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Program Overview
Program Overview
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Program Name
Business, Tourism, Criminal Justice & Liberal Arts
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Location
Gold Coast
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Host University
Griffith University
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Term
Spring 2 2020
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Program Dates
Early Feb, 2020 - Early Jun, 2020
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Program Length
Semester
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Application Deadline
Nov 15, 2019
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Credit
40 Credit Points
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Eligibility
2.50 Minimum GPA*
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Cost
$12,250
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Program Description
Housing is not included in the price above. For more information on housing options and prices, please refer to the housing section.
Trimester + Trimester Programs Available: You may participate in the Spring + Fall sessions of this program by selecting both trimesters when submitting the initial ISA online application. For more information about this option, including Fall + Spring options, please contact your Gold Coast Program Manager.
*Eligibility
MINIMUM GPA
Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50.
MINIMUM ADMISSIONS PREREQUISITES
There is no language prerequisite for this program.
- You must have Sophomore standing (second year) and be enrolled in a four-year university at the time of participation.
What's Included
Comprehensive Advising and Support
Comprehensive Advising and Support
A team of helpful ISA staff members is here to support you through the entire study abroad process, from finding the perfect program through re-entry. The Program Advisors will help you choose your program based on your unique objectives. Once you’ve selected your program, you will work with your Program Manager on the application process as well as pre-departure forms and finances. Your Site Specialist will assist with academics, housing, visas, and city-living/cultural guidance.
In addition to individual advising, you will receive virtual resources to help prepare you for your time abroad. This includes the ISA Student Portal, which houses your program application, pre-departure forms/resources, and the online orientation. The online orientation is a pre-cursor to the on-site orientations and offers city-specific resources about living in your host city, communication, packing, diversity abroad, how to be academically successful, and more.
24-Hour Emergency
24-Hour Emergency
The ISA Health, Safety, and Security team facilitates an in-house on-call system with a U.S.-based employee and manager who are on-call and available in case of emergency 24-7. ISA regular office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00am - 7:00pm and Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm Central Time.
If you are a parent or student needing assistance in an emergency situation outside of the regular office hours, please call the ISA office at 512-480-8522 to access the ISA emergency contact information for that particular week. Students who experience an emergency while abroad will also have access to on-site staff 24-hour emergency assistance.
Comprehensive Health, Safety, and Security Support
Comprehensive Health, Safety, and Security Support
Health, Safety, and Security (HSS) for ISA students is jointly managed by our resident staff and HSS team. This team works to monitor risk at program locations, respond to any crises that may arise, and develop policies to further ensure the health, safety, and security of students abroad with ISA.
Airport Reception
Airport Reception
Ground transportation is provided from the airport as long as you arrive during the ISA designated arrival date and time and at the appropriate airport. Upon acceptance into your program, you will receive the “How to book your flight” form which outlines the specific details for airport reception.
Airport reception is not provided for Intensive Month or J-Term programs.
Visa Support
Visa Support
Your ISA Site Specialist will be available to help you with the visa process for your program country, if applicable. They will provide resources, guidance on necessary steps to obtain your visa, and deliver supporting visa application materials to you as needed.
Tuition at the Host University
Tuition at the Host University
Tuition and administrative fees at the host university are included in the program price. Classes are held at the host university and are taught by local and/or visiting faculty. Some classes will have additional fees that are not included in the program price.
Housing
Housing
Housing is guaranteed and included in the price of all ISA programs, with the exception of Pacific programs, in which housing is offered at an additional cost. Accommodation options will vary according to program site and session. For more details about ISA's housing options and applicable security deposits, please refer to the housing tab for your program of interest.
Bridging Cultures Program
Bridging Cultures Program
The Bridging Cultures Program (BCP) encompasses the ISA on-site orientation which will be delivered to you in the first few days of your time abroad. The BCP is designed to prepare you for a successful, positive, and rewarding experience that will influence the rest of your life. This is accomplished through introducing you to your host city’s culture and infrastructure as well as through goal setting, intercultural awareness, diversity and professional development activities.
Full-Time Resident Staff
Full-Time Resident Staff
The full-time resident staff is available to assist you with all aspects of your experience abroad. The resident staff provides support during official course registration and arranges the Bridging Cultures Program orientation, excursions, weekly meetings, cultural activities, and much more. Staff members are trained to ensure the well-being of each program participant and are dedicated to facilitating a positive and meaningful study abroad experience.
On-Site ISA Offices
On-Site ISA Offices
Most program locations have an on-site ISA office within the program city. The on-site offices provide you with an additional comfortable space in the city and serve as a common meeting place and resource center.
Internet Access
Internet Access
As an ISA student, you will enjoy free internet access at ISA on-site offices, computer labs at the host university, and/or your ISA housing.
ISA Discovery Model
ISA Discovery Model
ISA programs facilitate learning and development through co-curricular activities. We rely on host universities to provide quality instruction in the classroom, but ISA is the main facilitator of learning outside of the classroom. Efforts to promote student learning are shaped by a teaching and learning framework we call the ISA Discovery Model.
According to this model, student learning and development is organized into five areas of discovery: 1. Intercultural, 2. Historical, 3. Sociopolitical, 4. Professional and 5. Environmental
Throughout the duration of your ISA program, we provide you with the opportunity to pursue these five areas of discovery through the BCP, excursions, cultural activities, and references to non-ISA sponsored events and opportunities.
Excursions
Excursions
Organized excursions are included with each program to complement the academic component of your abroad experience. These complementary experiences are designed to engage student learning outside of the classroom in the five areas of the Discovery Model. Transportation and guided tours are included, as well as hotel accommodations and breakfast during multi-day excursions. Additional optional excursions may be offered during each program that are not included in the program cost.
Excursions are not included for Intensive Month, J-Term, and some summer sessions.
Cultural Activities
Cultural Activities
The ISA program staff develops unique cultural activities custom-designed to invite you to experience the local color of your host city, while learning about the history and culture of your new surroundings. Speaking the native language with locals, tasting the regional cuisine, and partaking in the native traditions are only a few of the ways these cultural activities lead to full appreciation of the program city.
Insurance
Insurance
A Blanket Accident and Sickness Policy is included in the program and covers you during the official on-site period of the program. This is not an optional benefit; every ISA participant will be covered by this policy. A full description of coverage can be found on the ISA website.
We recommend that you maintain comprehensive health insurance while abroad. This is particularly important if you have any pre-existing conditions but is also beneficial if you have an injury or illness while abroad and require further treatment upon your return home. Please be sure to consult with your current insurance provider to confirm coverage policies while traveling abroad.
Official Transcript from the Host University
Official Transcript from the Host University
Upon completion of the ISA program, your host university will issue an official transcript with all coursework taken abroad. ISA's Academic Records Department will process and forward the official transcript to the appropriate office at your home university, and a photocopy will be sent to your permanent home address for your records. ISA will provide a cover letter to accompany the transcript with important academic information, including the host university's grading system and recommended U.S. letter grade equivalencies, translated course titles, and credit conversion recommendations.
Professional Development Toolbox
Professional Development Toolbox
The Professional Development Toolbox, available in the online orientation section of the student portal, will help you identify the skills and key competencies you have developed through your personal, academic, and cultural experiences. This toolbox helps you to articulate the transferable skills developed through study abroad in a way that shows potential employers or post-graduate universities the benefits our you will provide them as a direct result of your experience abroad.
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship Opportunities
As an ISA participant, you will have the opportunity to apply for scholarships or grants that can be applied directly to assist with your study abroad program. ISA offers over $1,000,000 in scholarships and grants each year. To see what opportunities are available, please visit the Support & Funding page.
Academics
Credits
Credit Points
40
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
12 - 16
Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
16 - 24
Academic Information
- Course Selection
The courses listed below are only a sampling of what the university offers. Please see the full Griffith University Course Catalog, linked below, for additional courses. - Internship
As part of the Study Abroad Program at Griffith University, you have the opportunity to undertake an academically assessed internship alongside three other academic courses at the University. The internship is the equivalent of one course (10 Credit Points / 3-4 US credits). If you are interested in participating in this course, please indicate 3002LFC Community Internship on your ISA Pre-Registration form, once accepted. Internship placements are competitive and therefore it is in your best interest to apply early. For more detailed information, click the course link below or contact the Gold Coast Program Manager. - Course Structure
Classes are lecture style with seminar (small group) sessions following the lecture. Focus is on individual study. - Course Credit
Per Griffith University's recommendation, 10 credit points = 3-4 U.S. semester credits (4-6 U.S. quarter credits). The final decision regarding credit transfer is determined by your home university. - Transcript Information
The transcript from Griffith University will reflect credit points for each course listed below. Please be in touch with your U.S. university regarding credit transfer for this program. - COURSE LEVEL RECOMMENDATIONS
ISA offers course level recommendations for the courses listed below. Please note that the course level recommendations are based on Griffith University course codes. All Griffith University course codes contain a 4 digit numeral which indicates the level of the course. Courses that start with 1 are first-year courses, 2 second-year, and 3 third-year. The large majority of courses open to ISA students at Griffith University are part of 3-year degree programs. Course codes beginning with 2 or 3 are recommended as upper division. These ISA recommendations are intended to facilitate the determination of course equivalencies by advisors and credential evaluators at participants' U.S. home institutions.
ISA provides a sample list of courses available on this program; however, for the most up-to-date course listings, please visit the Griffith University Course Catalog linked below.
How to Navigate the Course Catalog
- Type a keyword into the search bar.
- In the left of the search bar you will find an icon of 3 stacked lines. Click this icon to apply filters.
- Course level = undergraduate
- Commencing = term you are attending Griffith
- Trimester 1 = U.S. Spring (February)
- Trimester 2 = U.S. Fall (mid-June)
- Campus = Gold Coast
- Within the search results, click any course title for additional course details.
*IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT COURSES*
- Course offerings are updated close to the semester. When selecting courses, refer to the "usually available" section of 'Course Study Information" and make sure that your term of study is listed.
- Trimester 1 = US Spring
- Trimester 2 = US Fall
- Courses with the "CCJ" course code are strictly reserved for students (local or study abroad) pursuing Criminal Justice or Criminology degrees.
- Environmental Science (ENV) courses at Griffith are very restricted for study abroad students. HERE are the most commonly approved courses for study abroad students within the ENV discipline.
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Course Disclaimer
- Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Support & Funding
U.S. Team
Emily Cooper
Program Manager, Australia & Thailand
As a rare Colorado native, Emily graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder after obtaining a B.A. in Communications with an emphasis in interpersonal relations. Her love for pizza brought her to study abroad in Florence, Italy in spring 2014. While there, she studied Italian, Arts and Culture, and even the history of the Mafia. After graduating from university, Emily taught English in Thailand for six months before continuing to explore Southeast Asia. Additionally, she lived in Melbourne for a year, learning the culture and coffee loving spirit the city had to offer. She ended her time abroad traveling several months in New Zealand and up the east coast of Australia.Her love of travel is what inspired her to work for a company that values intercultural experiences and the discovery of many wonderful places. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing with her dog, and soaking up all the outdoor activities Colorado has to offer.
GOLD COAST TEAM
Cole McLean
Resident Director, Australia
Cole McLean
Resident Director
Originally from Canada, Cole is a graduate of the Bachelor of Communications program at Griffith University's Gold Coast campus. Cole, just like many others across North America, decided to take his education international and start one of the greatest adventures of his life. Cole has been involved in communities around the globe through work within the Not-For-Profit sector, and in his personal time he enjoys travel throughout South East Asia, meeting people from different walks of life, learning about local cultures, and reading any work by Hunter S. Thompson, finding his work to be mind- strengthening through its creativity and realism. Taking on new challenges is something Cole greatly enjoys and is one of the reasons why he thrives being on the ISA team.
Maggie Hung
Assistant Resident Director, Australia
Maggie Hung
Assistant Resident Director
Originally from Taiwan; Maggie received her Masters degree in Accounting from QUT in Brisbane. Maggie started her study as an international student in Gold Coast and realized being abroad means continuously learning and adapting. It was during her three-year career as a course advisor at British Council that she developed her passion for international education. Maggie returned to Australia where she accepted this exciting role at ISA. Maggie finds that study abroad can be a life changing experience and loves to share the experience with her students. On top of that, Maggie is a person with loyalty and integrity whom very much enjoys wine, food and of course the great outdoors!
Funding Your ISA Program
As an ISA participant, you have the opportunity to apply for scholarships and grants that can be applied directly to assist with your study abroad programs. ISA offers over $1,000,000 in scholarships and grants each year. To see what opportunities are available, please visit the Scholarships and Grants page.
View all Funding OptionsHousing
Living in ISA housing will give you the opportunity to experience aspects of the Gold Coast lifestyle that are inaccessible to the average visitor. There are many differences in culture and lifestyle between Australia and the U.S. Remember: the key to a positive experience is an open and adaptable mind. With a variety of accommodations available to you, you're sure to find one that will help you feel right at home.
Housing is provided on all ISA programs in Australia at an additional cost. Costs vary according to accommodation selected and session, but range from $3,900 - $4,500, without meals (subject to change). You will pay a $500 refundable security deposit if living in ISA housing. ISA may retain some, or all, of this deposit in case of damage to property, or if utility usage exceeds the allotted monthly amount. We strive to match your housing preferences with our available accommodation; however, housing preference requests cannot be guaranteed.
Apartment Without Meals
As a Griffith University student living in our apartment without meals option, you will be adjacent to campus and within walking distance of all academic buildings. Placements are in a single bedroom within a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, co-ed flat. Linens and access to laundry facilities are included. Meals, however, are not included, but apartments are equipped with a full kitchen.
Luxury Beach Apartment Without Meals
Luxury beach apartment accommodation at Griffith University presents you with the opportunity to live just steps from the ocean in the bustling beach suburb of Broadbeach. This is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment shared among 4 ISA students attending Griffith University and is convenient to public transit routes. Meals are not included, but the apartment has a full kitchen. Bed linen and Internet packages are included.
Independent Housing
You may opt to secure housing independently. If you select this option, you will be responsible for your own housing during the program and will forgo any ISA assistance for housing matters.
Excursions
THERE’S MORE TO DISCOVER WITH ISA
ISA excursions present you with the opportunity to experience the diverse, Indigenous culture and inspiring landscapes of southeast Queensland. As a student studying in Gold Coast, you will begin your semester with an exciting 4-day Bridging Cultures Program in Byron Bay and you will have the chance to attend one weekend trip and two day trips to the following destinations throughout the semester.
Byron Bay + Bridging Cultures Program
Kick-off your semester abroad with ISA during our 4-day Bridging Cultures Program (BCP) in beautiful Byron Bay. The BCP integrates our ISA on-site orientation with exciting activities aimed at introducing Australian culture, helping you define your study abroad goals, and encouraging you to meet other students. Activities include: Surf Lessons, Aboriginal Culture in Australia Ceremony, a Community Farming Lesson, a Bush Tucker Walk and Food Experience, a Visit to the famous Byron Bay Lighthouse, a Kangaroo and Koala encounter at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, and most importantly, an informative, interactive, and memorable start to your study abroad experience.
Byron Bay + Bridging Cultures Program
Kick-off your semester abroad with ISA during our 4-day Bridging Cultures Program (BCP) in beautiful Byron Bay. The BCP integrates our ISA on-site orientation with exciting activities aimed at introducing Australian culture, helping you define your study abroad goals, and encouraging you to meet other students. Activities include: Surf Lessons, Aboriginal Culture in Australia Ceremony, a Community Farming Lesson, a Bush Tucker Walk and Food Experience, a Visit to the famous Byron Bay Lighthouse, a Kangaroo and Koala encounter at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, and most importantly, an informative, interactive, and memorable start to your study abroad experience.
North Stradbroke Island
Enjoy a weekend getaway to "Straddie," the world's second largest sand island, and a favorite destination among locals. Soak up the sub-tropical climate and experience one of many unique recreational, historical, and cultural activities that the island provides, including sand-boarding, kayaking, and learning about the distinctive culture of the Quandamooka people. Most importantly, savor the beauty and slow-paced lifestyle of this local gem.
North Stradbroke Island
Enjoy a weekend getaway to "Straddie," the world's second largest sand island, and a favorite destination among locals. Soak up the sub-tropical climate and experience one of many unique recreational, historical, and cultural activities that the island provides, including sand-boarding, kayaking, and learning about the distinctive culture of the Quandamooka people. Most importantly, savor the beauty and slow-paced lifestyle of this local gem.
Springbrook National Park and Natural Bridge
Situated within the Gold Coast Hinderland and World Heritage listed Gondwana Rainforest is Springbrook National Park and Natural Bridge. This stunning, often overlooked, environment is the remnant of a volcanic eruption on Mt. Warning in the neighboring state of New South Wales. It boasts impressive waterfalls, an abundance of native vegetation and wildlife, and some of the oldest forests in Australia.
Springbrook National Park and Natural Bridge
Situated within the Gold Coast Hinderland and World Heritage listed Gondwana Rainforest is Springbrook National Park and Natural Bridge. This stunning, often overlooked, environment is the remnant of a volcanic eruption on Mt. Warning in the neighboring state of New South Wales. It boasts impressive waterfalls, an abundance of native vegetation and wildlife, and some of the oldest forests in Australia.
Cultural Activities in Gold Coast
The ISA on-site team encourages you to explore the city and culture of the Gold Coast. The team facilitates this by offering a robust calendar of events that showcases what makes the Gold Coast special.
These activities vary each term, and previous offerings have included Burleigh Heights Beach day, Tallebudgera Creek River Walk, a local rugby game, Miami Marketta, and a Hinterlands Day trip.
Cultural Activities in Gold Coast
The ISA on-site team encourages you to explore the city and culture of the Gold Coast. The team facilitates this by offering a robust calendar of events that showcases what makes the Gold Coast special.
These activities vary each term, and previous offerings have included Burleigh Heights Beach day, Tallebudgera Creek River Walk, a local rugby game, Miami Marketta, and a Hinterlands Day trip.