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Study Tours at

Macquarie University

September 2012


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Study Tours at Macquarie University

Flexible Study Tours programsENGLISH 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 toexperience 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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Allows teachers to participate in TESOLMethodology 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 Englishteacher

TESOL Teacher Training


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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

Off CampusHomestay


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The Cultural Experience

A wide range of exciting local excursions tochoose 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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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)

Internship Programs


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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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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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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 & InternationalRelations

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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