Melbourne, Australia D 10

At A Glance

Term – C and D 2010

Project opportunities – IQP

Housing – Fully serviced, shared student apartments

Director – Professor Ault

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

Application deadline – September 25, 2008 (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 EXPENSES:

Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses	$2,300 $ 50 $ 450 $ 210 $1,300 $4,310	Round trip travel to site Local transportation from airport to residence Groceries Dining out (7x term) Weekend tourist activities & incidentals Estiated total out-of-pocket expenses
Expenses Included on your WPI Bill	$3,300	Housing and program expenses
Estimated Total Expenses	$7,610	Tuition and WPI 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.)

Travel Dates:

C 2010 - Arrive on site: Sunday, January 10, 2010
Depart site: Saturday, March 6, 2010
D2010 - Arrive on site: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Depart site: Wednesday, May 5, 2010

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.

Student Visas

All students need a visitor's Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). You may obtain one through your travel agent, or by visiting the ETA website and applying on-line. You may also find more information about the ETA at the Australian Government's website.