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UC DAVIS STUDY ABROADQuarter Abroad Australia,
“Australian Internships & Writing in Sydney”Fall Fall 2015
September 24 – December 5, 2015
PROGRAM SPECIFICS
ItalyWhat is Quarter Abroad?
o Faculty-Ledo Designed for UCD Studentso UCD classes, UCD unitso Financial Aid Applies
o 2.0 GPAo Good Academic Standingo Applications Accepted on a First-Come, First-Reserved Basis for Qualified Applicantso Enrollment: January 7th
through April 3rd
Quarter Abroad Requirements
Academics
o UWP 102A – Writing in the Disciplines: Special Topic: Australian Film (4 units)
o UWP 110 – Specialized Genres in Professional Writing: Travel Writing (4 units)
o UWP 198 – Group Study: Australian Life and Culture (4 P/NP)
o UWP 192 and/or EAP 192 –Internship (6, P/NP)
Instructor: Dr. Laurie Glover
COMPLETE A PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPo Students will participate in a professional
internship for approximately 15-18 hours per week. Students can complete internships in almost any career field, including:
o Advertising/Public Relationso Accounting & Financeo Business and Economicso Communications & Publishingo Educationo And many more...
o To receive internship units, students will complete reflective writing responses
o Students can request a writing-focused internship that fulfills the University Writing Program Minor requirement
o You focus your internship application and cover letter on the type of field you would like to work in
STUDENT LIFE- HOUSING
o CAPA coordinates housing for program participants. Students choose to live in either a shared apartment with other students or to live with an Australian family in a homestay.Apartment
Apartments are shared with 2 or 4 other UC Davis students who prepare their own meals in apartment kitchens. Apartment is furnished with a couch, dining table, TV, DVD player, utensils, pots, and pans, refrigerator, freezer, microwave, and dishwasher. Limited internet provided. 24/7 security & reception. On-site laundry facilities. Room cleaning service included weekly, including fresh linens and towels.
• HomestayLiving with a host family is one of the best ways to fully experience the Australian culture. The homestay setting provides students with a place to call home, to receive phone calls, as well as to do homework and laundry. In addition, homestay students will have a link to the local culture and customs. Homestays are located within Greater Sydney generally in more suburban areas outside of the city center. Breakfast and dinner is included with homestays and laundry will be provided once per week. Student has his or her own room and a shared bathroom.
EXCURSIONS & CAPA’s MyEducationoUC Davis Program Excursions might include:
o Blue Mountainso Featherdale Parko Kayaking at Bundeenao And more!
oExcursions & CAPA’s MyEducation(MyEducation Examples: lectures, walking tours, films, volunteer opportunities, activities)
o Kirribilli General Marketso Walk Anzac Bridgeo Darling Harbour Fiestao Nepal Festivalo Aboriginal Artist Centero Chinatown Marketso Powerhouse Museumo
PROGRAM BENEFITSo Financial Aid Applies! (Make an appointment with a Financial Aid Advisor)o Apply for UC Davis Study Abroad award ($500-$2000)o Apply for CAPA Scholarshipso Fees are all inclusive of program costso UCD Courseworko International Internship = Access to Jobs in the Future!o Enrollment: Jan 7th – April 3rd
YOU COULD BE HERE THIS FALL!Don’t miss your opportunity to study and intern in Sydney!
Apply Today!
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UC Davis Study Abroad207 Third Street, Suite 120
Davis, CA 95616 (530) 297-4633
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