Student feedback

"This program was a trip of a lifetime. It was the perfect mix of learning, exploring and experiencing the terrestrial and marine sides of Australia. The teaching staff is amazing. Brisbane was a great location and homestays really integrated you into the Australian culture. I don't think I could've had a better experience abroad."

- Kaylynn Conant, The University of California

"This program was absolutely amazing, and something I'll remember for the rest of my life. The international programs team were more than willing to help make this time as good as possible. I'm amazed at all the work they do. I'll likely keep in contact with the people I met here for years to come. Who knows, maybe I'll even get to come back and research with some of them."

- Dylan H. Sarish, The University of California

"This program was truly an incredible experience, and I'd recommend it to anyone. I had the opportunity to interact with the best professors I've ever had, and I learned an incredible amount in 12 weeks that has helped prepare me for a career in science. I saw wonderful things that I'll never forget during our time in the field and met some amazing people that I hope to stay in touch with for the rest of my life."

- Markus Min, The University of California

"This program was the best experience of my life, and I feel that I've grown intellectually and in terms of my maturity because of it. The professors were excellent educators and enjoyable people."

- Lauren Elder, HWS and Union College

"I thought the program was great - it encompassed everything I could've hoped to learn about the ecology of Australia. The excursions were well planned, and the travel coordination was amazing. There was great communication between the professors, students and International Programs staff about class locations and changes in the schedule. I couldn't of hope to learn more and experience so much from an abroad program."

- Jack Mainella, HWS and Union College

"An incredible experience. I met so many nice people. I've never seen anything cooler than the Great Barrier Reef, and I consider myself lucky to have seen it. Overall, I grew as a person and expanded my mind and comfort zone. Australia made me want to travel more in the future."

- Tommy Gagliardi, HWS and Union College