About The Program
In addition to offerings in your major, the University of Sydney offers especially strong offerings in Japanese, Indonesian, and Malaysian studies. It’s also a great place to prepare for med school and other health professions. Australia’s largest city, Sydney boasts ocean coastline, a dramatic bay, and hilly streets. Some of the finest surf and beaches in Australia are in or near Sydney, as is Sydney Harbour, with its famous Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Water sports are particularly popular, in addition to rugby and soccer in winter, and cricket in summer. To the west are the Blue Mountains which offer excellent hiking and camping opportunities.
Where you'll study
The University of Sydney (USYD) is Australia’s first university and one of the most highly regarded institutions in the world. The central campus is located in Camperdown, a district in the city of Sydney. The university’s many additional teaching and research locations span from the uber urban campus all the way to a remote research station at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef. The magnificent neo-Gothic quadrangle on the main campus is considered a national treasure. Public transport by rail and bus from campus makes it easy to discover Sydney and enjoy all the city has to offer, from the shopping and markets to beaches and outback farms. Student life offers access to a multitude of cultural and scientific museums. On-campus bars offer a relaxed coffee shop atmosphere during the day, and comedy and poker events at night. In addition to the casual events around campus, there are hundreds of student clubs and societies to enjoy, from book and anthropology clubs to music and sports associations.
media gallery
TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES
Optional field trips and activities to introduce the local culture are available through your host university. Most events are free or discounted, but some come with an additional cost not included in UCEAP fees.
Breakfast with koalas event- a cuddly highlight for all students
Discover Sydney's iconic beaches in the Bondi to Bronte walk
Interact with animals in a private guided tour of Wildlife Sydney Zoo
Join in the Sydney Harbour bridge climb
From The Californian Abroad
My internship experience in Sydney was a journey into art curation, gallery management, and cross-cultural engagement. As I move forward, I’m excited to embark on a career that merges my love for art with my desire to connect with diverse communities across the globe.
My internship at the University of Sydney’s Exercise Physiology Department transcended mere academia, offering me an immersive experience that fortified my skills and perspective. This journey, rich in scientific exploration and personal evolution, has solidified my commitment to making meaningful contributions to the field of exercise physiology and beyond.
The professional and academic skills I developed from working abroad have positively impacted my career path, and will continue to do so. I had a unique, constructive internship experience in Australia. My study abroad experience would have been incomplete without it.
Despite facing unfamiliar and challenging tasks in the workplace, my internship was overwhelmingly positive and inspired new interests. I became fascinated with the business aspect of positive applied psychology. This internship strengthened my commitment to the field of psychology and opened a door to marketing and media opportunities in the context of mental health.
One of my main motivations for studying abroad was being able to take an internship while abroad. Now that it is over, I would summarize my overall internship as extremely rewarding and worthwhile. I was able to accomplish my goal, I gained a lot of insight into the research field, and now have a better idea of how to move forward.
Studying abroad in Sydney was a remarkable experience in terms of career goals, social skills, and personal growth. I fell in love with the culture and breathtaking scenery while taking the most engaging and relevant courses of my academic career.
This internship connected deeply with my major, and the project topic aligns with my studies in ecology and my interest in understanding how organisms interact with the built environment. I was able to apply previous coursework in biology and environmental analysis to conceptualize the influence of population density and prospective land use. While working on the project, I collaborated with experts in entomology, and I was able to merge my academic knowledge of ecosystems with practical skills of geospatial mapping and data management. The confidence and skills have advanced my ability to interpret complex maps and my understanding of urban ecology's influence on biodiversity, which will aid my studies as I continue to explore my interest in how humans shape and influence biodiversity.
This internship opened my eyes to the ways fieldwork can be incorporated into ecological research. During my time in this position, I participated in rewarding work with native wallabies, walked through eucalyptus forests collecting data, and analyzed incredible images of native fauna like the echidna. My desire to dedicate my future career to ecological restoration and the development of a sustainable coexistence between humans and nature has not altered; however, I am now open to a career in ecological research, which was something I hadn't considered before my time abroad.
An important skill I learned through my internship was adaptability. My internship was in a country that I'd never been to and knew very little about. I began the internship only days after moving across the world and had to learn the slang and standard work practices quickly to assimilate. I can apply this skill in any situation in the future because there will always be something new to learn, and the key to success is how you react to change.