Melbourne, Australia C and D 11
Photo by Cara Schaefer, Melbourne D'08
Project Opportunities – IQP
Housing – Fully serviced, shared student apartments
Director – Professor Holly K. Ault
Preparation – 1/2 unit preparation activity plus 0 credit orientation during
A (for Melbourne C’11) and B (for Melbourne D’11) terms
Application Deadline – October 1, 2009 (before 1:00 pm)
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. It is 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, education or the environment.
| Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses* | Amount |
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.) |
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Travel to site (RT airfare) |
$1,800.00 |
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Local transportation from airport to residence |
$ 40.00 |
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Groceries |
$ 450.00 |
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Dining out (7 x term) |
$ 210.00 |
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Weekend tourist activities & incidentals |
$1,300.00 |
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Estimated total out-of-pocket expenses |
$3,800.00 |
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| Expenses included on your WPI bill* | Amount |
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Housing and program expenses |
$3,275.00 |
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Estimated Total expenses |
$7,075.00 |
Tuition and on-campus housing not included. |
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* Subject to change due to fluctuations in exchange rate |
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Travel Dates
C2011 Arrive at Site: Sunday, January 9, 2011
Depart Site: Saturday, March 5, 2011
D2011 Arrive at Site: Thursday, March 10, 2011
Depart Site: Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Housing is provided beginning and ending on the dates determined. Students who plan to arrive earlier or stay later will need to make their own accomodation arrangements outside of those dates.
Related Links
- Going Global @WPI - C 2011 Handbook
- Going Global @WPI - D2011 Handbook
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