North Island Program- Wellington
Study GT Coursework at Victoria University of Wellington
Live atop the city on a high ridge that offers breathtaking panoramic views of the cityscape and Wellington Harbor.
Explore the capital of New Zealand and the second most populous urban area rich in history. Take advantage of the abundant museums, restaurants, and other attractions offered in the city- most within a walking distance from the student accommodations at Weir House
South Island Program- Dunedin
Study GT coursework at New Zealand’s oldest University: Otago U.
Live in a vibrant city with both strong influences from Scottish & Maori cultures, beautiful architecture and a maze of street art
Explore the Otago Peninsula, known for its dramatic seaside landscape, home to albatross colonies, sea lions, and yellow-eyed penguins. Cycle, hike, or drive to the stunning harbor peninsula views or Oceanside walking tracks. Or head to nearby South Island attractions such as Queenstown (3 hrs).
Australia
Sydney
Study in Sydney, the most populous city in Australia, is nicknamed “the Harbor City” and is famous for its beautiful beaches, iconic opera house, and towering Harbor Bridge. Attend classes held Monday-Thursday in a classroom at a local university.
Live in hotel/hostel type accommodations. Venture out to the several distinct neighborhoods of Sydney using the public transit. Opal (transit) cards are given to each student to allow for easy travel around the city.
Explore a city surrounded by national parks with majestic mountain ranges as well as bays, rivers and inlets. Between the museums, shops, dining, harbor cruises, botanical gardens, beaches and historic sights- activities are plentiful in Sydney.
Townsville/Magnetic Island
Study in a coastal city in northeastern Queensland, Australia know for being home of the Reef HQ. Offshore, a 25 minute ferry ride takes you to Magnetic Island. Magnetic Island has coral reefs and a national park full of wildlife.
Live in a mountainous island in Cleveland Bay with easy access to secluded beaches, rugged nature, and abundant wildlife. Townsville, though close by, offers an urban environment without compromising access to the water.
Explore nearby beaches, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, or distinct landscape on the island. Magnetic Island is covered with eucalypt woodlands with several notable bays.
Heron Island
Study Coursework will continue on Heron Island Research Station, however it will be on island time, so be prepared to be flexible to adjust to the changes. Class days and free days will be determined at Heron Island and will be scheduled based on the weather.
Live On an island that is surrounded by 24-square kilometers of reef and is the home to several nesting spots for green and loggerhead turtles. Among the music of seabirds, tracks of turtles and schools of multi-colored fish, Heron Island is nature at its best!
Explore You will no doubt get caught up in the timeless evolution of the world’s largest living thing- the Great Barrier Reef! Heron Island boasts some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling in the world.
Fiji
North Island Program- Pacific Harbor
Live in Pacific Harbor, a stunning beach front resort. With the beach just outside your door and the jungle only steps away, there's no shortage of stunning views or adventure in Fiji. Students can take the bus into Suva to visit the colorful local markets or embark on a guided jungle tour.
Study Just as on Heron Island, class times and days have been changed to accommodate the group’s travel schedule. Class and free days will be scheduled upon arrival.
Explore Students will also have opportunities to interact with and serve some of the locals of this beautiful country. The Georgia Tech Pacific Program is dedicated to local interaction & community service, and has established a relationship with the neighboring community of Deuba. Projects such as painting and repairing the local school help to maintain this relationship.
South Island Program- Coral Coast
Live at the Fiji Beachouse, an accommodation set within acres of beautiful tropical gardens and abundant green lawns, fringed by a white sandy cove. Located on the Coral Coast, the Fiji Beachouse is just under two hours outside of Nadi. Known as the "birthplace of Fijian tourism", the Coral Coast features many attractions that cater to enjoying the gorgeous area.
Study Coursework will continue to be on island time, so be prepared to be flexible to adjust to the changes. Class and free days will be scheduled upon arrival.
Explore Fiji's "Adventure Capital" and enjoy swimming, snorkeling, diving, kayaking or other water activities in the nearby Pacific Ocean, just steps away from the resort. Opportunities to forge relationships with the nearby communities will allow for exposure to the distinct, local culture.
Courses
2019 Courses:
2019 New Zealand Courses (6 Weeks):
|
Course Number |
Title |
|
BIOL 2100 |
Island Biogeography of New Zealand |
|
COE 3001 |
Mechanics of Deformable Bodies |
| LMC 3254 | Film History |
| CHEM 2380 | Synthesis Lab |
| CHEM 2312 / CHEM 2313 | Organic Chemistry II / Bioorganic Chemistry |
|
APPH 1050 or APPH 1040 |
The Scientific Foundations of Health |
| BIOL 3801 | 1 hour Special Topics Cultural Competency Course |
2019 Australia and Fiji Courses (6 Weeks):
|
Course Number |
Title |
|
BIOL 3100 |
Ecology and Evolution- An Australian Perspective |
|
PHIL 3127 |
Science, Technology, & Human Values |
| INTA 3110 |
U.S. Foreign Policy |
| MSE 2001 |
Principles & Applications of Engineering Materials |
2018 NORTH ISLAND PROGRAM New Zealand, Australia, and Fiji Courses (12 Weeks):
|
Course Number |
Title |
|
BIOL 1520 |
Introduction to Organismal Biology |
*Students may not enroll in both CHEM 2380 & BIOL 1520
Courses:
Students in the Pacific Program enroll in at least 12 credit hours (no more than 13 hours). One course is offered for the duration of the 12-week period. Other courses are offered over a 6 week period. Your course load must be evenly distributed over the course of the program. For example, a student cannot take all courses in the New Zealand or Australian/Fiji portion.
Georgia Tech reserves the right to alter (including a change to program fees) or cancel this program due to low enrollment, unavailability of a professor to teach a planned course, or other unforeseen circumstances. If Georgia Tech cancels the entire program before departure for reasons within its control, all fees paid by participants will be refunded. If Georgia Tech cancels the program before departure or while the program is in progress for reasons beyond its control, such as political unrest or danger to participants’ safety, only those fees that Georgia Tech is able to have refunded by service providers will be returned to participants.
Dates
2018 Before you go....
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Date |
What? |
| June 1, 2017 | Application opens. APPLY NOW! |
| October 2017 | Study Abroad Fair |
| October 15, 2017 | Possible Scholarship Deadline (Apply here) |
| November 15, 2017 | First Possible Scholarship Notification |
| January 2018 | Pacific Program 2017 Departure! |
2018 Pacific Program Dates
|
Date |
What? |
| January 2018 | Group flight departs USA from IAH (Houston) |
| January 2018 | Arrive in Wellington, New Zealand |
| TBD | Lake Taupo, New Zealand |
| February 2018 | Final Exams for New Zealand Courses |
| TBD | Depart Wellington for Sydney, Australia |
| TBD | Transit to Townsville/Magnetic Island |
| TBD | Transit to HIRS, Australia |
| TBD | Transit to Pacific Harbour, Fiji |
| TBD | Arrive at Pacific Harbour, Fiji |
| TBD | Final Exams for Australia/Fiji Courses |
| TBD | Group flight departs for USA (IAH Airport) |
