Study Tours at Macquarie University

September 2012

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Study Tours at Macquarie University

Flexible Study Tours programs
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Study at Macquarie University English Language Centre

UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE
Experience life as a Macquarie University student

ACADEMIC SPECIALTY
Study a degree unit on campus and gain credit points

TESOL TEACHER TRAINING

English teachers participate in TESOL Methodology Workshops

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English Language Study Tours

Integrated classes
Study with existing General English Language students Minimum of 4 weeks study (start in first or second week of term)

Customised classes
Study with your own group No minimum length of stay (start at any time of year) Additional intensive afternoon programs (on request) Specialised tailor-made programs:
Business English, English for Law, etc. Intensive Writing IELTS Test Preparation

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University Experience Study Tours

Designed for international high school students to experience what it is like to be a university student
Experience all Macquaries faculties Sit in lectures with existing students Local High School visits

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Academic Specialty Study Tours

Study a degree unit on Macquarie University campus
Selection of under- and postgraduate units available Gain credit points towards your degree Company visits Guest lecturers from the University or local businesses

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TESOL Teacher Training

Allows teachers to participate in TESOL Methodology Workshops and also to improve their English language skills
Study online or face-to-face (or a combination of both)
Classroom observations Eligibility:
IELTS 5.5 6 (Academic Module) or equivalent Current English teacher or trainee English teacher

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The Macquarie Experience

ALL Study Tours participants
Have access to Macquarie University's facilities: Sports and Aquatic Centre, brand new library, shops, food court, cafes and medical facilities Can access a buddy system with local university students Are presented with a Certificate

Can have their results sent back to their home university

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Accommodation
Let us arrange your accommodation
On Campus Homestay Off Campus

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The Cultural Experience

A wide range of exciting local excursions to choose from that can be included in all of the Study Tour options to complement the learning experience
World famous Harbour Bridge and Opera House Day trip to the Blue Mountains City Sightseeing Tour Visit to Wildlife Parks

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The Cultural Experience

A wide range of exciting local activities
Conservation volunteering Learn to play cricket Learn to sail Play golf Learn to surf

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Company Visits
We can arrange company visits
Experience Australian work culture Brief company overview Tour of company Opportunity to ask questions

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Internship Programs
Unpaid work experience (4 24 weeks) Enhance your future career prospects Work in a degree-related industry:
Advertising Marketing Engineering Tourism Graphic Design

Eligibility:
IELTS 6.5 7.0 (TOEFL 550)
Currently studying or recently graduated Visa: Working Holiday (417), Work and Holiday (462) or Special Programs (416)

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Hospitality Internships
Paid work experience in Hospitality Work in a 4* or 5* Hotel Resort for 6 months Based in Queensland, Canberra or Uluru Includes CV writing and Interview Skills Eligibility:

Minimum IELTS 5.0

Currently studying Hospitality or a recent graduate

Working Holiday Visa

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Macquarie University Hospital

Tour of the Australian School of Advanced Medicine (ASAM) Tutorial by Lecturer Chance to dissect and study cadavers (human bodies)

(Subject to visa requirements)

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Macquarie University Lectures

World renowned Professors including a Nobel Peace Prize winner Choose from a range of topics
Climate Change: Plant-animal interactions Coral Reef Ecology: Great Barrier Reef Marine Biology Astronomical and Space Sciences Modern History, Politics & International Relations

Its your decision!

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Child Care Centre

Visit one of Macquarie Universitys Child Care Centres on campus
Morning or afternoon visits (includes morning tea or lunch) 2 hour or 5 hours visits: Play with the children Sing to the children Share stories about your culture

(Subject to Working With Children checks)

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Surf Life Saving in Australia

Visit a local Surf Life Saving Club Demonstration on how they save lives Simulation of using defibrillator machine Have a swim and paddle a board Demonstration of a board rescue BBQ Lunch

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Contact Information
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