Overview

Spend a summer studying and traveling through Western Australia with AIFS! Spend 3 weeks in the state of Western Australia beginning and ending in Perth with a 10-day field trip through the Outback in between. An optional 3-night visit to Sydney is included for students choosing the AIFS flight package.

Academic Program Option (the School of Arts at Murdoch University, Perth)

Study and Travel Program

What’s Included

1. TUITION

   4 semester credits

2. courses

   Course available in creative writing, journalism, photography, theater

3. HOUSING

   on campus at Murdoch University in double rooms in a student residence and in tents when traveling, staying at campsites and farm stays

4. MEALS

   Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included when traveling. A welcome and farewell group meal in Perth

5. CULTURAL & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

   such as guest lectures by local experts, excursions to places of historical and cultural interest and of significance and inspiration to the story of Australia

6. HEALTH & SAFETY

   24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance

7. AIFS TRAVEL MANAGER

   who will be with the group throughout the traveling section of the program and be available to provide local information, answer questions, take care of logistics and deal with emergencies

Unique to Storytelling in Australia

8. • Accompanying faculty for the duration of the program
   • Discover Australian history and culture in urban outback and costal settings

Optional Components

9. AIFS FLIGHT PACKAGE >>

   Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways
   Airport transfers to and from campus
   3-night Sydney stopover on the way to campus including a walking tour and Blue Mountains day trip (Only for students opting for the Sydney visit)