Gold Coast, Australia
http://www.bond.edu.au/
Apply early. Students are accepted on a first come first serve basis.
Bond University, located on the Gold Coast of Australia (one hour from Brisbane), offers students an opportunity to live and study with other Australian and international students at the first private university in Australia. Bond has a student population of only 2,600 and a student/faculty ratio of only 10:1. This allows students to receive personal attention from its faculty and interact closely with the entire college community.
Students are encouraged to partake in the multitude of activities both on and off-campus. Bond offers students courses in many Arts & Sciences disciplines. The Semester at Bond is purposely scheduled to be compatible with the academic calendar of "American, European, and Asian" universities.
Students may choose from Bond University's entire course catalog. Courses taken abroad may satisfy college and departmental core requirements. Students should consult with their advisor to discuss the specific requirements that may be satisfied abroad.
Bond University lies between the mountains of Australia's Gold Coast (Queensland) and the South Pacific Ocean, surrounded by quaint villages, national parks and rain forest. It is an hour away from Brisbane, Australia's third largest city, which offers an abundance of entertainment and night life. The Gold Coast is also considered Surfers Paradise with its abundance of beaches and outdoor activities.
Bond University is a private institution offering small classes, individualized attention, and a broad perspective on international issues. More than 50 percent of its student population is from overseas. The academic program includes Schools of Business, Humanities, Information Technology, Law, and Social Sciences. The University is strongly committed to being on the cutting edge of technology.
Students live with other Bond students in a combination of dormitory and hotel style accommodations. The rooms are fully serviced and cleaned weekly. Students may also choose to live in single rooms with a shared bathroom. Ten meals per week are inlcuded. Students are required to pay a $500AUD housing deposit, refunded at the end of the term.
Full-time Northeastern student, 2.5 GPA, and middler (third) year or above.
Applications are available at OISP, 10 BV.
$21,400 per Semester for the 2009/2010 academic year. Includes: tuition, housing, administration fees, orientation, and round-trip airfare via Boston. 10 meals per week are included.
Michael Parker, Spring 2005
"You're correct in assuming that getting back into the swing of things is VERY difficult for me. This is just a testament as to how amazing my experience was. I want to thank you for all your help and let you know that I would not trade my experience for anything in the world."
Nicole Arone, Fall 2005
"Trying to pinpoint what I’ve gained from my study abroad experiences is nearly impossible. I would love to say something typical like self-knowledge, confidence, or perspective. But really, what happens to you when you go abroad is indescribable. That is probably the most exciting part of the journey - the unknown!"
