Summer Programs in Sydney, Australia

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Note: Late applications, if accepted, are subject to a $125 fee

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SUMMER PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Program Dates: July 7 to July 29, 2012
+ Great Barrier Reef Adventure Dates: July 29 to August 1, 2012 (More info)
Price: $4,499
Course: Australian Politics, Culture & Religion since 1788 (Colonization)/ Outback Service Learning Program (working with Aboriginal communities in rural New South Wales)

This program offers a unique opportunity for students to study AND experience Australia over the course of one month. The course will explore the historical interaction between religion and Australian politics and society. And the students will explore what modern-day Australia has to offer.Learning will extend beyond the classroom to include a service trip aimed at assisting indigenous students in the Outback towns of Moree and Walgett.

Educational Component

The summer program begins with a 40-hour seminar course held in Sydney on Campion’s campus. This 3 credit subject will include a combination of lectures, tutorials, and field trips.

Course outline:

This course will focus primarily on the historical interaction between politics, culture and religion in Australian History since 1788. It will examine the historiographical debates regarding the nature of
Australian history. Topics will include:

• the relationship between the first European settlers in Australia and the Aboriginal population;
• the arrival of European immigrants/settlers to Australian shores and the fabrication of the ‘Australian Legend’;
• the contribution of leading political, religious and intellectual figures to Australian nation -- and state – building;
• the contribution of Australia to the major world conflicts and events, and the effects of these on Australian politics and society;
• multiculturalism and the problems of Australian national identity.

Great Barrier Reef Component

The summer program will end with The Great Barrier Reef Adventure, a 4-day, 3-night trip to Cairns, Australia and the Great Barrier Reef. Students will have the opportunity to experience one of Australia's crown jewels. The Great Barrier Reef, one of the world's seven natural wonders, contains over 3,000 reef systems, the largest in the world. An abundance of marine life swarms the area.

The trip is included in the cost of the program, except for the cost of the flight from Sydney to Cairns. Students can then fly home from Cairns.

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Program fee includes

Tuition

3 credit course: Australian Politics, Culture and Religion since 1788 (Colonization)

Accommodations

Choice of on-campus dormatory, near-campus house or family homestays.

Meals

Most meals are included.

Field Trips

• The Great Barrier Reef Adventure (more info)
• Fieldwork in Canberra, Australia's capital - visiting Australian War Memorial, Parliament House, the Australian National Museumand the American Monument
• Short bushwalking tour of the Blue Mountains
• Overnight visit to Cockatoo Island

City visits

• Featherdale Wildlife Park
• Taronga Zoo
• Sydney Observation Deck/Tower and Oz Trek
• St. Mary's Cathedral and McKillop Shrine
• Graduation cruise on Sydney Harbour
• Students also have time to visit other great attractions in Sydney independently.

Airport Pick-Up

Airport pick-up will be provided for students arriving in Sydney the morning of July 9th.

SCHEDULE

Tentative Itinerary

Date	Event	Highlights
Saturday, July 07	Arrival in Australia: Airport pick ups by Campion and transfer to College
Sunday, July 8	Free day to explore
Monday, July 9	Lectures am/ free time pm
Tuesday, July 10	Lectures am/ lectures pm and free time
Wednesday, July 11	Lectures am/ Featherdale Wildlife Park pm	Featherdale Wildlife Park
Thursday, July 12	Lectures am/ free time pm
Friday, July 13	Lectures am/ Sydney CBD, St Mary’s Cathedral pm	Sydney CBD and St Mary’s Cathedral
Saturday, July 14	Canberra: Parliament House and War Memorial	Canberra: Parliament House and War Memorial
Sunday, July 15	Free Day
Monday, July 16	Lectures am/ free time
Tuesday, July 17	Lectures am/ lectures pm and free time
Wednesday, July 18	Lectures am/ Sydney Tower and OzTrek	Oz Trek and Sydney Tower
Thursday, July 19	Lectures am/ free time pm
Friday, July 20	Lectures am/ free time pm
Saturday, July 21	Taronga Zoo/ Graduation Cruise Service Learning Component	Taronga Zoo/ Graduation Cruise
Sunday, July 22	Bus to Moree in rural NSW	Start of Outback Service Trip
Monday, July 23	Moree Parish School
Tuesday, July 24	Moree Catholic Church Community
Wednesday, July 25	Walgett Parish School
Thursday, July 26	Walgett to Moree via Lightning Ridge (opal capital of the world!).	Opal capital of the world
Friday, July 27	Moree to Port Macquarie / Myall Creek visit
Saturday, July 28	Port Macquarie to Sydney
Sunday, July 29	Return Airport	Optional Additional Australian Touring
For students going on the GREAT BARRIER REEF ADVENTURE
Date	Event	Other activities
Sunday, July 29	Take flight to Cairns*	Receive airport pickup and delivery to housing
Monday, July 30	Great Barrier Reef Adventure
Tuesday, July 31	Free Day
Wednesday, Aug 1	Return Airport	Shuttle service provided to airport

FAQs

What are the program dates?

The course will be offered over a three week period starting July 7, 2012. Lectures, tutorials and excursions will be held. The Sydney portion of the program concludes on July 29, and the Great Barrier Reef Adventure in Cairns, Australia concludes on August 1.

What is The Great Barrier Reef Adventure?

You will have the opportunity to experience one of Australia's crown jewels. The Great Barrier Reef, one of the world's seven natural wonders, contains over 3,000 reef systems, the largest in the world. An abundance of marine life swarms the area.

Students will travel from Sydney to Cairns Australia on Sunday, July 29 and stay until Wednesday, August 1.

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How much does The Great Barrier Reef Adventure cost?

This summer, nothing! The excursion is included in the cost of the program. The only thing the student is responsible for is the flight from Sydney to Cairn.

What academic resources will be provided?

A reader containing the required readings will be sent to you prior to the commencement date. The Campion Library will be available for private study and includes computers and printing facilities.

Will the course carry any transfer credits?

The course has been designed to run over 40 hours which is the usual number of hours generally applicable to one 3 credit point subject. Students need to ensure they check with their home institution program coordinator to ensure that such credit is signed off and will be recognized.

May the course be taken as an audit?

No.

What deadlines do I have to meet?

The official application needs to be submitted by April 30, 2012. However, acceptance is made on a first come-first served basis.

How do I pay?

Students pay Athena directly by check. Instructions and invoices will be included in the acceptance packet.

Are Airport transfers included?

Athena's partner school will arrange to meet you at Sydney Airport and transfer you to the your accommodation if you request this service. Transportation to and from the College is included for all program field trips and city visits.

Are all students together or separated into groups for study?

A maximum of 30 students are permitted to enroll. This group will comprise the lecture group. Students will sign up into two groups of 15 for tutorials.

What accommodation is available?

There are three forms of accommodation available:

• On campus accommodation - shared house.
  Campion owns a house at the entrance to the College. There will be several people allocated to each large room, with six bathrooms in the house.
  
  
• On campus accommodation – Campion dorm rooms.
  These are single rooms with a shared bathroom .
  
  
• Homestay accommodation can be arranged with families who live close to the campus. This option does not include lunch, but lunch can be purchased at the College.

Note: All students will have hotel accommodation in rural Australia during the service component.

Can roommates be requested?

Yes. Students should let us know if they have any special requests, such as roommates or dietary requirements - Athena will do its best to make appropriate arrangements. Note that accommodation is separated into male and female arrangements.

Is there any arranged group air travel?

Athena has partnered up with Student Universe, a leader in the student travel industry. Click here for more information

What have students said about Campion's Summer program

"I had the experience of a lifetime at Campion College. The faculty, staff and students were all extremely eager to introduce me to the Australian culture. Not only did Campion College take me on great excursions, but the education I received was phenomenal. I would recommend it to everyone."
Hilary Reichling , Edgewood College , WI

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"Traveling to Sydney was an experience I will never forget. Campion College is truly an institution dedicated to both personal and spiritual growth of each individual student and I would strongly encourage any students who intend to study abroad to consider Campion College."
Elisabeth Head, Seton Hall University, NJ

"Campion is the perfect place to learn about, and engage in, Australian Culture. Its Catholic roots and curriculum led me to travel there, but it was the students and the faculty that caused me to love it. Everyone I met was so welcoming and friendly and made it a truly one-of-a-kind
experience."
Margaret Wessel, Seton Hall University, NJ

"An old Kenyan saying says, 'travel makes a wise man better.' ... by traveling to study in Australia and participating in the Campion program, I gained a better understanding of the intersection of history, with the current state of society and the possibilities for the future."
Valentine Mukuria, Ohio State University, OH