AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND | WINTER 2025
This is a study abroad program. Students must carry a three course, 15-credit load. They are also expected to fully participate in all activities.
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Students will take courses in the History of Australia and New Zealand, Biology of Australia and New Zealand, and English. Dr. Bruce Haulman, Green River College faculty member, will lead the group. Courses will begin in Australia and continue in New Zealand. Detailed descriptions of the classes can be found on the Green River College website.
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These courses will give you interesting, valuable, and relevant instruction that will expose you to the culture, history, fauna, and geology that make Australia and New Zealand unique. Much of your time will be spent learning "hands-on" outside of the classroom and experiencing what you are learning about.
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The program is also structured to provide ample time for rest, relaxation, and personal exploration of the uniqueness that Australia and New Zealand have to offer.
LOCATION
Melbourne, Australia
Spend 3 weeks living and studying at Newman College. Newman College is a Jesuit school, and belongs to the University of Melbourne's Parkville, Victoria campus.
The campus is centrally located in the heart of Melbourne with easy access to all the city's activities and attractions.
Following your studies, you will have a 5-night travel break to travel and explore Australia independently, or with friends you meet on the program.
This University of Melbourne video gives a nice preview of the overall campus and proximity to downtown. Explore information on the University of Melbourne campus life and support services, including health and wellbeing. And visit Newman College's separate website for more information on what your facilities, housing and dining will look like.
Continue to get a sense of student life in Melbourne on social media: #NewmanCollegeUniMelb, #UniMelb, #CityofMelbourne
Auckland, New Zealand
Spend 3 weeks studying at Unitec University, one of New Zealand's top educational institutions.
Auckland is very popular with students worldwide and a has a large international population.
Following your studies, enjoy another 5-night travel break.
This Unitec video gives a brief introduction to the international student experience. You will be at Unitec's Mt. Albert neighborhood campus. Explore here for information on campus support services, clubs and facilities.
Continue to get a sense of student life in Auckland on social media: #UnitecNZ, #unitecstudents, #VisitAuckland
Application deadline: November 1, 2024
$650 Deposit due with your application (non-refundable)
Program Fee Deadline: November 15, 2024
Tuition Due: Check academic calendar
Eligibility: Must have completed at least 12 college credits, minimum 2.5 GPA, 17 years old, students under 18 must obtain parent/guardian permission.
Course Prerequisites: None
Program Limit
There is a maximum capacity of 38 students on this program. Acceptance is on a "first-come,
first-serve" basis and there are no guarantees that a student will be able to participate
if the program is full. APPLY EARLY TO HOLD YOUR SPACE.
Our office will review your documents and let you know how to proceed.
Please note that students that have been sanctioned by the college are disqualified from applying to or participating in an Edmonds College study abroad program.
COURSES
This is a study abroad program. Students are expected to carry a 15-credit load and fully participate in all class activities. Students will take history, biology, and English. See detailed course descriptions below. These courses will count towards your Winter quarter classes.
Courses are scheduled Monday through Friday. The weekends are free.
Course Descriptions:
History: History of Australasian Nations
Dr. Bruce Haulman - 5 credits
Examines the history of Australasian nations of Australia and New Zealand from the first human inhabitants of Australia some 60,000 years ago, and the Maori settlement of New Zealand some 800 years ago, through the long and often difficult processes to become the modern island nations of Australia and New Zealand. Attention is given to the various groups who have migrated to Australasia, the European exploration and colonization of the area, the development of settlements and colonial governments, the move to nationhood in the late 19th century, and the emergence of the modern nations of Australia and New Zealand in the 20th century.
Biology - Ecology, Australia and New Zealand Ecosystems
Australian and New Zealand Faculty - 5 credits
Focuses on the ecology of Australia and New Zealand, including ecosystems and human impact on ecosystems. The biodiversity, characteristics, and interactions of Australian and New Zealand flora and fauna will also be investigated within various habitats and ecosystems. A significant portion of the course will involve field observations and experiences. This course does not meet the lab distribution requirement and is designed for the beginning college student.
English-Introduction to Poetry
Dr. Patrick Milian - 5 credits
Serves as an introduction to reading, interpreting, analyzing, and discussing poetry, with particular attention to the works’ formal elements and cultural contexts. This particular offering will focus on the indigenous poets of Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand. In doing so, students will still experience an in-depth study of poetics such as form, rhyme, meter, imagery, figurative language, etc., but they will also experience poetry as a vital force. Throughout Aboriginal and Maori history, poetry has served a major role in shaping culture and motivating protest movements, and this class offers a unique way into these histories and movements.
FACULTY
Dr. Bruce Haulman
Dr. Bruce Haulman is an experienced leader of study abroad programs, and has directed the Green River College Australia-New Zealand Study Abroad Program for 18 years. Over 500 students have been part of this program and have experienced studying abroad in Australia and New Zealand. Bruce is a professor of history at Green River College, has taught abroad in England, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and has traveled extensively in Europe and Asia. He is the author of two books on the history of Vashon Island, where he lives with his wife Pam, and writes regularly for the Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber.
Dr. Patrick Milian
Dr. Patrick Milian is a professor of English at Green River College, where he specializes in creative writing and multimedia/digital writing. Patrick received his MFA and PhD from the University of Washington, where he was a Joff Hanauer Fellow and recipient of the Richard J. Dunn Teaching Award. He’s the author of a forthcoming book of poetry, as well as pieces that have been published in POETRY, Gulf Coast, Mid-American Review, Denver Quarterly, and elsewhere. He’s also published academic articles in Joyce Studies Annual, Pacific Coast Philology, and Modernism/modernity.
There will be pre-arranged fully inclusive tours during your stay, which may include:
In Australia:
- Melbourne Museum: Banjalika Aboriginal Exhibit
- National Gallery: Aboriginal Art Exhibit
- Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance
- National Gallery Australian Art Exhibit
- Bendigo - Gold Fields
- Healsville Sanctuary
- Mount Donna Buang Forests
- Victoria Parliament
- Lorne Surf Beache
- Cape Schanck
In New Zealand:
- Overnight stay in a traditional Maori Marae
- Auckland Museum: Ngati Whatua O Orakei Maori Performance
- Mount Albert Volcano and The Auckland Volcano Field
- The Waitakere Range
- Tiri Tiri Matangi Sanctuary
- Rangitoto Island Volcano
- Auckland Art Gallery
Additional Activities: Other field trips are optional and may require an additional fee. The fees could include an overnight excursion to Mangere Marae, Lord of the Rings Tour, and Whale Rider Tour.
Breaks: There will also be plenty of opportunity to do your own exploring during program breaks. Students will have a one week break in Australia and a one week break while in New Zealand.
Accommodations and meals
Melbourne, Australia: Students will stay in private single rooms on campus. These are college dormitories with shared baths and communal eating facilities. On most days, your lunches and dinners will be provided in Australia. Breakfast will be on your own. There is access to shared facilities to store breakfast foods on campus if you like.
Auckland, New Zealand: Students will live in shared student apartment/suites near the Unitec University campus. You will have 1-3 roommates from the program living in the same apartment with you. Meals are not provided in New Zealand. Students will have full cooking facilities and pots, pans, utensils, etc. available to use in their apartments.
Program Fee: $7,300, Due Novermber 13, 2023
- A $650 deposit is required to be paid with your application (non-refundable).
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Does not include airfare or airport transfers. Airfare: Average cost $2,300
Students will purchase their own flights. This is more economical than organizing a group flight. We will provide you with the suggested flight itineraries. You will need to purchase your flights by December 1.Planned Travel Dates:
January 12: Arrive in Melbourne, Australia
February 7: Fly from Melbourne to Auckland, New Zealand
March 7: Depart Auckland (return home)
INCLUDES:
- 6.5 Weeks Housing Accommodations: 3 weeks in a Private dorm room at Newman College, University of Melbourne; 3 weks in Shared Apartment at Unitec Institute of Technology in Auckland
- Transfers to/from Melbourne and Auckland airports
- Weekly excursions and field trips to museums, field biology sites, etc.
- Overnight stay in an traditional Maori Marae in Auckland
- Most lunches and dinners at Newman college in Melbourne
- Kitchen facilities to cook your own meals in Auckland
- Pre-departure and arrival orientations
- Welcome and farewell BBQ/Pizza parties in Melbourne and Auckland
- Curriculum lab fee of $350
- Basic student medical insurance
NOT INCLUDED:
- College tuition and books
- Airfare, airport taxes, fees and surcharges
- Passport fees
- Meals not specified
- Housing accommodations during break weeks (5 nights in each country)
- Local transportation
- Personal and entertainment expenses
- Independent travel and expenses during or after the program
- New Zealand tourist visa (~$30)
- Australia tourist visa (~$25)
- Anything not specified as included in the program
Note About Spending Money: You will need to budget for your own housing and meal costs for the break weeks in Australia and New Zealand. Budget options and suggested destinations will be provided at orientation. Costs will vary depending on your personal travel plans, but past students have suggested bringing a total of $2,500-$5,000 to cover ALL spending money for the entire 10 week program.
The exchange rate is favorable to the US dollar, and the average cost of living in Australia and New Zealand is lower than in the United States.