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About Macquarie University

Macquarie University began in 1964. It spreads over 135 hectares of bushland in the Sydney suburb of North Ryde, with more than 29,000 students enrolled. This includes approximately 6,000 international students from more than 80 countries studying onshore and over 1,000 students studying offshore. More than 150 student clubs and societies make it easy to meet new friends. Access to Macquarie Centre and other suburbs is easy and fast via the excellent road and public transport systems. Downtown Sydney is also only a 45 minute journey by bus, or 25 minute journey by car. Macquarie has earned its title as Australia's Innovative University and is a world-class place to study. The quality and range of studies, facilities and resources generally exceed expectations of new and existing students.

Visit their web site at: http://www.mq.edu.au

Sydney, the capital of New South Wales, is a free spirited and vibrant city built around one of the world's most beautiful harbors (where Sydney Opera House is located), with scores of beaches within easy reach of its cosmopolitan heart.

Visit the city website: http://www.sydney.com.au/

The Brockport Program at Macquarie University offers you the opportunity to:

• Live and study in one of the world's most rewarding and cosmopolitan educational environments,
• Receive instruction in small classes, seminars and tutorials from members of the faculty at Macquarie University,
• Choose (and be guaranteed - before you leave the US) the coursework you want/need from an almost limitless variety of disciplines,
• Select a part time internship placement program in a wide range of public sector organizations (if you would like to combine this opportunity for credit along with your coursework), www.international.mq.edu.au/study/internships,
• Total integration with Australian students,
• Improve your writing and research skills.

Your experience at Macquarie University will:

• Introduce you to Australian society and the Australian educational system,
• Make you a better student,
• Expand your outlook on the world,
• Build your self esteem and self confidence,
• Enhance your career prospects.

At Macquarie University you will:

• Live with Australian students in modern, superior [single bedroom/adjoining suite, apartment complex] University-owned accommodation,
• Receive a comprehensive on-site orientation to study at Macquarie University that will maximize the benefits of your semester/year of study,
• Have the benefit of an on-going program of field trips, excursions, and social events through Macquarie University,
• Enjoy the security of a complete package of academic and non-academic support services.

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Admission

A prospective participant should have:

• Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing by the start of the program.
• A cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).
• A GPA of 3.0 in an appropriate major.
• The demonstrated ability to do upper-division work in the subjects chosen.

 

Application Deadlines:

• For Fall Semester: 12 April
• For Spring Semester: 1 November
• For Full Academic Year: 12 April

 

2009-2010 Term Dates:

Semester	Start	End
Fall 2009 Semester	26 July (depart US)	5 December 2009 (depart Australia)
Spring 2010 Semester	March	April

The academic year at Macquarie University-Sydney consists of two fifteen week semesters. Participants in the Brockport Macquarie University-Sydney Program may enroll for the fall, spring or for the full academic year.

*There is a summer internship program available at Macquarie University

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Housing & Orientation

Housing:

Participants of the Brockport Macquarie University Program may choose to live in Dunmore Lang College, Macquarie University Village or Robert Menzies College during their semester in Sydney.

Dunmore Lang College is a traditional dormitory located on the Macquarie University campus. All accommodation in Dunmore Lang College is in single study bedrooms equipped with telephones, voicemail facilities and data points. Each room contains a bed, a desk and ample closet space. Most bathrooms are shared and there are many lounges and common rooms on each floor throughout the college.

Dunmore Lang College offers American students the opportunity to interact with their Australian colleagues at close range and also to participate fully in the collegiate life of the university. Among its many features is the availability of academic tutors in the event that a participant needs or wants tutoring in one of the courses in which he/she is enrolled.

Dunmore Lang College is catered accommodation (i.e., 20 meals per week are served).

Towels, bedding and bed linen are provided and there is weekly maid service.

Macquarie University Village offers apartment-style housing in a purpose-built complex also located on the campus of the University (it was originally built to house the athletes participating in the 2000 Olympic Games).

Each self-contained housing unit at Macquarie University Village (MUV) consists of five bedrooms (each with its own bathroom), a living room/lounge and kitchen on the ground floor. MUV houses about 378 students. Macquarie University Village is a self-catering housing facility.

Robert Menzies College welcomes international and local students of any religion, race or nationality. Located in a quiet bushland setting, the college is only minutes away from lecture rooms, university facilities, and the Macquarie Centre shopping complex. The residential blocks are arranged into male and female rooms, with a Residential Head and two tutors in each block to provide pastoral and academic support. Academic advisors are also appointed in areas of study not covered by tutorial staff.

Rooms are cleaned weekly, linen is provided, and 21 meals per week are available, served in the college dining room. The consumption of alcohol is not permitted on the premises.

Please visit the Macquarie University accommodation website to read more about each option and to book your accommodation.

Orientation:

An orientation program specifically designed for Macquarie's study abroad and exchange students is conducted by Macquarie during the week prior to the commencement of classes in both semesters. Issues covered include settling in to life in Sydney, culture shock, accommodation, health insurance, clubs and societies, email access, study skills, weekend trips, and social events.

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Cost

Fees for the Brockport Macquarie Program

Spring 2010 Semester: $11,900 INCLUDES: TUITION (at Brockport and at the University of Macquarie in most Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences programs*), Program acceptance fee, Pre-departure orientation materials, advisement and counseling, On-site orientation upon arrival at Macquarie University, The International Student Identity Card, and Brockport's Value-Added Services. DOES NOT INCLUDE: Passport Fee Housing Housing Security Deposit Australian Visa Fee Health Insurance** Various campus-specific fees*** (Student Government, Technology Fees, etc.) Airfare to and from Australia Textbooks Meals Personal Expenses As a very rough guide, a participant in Brockport's Macquarie Program will need to budget approximately $300 to $400 AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS per month, to pay for daily local travel, textbooks and other school supplies, entertainment, meals and other necessities. This estimate does not include the purchase of clothing or travel in Australia (outside of any field trips organized by the program). The group flight will cost participants approximately $1,800 (depending on departure/return dates, the point of origin of any connecting flights in the US, etc.). The actual amount that you will spend depends heavily on your style of living and will vary with each individual's personal spending habits, entertainment preferences and travel choices. Financial aid applies towards fees. *Enrollment in most Science and Engineering programs at Macquarie are at an additional extra charge. **For Visa purposes, all Australia study abroad students MUST purchase the mandatory insurance coverage (presently $175.00 per semester). ***Varies depending on the SUNY campus at which the participant pays tuition.

 

Estimated budget sheet:

Macquarie, Spring 2010 (pdf)

 

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Courses

Courses:

For more information on the specific courses available, please visit: http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/

The departments listed are intended to illustrate the scope of courses available to study abroad students at Macquarie University-Sydney. As is the case on your own campus, not all courses will be offered each year and/or semester, but the vast majority will.

DIVISION OF HUMANITIES	DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND LIFE SCIENCES	DIVISION OF SOCIETY, CULTURE, MEDIA AND PHILOSOPHY
Department of Ancient History Department of Modern History Department of English Department of Asian Languages Department of European Languages Department of Politics	Department of Biological Sciences Department of Chemistry Department of Chiropractic Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences Department of Human Geography Department of Physical Geography	Department of Anthropology Department of Critical and Cultural Studies Department of Media and Communications Department of Philosophy Department of Sociology Institute for Aboriginal Studies and Research
DIVISION OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL STUDIES	DIVISION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD AND EDUCATION	INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Department of Accounting and Finance Department of Actuarial Studies Department of Business Department of Economics Department of Statistics	Institute of Early Childhood School of Education Macquarie University Special Education Center	Aboriginal Studies Asian Studies Australian Studies Canadian Studies Contemporary European Studies Environmental Studies History and Philosophy of Science Medieval Studies Middle East Studies Pacific Studies Population Studies Women's Studies Diplomas in Community Management
DIVISION OF LAW	DIVISION OF LINGUISTICS AND PSYCHOLOGY	DIVISION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES
Department of Business Law Department of Law and Justice Department of Legal Theory	Department of Psychology Department of Linguistics	Department of Computing Department of Electronics Department of Mathematics Department of Physics

Credits:

Study abroad students are required to take between 9 and 14 Macquarie University credit points per semester. The recommended load is 12 credit points. Most units at Macquarie are valued at either 3 or 4 credit points, which equates approximately between 12 and 16 hours of study, including class attendance, private study, library research, etc. The actual workload can vary from unit to unit and even week to week across the university. For every semester of full-time enrollment, a student can expect to earn a maximum of 16 U.S. credits.

Curriculum:

Participants in the Brockport Macquarie University-Sydney Program will select (prior to departure) three courses available to study abroad students at Macquarie University-Sydney. All instruction in the Brockport Macquarie University-Sydney program is by Macquarie University-Sydney faculty.

Participants in the Brockport Macquarie University-Sydney Program are examined in the same manner (and to the same standard) as their Australian counterparts and classmates. The majority of courses in which they will enroll are examined formally at the end of the semester and in order to be awarded credit, participants must take-and-pass the examination at the end of the study period in question.

Part-time Internships

Macquarie University offers study abroad and exchange students the option of undertaking an internship during their studies in Sydney. The internships provide an opportunity to gain valuable work experience within a relevant organization while completing their studies. The internships are unpaid positions with companies near to the university or a short train or bus ride away. Students are found relevant positions related to their study major and/or interests. The internships are for Macquaire University credit and as such are available to transfer to the student's home degree. Internships are available in the following areas: Marketing, Digital Media/Website Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Entrepreneurial, Finance, Trade and Export, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, Not-for-profit & NGO, the Sciences and Psychology.

Internship units are assessed by visits, interviews and journals, as well as a major assignment undertaken by the participant. The internship may be taken for 3 to 6 credit points (4-8 US credit hours) requiring 12 or 18 hours per week in the work placement. In conjunction with the internship, students will take one, two or three units from the normal selection of Macquarie units. A GPA of 3.0 is required for entry into the internship program. You can visit the website at: http://www.international.mq.edu.au/internships

All students interested in doing an internship will need to log onto the following website and follow the instructions on the 'apply now' page: http://www.international.mq.edu.au/enhance/internships/studentinfo/apply You will then need to:

• Download and fill out the application form.
• Write an Australian style resume and cover letter (example document available to download).
• Email these documents to Brockport (call 1-800-298-SUNY) for email address.

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