Spring Events for New South Wales (Sydney / Wollongong) We have some excellent co-curricular activities planned for the… More
Marion Finlay
Associate Director 
It’s that time of year where it’s Spring Break! Even though it’s not technically ‘Spring’ break here in Australia, it is a break from study and time to get away from the books. The duration of the break may be 1 week, for some lucky students it’s 2 weeks… More
The Grampians Excursion was a successful and fun introduction to the Australian bush for the Arcadia students studying at the University of Melbourne. This excursion gave them the opportunity to engage in a range of activities, such as hiking, abseiling… More
So you’ve decided to spend 4 months abroad in Australia! You’ve made the right choice. Weather Start with checking your average temperatures for your area – often our locations don’t have the same extremes as some parts of the USA Jet Lag Use an… More
Ok so there’s a lot of talk of how Aussies have a better lifestyle – better beaches, free health care, amazing holidays and generally a more chilled out and relaxed way of life. But sometimes… the USA just gets it so right. Electrical plugs So it’s… More
For many Australians, it’s a day off in the middle of Summer to enjoy the sun, have a few drinks with friends and celebrate what being an Australian means to us. It’s a day we would love to celebrate Australian culture, our amazing land and the connection… More