Melbourne, Australia

At A Glance

Term: D 2008

Project Opportunities: IQP

Housing: Fully serviced, shared student apartments

Directors: Professor Holly Ault

Preparation: 1/2 unit preparation activity plus 0 credit orientation during B term

Application Deadline: September 28, 2006 (before 1 p.m.)

Location

Melbourne, situated along Australia’s southeast coast, is the country’s second largest city. A city of parks and gardens, specializing in arts festivals, sporting events, and fine dining, it was voted "the world’s most livable city" in an international survey. Melbourne, Boston’s sister city, is also a fine place from which to explore the diversity of Australian life; only a short distance from mountains, deserts, beaches, mining towns, and extensive parklands and wildlife reserves.

Projects

IQPs involve outreach to the Australian public on issues or topics regarding science, technology and society. The projects usually focus on disabilities, fire protection or the environment.

Take a look at some recently completed projects...

Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses	$1,900 50 450 210 1,300 $3,910	Travel to site (RT airfare) Local transportation, airport to residence Groceries Dining out (7x term) Weekend tourist activities Estimated total out-of-pocket expenses
Expenses Included on your WPI Bill:	+ $2,650	Housing
Estimated total expenses	$6,560	(tuition and on-campus housing not included)

Subject to change due to fluctuations in exchange rate

Note:

In calculating the extra expense to participate in an off-campus project experience, compare this figure to expenses incurred while living on campus (groceries or meal plan, entertainment expenses, transportation, etc.)

Melbourne, Australia

At A Glance

Location

Projects

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