Pacific Spring Study Abroad Program

• Background
• Location Information
• Program Dates
• Host Institution
• Academic Information
• Academic Disciplines
• Credit Transfer Information
• Eligibility Requirements
• Program Costs
• Housing and Meals
• Insurance
• Extracurricular Activities
• Climate
• VISA & Passport Information
• Your Next Steps
• Experiences of Former Students
• Contact Details

BACKGROUND
Georgia Tech has developed a number of overseas programs around the globe. These programs provide students with the opportunity to complete a portion of their academic studies abroad. GT Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs allow students to experience GT coursework in an entirely different context. Students earn academic credit while participating in field projects, on-site visits, and overseas courses.

LOCATION INFORMATION
Australia
The Commonwealth of Australia is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the world's smallest continent and a number of islands in the Southern, Indian and Pacific Oceans. Australia's neighbouring countries include Indonesia, East Timor and Papua New Guinea to the north, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and the French dependency of New Caledonia to the northeast, and New Zealand to the southeast.

The continent of Australia has been inhabited for over 40,000 years by Indigenous Australians. After sporadic visits by fishermen from the north and by European explorers and merchants starting in the 17th century, the eastern half of the continent was claimed by the British in 1770 and officially settled as the penal colony of New South Wales on 26 January 1788. As the population grew and new areas were explored, another five largely self-governing British Crown Colonies were successively established over the course of the 19th century.

On 1 January 1901, the six colonies federated and the Commonwealth of Australia was formed. Since federation, Australia has maintained a stable liberal democratic political system and remains a Commonwealth Realm. The current population of around 20.4 million is concentrated mainly in the large coastal cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide.

New Zealand
New Zealand is a South Pacific country located midway between the Equator and the South Pole, and approximately 1600 kilometers east of Australia. The country consists of two main islands, the North and South Islands, which are together similar in size to Japan or Britain.

There are over 3.8 million New Zealanders of all races, but predominantly of European and Polynesian origin. The Maori population is around 13% of the total. More than 75% of all New Zealanders live in the North Island. Auckland, the country's largest city, has a population of over 900,000 people. English is the common language of business and everyday usage, but Maori is an official language recognized in the courts and of increasing significance nationally.

New Zealand has a worldwide reputation for agricultural products. Meat and wool are produced from 53 million sheep, and meat and dairy products from more than 8 million cattle. Almost half of New Zealand's export earnings are derived from farming. Other major exports are timber and timber products, fish and horticultural produce. Tourism has increased dramatically in significance over the past decade and is now one of the major earners for New Zealand

PROGRAM DATES
January 7 to April 7, 2010

First year program went abroad:
1998

HOST INSTITUTION ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Not Applicable

ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES

Subject Areas Available:

• Aerospace Engineering
• Biology
• College of Engineering
• History, Technology, and Society
• Literature, Communication, and Culture

CREDIT TRANSFER INFORMATION
This is a GT faculty-led study abroad program; courses offered are GT courses.

This is a 12 credit-hour program.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
-You must have completed at least two semesters of college-level study prior to participation in a study abroad program and you must be at least 18 years of age by the program's departure date.

-You must be in good academic standing. Good academic standing is determined by the Registrar's Office and is indicated at the end of your transcript each semester. Academic warning is a subcategory of good academic standing, so students on warning are still eligible.

-You must be in good disciplinary standing. The Office of the Dean of Students determines your standing based on your disciplinary record.

-You must maintain appropriate standards of behavior. Keep in mind that there are social aspects to the study abroad learning experience. Appropriate standards of behavior must be adhered to at all times. All faculty, staff, and participants, must be able to comply with all program guidelines including but not limited to the following: the ability to interact, work and effectively communicate within both group and independent settings, the ability to live and travel in a close group environment, the ability to live in program-provided housing (eg. university residence/dormitory, host family, and/or hotel, etc. depending on the program), travel by bus/train/plane with the group, attend and participate in all classes, participate in cultural activities and site visits, etc. Please note: If you have previous contact with GT study abroad programs, the OIE, and/or the Office of the Dean of Students, applications may require additional time to be reviewed and processed.

-You must complete TWO Mandatory OIE Prep Meetings. Each time you participate in a GT study abroad program, you are required to complete TWO Mandatory OIE Prep Meetings: PART ONE & PART TWO.

PROGRAM COSTS
All students pay GT in-state tuition + $103 GT Technology Fee and $200 BOR Fee;
out-of-state students add $250.

In State Tuition	$2,436
Out of State Tuition	$2,686
GT Mandatory Fees	$303
Books and Supplies	$300
Administrative and/or Application fees	$730
Miscellaneous (includes passport/visa fees, required field trips, local transportation and incidentals)	$1,775
Roundtrip Airfare	$3,100
Room and Board	$5,900
Additional Language Instruction	$0
Mandatory Insurance	$100
Total	$14,644 (in state)
	$14,894(out of state)

*Costs in the preceding chart are estimates for undergraduates based on tuition rates posted by the GT Bursar for "continuing students." Guaranteed tuition rates, graduate tuition rates, and MBA tuition rates vary. Please check the GT Bursar's web site click here to confirm actual tuition rates based on degree, term, or level of study. Actual costs may be higher or lower than those listed above, depending on the exchange rate and personal spending habits/needs.

HOUSING AND MEALS
Please contact the program for details.

INSURANCE
GT STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS organized and managed by the Georgia Institute of Technology (GT), provide some supplemental insurance to all participants. This supplemental insurance includes medical, repatriation, and evacuation coverage. ALL students who participate in GT study abroad programs are required to have this study abroad insurance plan coverage; students pay for this study abroad insurance in their program fee.

" Medical Coverage**
The medical coverage is intended as a supplement to study abroad participants' primary health insurance policies. The policy is valid for the duration of the program. The policy provides some coverage for injuries sustained or conditions diagnosed while abroad, but that coverage is limited in terms of time and amount so participants are strongly encouraged to keep their regular health insurance active while abroad. Information on the terms and limits of the coverage provided by the policy is explained in the brochure, "Georgia Institute of Technology Study Abroad Insurance Plan," which is provided to all study abroad participants at the prep meetings conducted by the Office of International Education.

" Evacuation and Repatriation Coverage**
In the unfortunate event of an accident or other medical emergency, repatriation and evacuation coverage provides funds to pay for one's return to the U.S. Information on the terms and limits of the coverage provided by the policy is explained in the brochure, "Georgia Institute of Technology Study Abroad Insurance Plan," which is provided to all study abroad participants at the prep meetings conducted by the Office of International Education.

**The policy that will be used by GT study abroad programs is administered by T.W. Lord Associates and is underwritten by ACE American Insurance Company.

PLEASE NOTE: GT study abroad programs DO NOT provide other types of supplemental insurance coverage, such as theft insurance, trip cancellation insurance, etc.

Specific questions about the insurance coverage should be directed to the provider at 770-427-2461.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Not Applicable

CLIMATE
Australia
The summer season (November to March) is the most popular time to visit Sydney with temperatures averaging 77ºF. November and March are favored by visitors wanting sunshine without the searing heat. Winter days can also be warm, regularly in the 60ºF's, but can also be damp and chilly. Winter nights are likely to be cold.

New Zealand
New Zealand comprises two long thin islands that run north-south and, as such, there is a noticeable difference in the climates of the top of the North Island, which is subtropical, and the bottom of the South Island, which is temperate. Overall, however, New Zealand's is a very mild climate making it a suitable holiday destination all year round.

VISA AND PASSPORT INFORMATION
Complete information about how to apply for or renew a U.S. passport is available from the GT Office of International Education or online click here

Participants of this program must have a valid passport . Please contact the program for information on obtaining student visas.

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