04/15/2010
Why IPSL?	Integrated study abroad experience Make a difference to people in need Full cultural immersion Real cultural understanding Meaningful growth and personal insight
Program Director(s):	Ms. Jessica Cronin
Eligibility:	The program welcomes students of any nation. TOEFL equivalent 550.
What's Included:	5-week Session program fees include: housing; instruction; field trips; service placement and supervision; health insurance; pre-departure materials and documents; and academic transcript. Meals are not included as this is a self-catering apartment. Extended field trip to Australian Outback (8 days meals and accommodation) is not included but can be purchased for an additional $1,700 AUSTRALIAN dollars AND MUST BE RESERVED AT TIME OF APPLICATION TO PROGRAM. Personal expenses are not included such as spending money.

Next >>