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Australia (Melbourne) Semester Exchange Program
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La Trobe has been one of Australia's pioneering universities for forty years. Discover our unique history, including our motto and coat of arms. In 1967, 552 students enrolled at La Trobe University, the third University to open in Victoria. It has grown to accommodate more than 26,000 students including approximately 3,500 international students from over 90 countries.
We now have a network of campuses with 15,000 students at our Melbourne (Bundoora) campus and over 7,000 at our campuses in Albury-Wodonga, Beechworth, Bendigo, Mildura, Melbourne City and Shepparton.
La Trobe University was named after Charles Joseph La Trobe. Charles La Trobe was the first Superintendent of the Port Phillip District from 1839 to 1850 and first Lieutenant-Governor of the new colony of Victoria from 1851 to 1854. He supervised the establishment of self-government, the public library, art gallery, a university, and the development of the gold fields.
Governor La Trobe is also famed for ensuring that a minimum of 20% of all land in Melbourne and its surrounding suburbs contain parkland. This old legislation has helped Melbourne to remain one of the great cities of the world and has contributed to La Trobe's Wetland conservation program.
La Trobe University's Armorial Bearings combine significant symbols that encapsulate its history, goals and pride in its Victorian genesis. Australia is represented by the Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle, one of the world's largest eagles. Victoria is represented by the sprigs of heath, Victoria's floral emblem. The open book refers to the University's commitment to learning. The scallop shells are part of the La Trobe family bearings and have been included to acknowledge the La Trobe name.
The French motto "Qui cherche trouve" (Whoever seeks shall find) is a modern version of the La Trobe family motto. Today La Trobe is renowned for its academic excellence and research achievements. Over 100,000 students have graduated from La Trobe University thus far and have gone on to achieve great things in all walks of life, giving La Trobe its well deserved reputation.
Area
Melbourne is dubbed marvellous for a reason. Healthy hedonism masquerades as high art: Melburnians are equally passionate about football and ballet, fashion and restaurants. They are ravenous for music and hot for theatre. It's a smorgasbord of a city that you'll want to sink your teeth into.
A leafy bayside community on the "upside-down" Yarra River, Melbourne is, by turns, cosmopolitan, suburban, cultivated, conservative and an avant-garde haven. Visitors come for its shopping, restaurants, nightlife and sporting calendar; most agree that it's one of the world's most liveable cities (Lonely Planet).
Eligibility
Students with a minimum of 3.0 GPA who are admitted to their sequence are eligible for admission to a study abroad exchange program. Students with slightly lower GPA may be considered if their journalism GPA is above 3.0. All students must be in good academic standing.
Course Credit
For each semester of academic work completed abroad, you may earn between 12 and 15 credit hours. Of that, you may earn up to nine Journalism Elective credit hours. Course credit transfers to MU, but your grades will not appear on your MU transcript and are not figured into your GPA.
Although you are guaranteed to receive credit for successfully completed courses, you must work with your advisors to get pre-approval for how the courses you take might fulfill specific degree requirements. As part of your pre-departure preparation, you will need to look up what courses are available on the program, have them evaluated by International Admissions, and then arrange to meet with your academic advisor to get pre-approval for the courses you wish to take.
Costs
MU attempts to make the costs of studying abroad affordable for you. Generally, study abroad experiences cost a bit more than credits taken on-campus at MU, but include new experiences, cultures, languages, and often times housing, flight costs, and other program related costs. It's highly recommended that you outline a budget for yourself of what you would spend during a semester here at MU and compare it to study abroad costs.
Because this is an exchange program, you will pay MU educational fees (12 credits) as if you were here on campus for the semester. In addition, you will also pay a $500 MU Study Abroad fee to cover MU orientation, ISIC card, administration, and assistance. Additional expenses to consider for this program include international airfare, personal transportation, insurance, on-site housing costs, and other miscellaneous expenses.
Please note that there are scholarships and other financial options available to you to help make study abroad part of your college experience!
| Estimated Program Costs |
These are estimates only. Actual costs may vary.
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| Educational Fees for 12 MU Credits 1 |
$3,310 |
| Non-Resident Tuition for 12 Credits 1 |
$4,799 |
| Information Technology Fee 2 |
$146 |
| International Center Study Abroad Fee |
$500 |
| Rec/Activity/Health Fees 3 |
$349 |
| Total Cost for Missouri Resident: |
$4,305 |
| Total Cost for Non-Resident: |
$9,104 |
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| Additional Expenses 4 |
| Roundtrip Airfare |
$2,500 |
| Housing in University Residence Hall 5 |
$4,000 |
| Meals |
$1,250 |
| Local Transportation |
$400 |
| Australian Visa |
$450 |
| OSHC Insurance 6 |
$190 |
| Total Additional Expenses: |
$8,790 |
1 Educational fees include tuition + 9 hours of Journalism course fees.
2 Info Tech fees based on Fall Semester 2008.
3 Recreation, Activity, and Health fees based on 2007-2008 academic year.
4 Additional expenses may vary.
5 Housing based on cost of $250/week.
6 Mandatory insurance requirement of the student visa
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Financial Aid
The financial aid you normally receive for your classes at MU is usually applicable. Additional grants, loans or scholarships may be available to offset the extra costs of studying abroad. Please meet with the advisor for study abroad financing at the MU Financial Aid Office (11 Jesse Hall) for more complete information: 573-882-7506.
The School of Journalism offers need-based travel scholarships each semester. Applications are available on our Web site. You can also apply for additional scholarships through the MU International Center (Memorial Union). Watch our Web site for special program scholarship announcements each semester.
Housing
La Trobe University is able to offer student housing.
How to Apply
- Deadline for Spring Semester 2010: Oct. 2, 2009
- Deadline for Fall Semester 2010: April 2, 2010
It is recommended that all applicants meet with the Journalism Study Abroad Advisor prior to applying if they have questions or concerns. Please submit the following application materials in a manila envelope to the Journalism Study Abroad Coordinator, 76 Gannett by the posted deadline. Remember to sign-up for an interview time when you drop off your application! For this program you will need:
- Two letters of recommendation. We prefer one to be from an academic source and one from an employer. Please have references direct letters "To Whom It May Concern." [Recommendation Form]
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- Deposit of $500 and Deposit Form; must pay to Cashier's Office in 15 Jesse Hall.
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