Recreation Majors - Study Abroad in New Zealand

Studying Abroad is a great opportunity for most areas of collegiate study. Recreation Majors have a special opportunity to study abroad in New Zealand. One program that Recreation Majors may be especially suited for is the University of Auckland.

The University of Auckland is bordered by two city parks and is in the heart of the city of Auckland. Auckland's population is approximately 1.29 million. The University offers over 100 student organizations on campus from academic to cultural, religious to political and many more. The University of Auckland is also particularly famous for their Auckland Tramping Club. The Tramping Club explores the natural wonders of New Zealand and teaches bush-craft, snow-craft and leadership skills.

Housing for the study abroad program in the University of Auckland includes off-campus accommodation within walking distance of campus. The University is well known for its excellent research breakthroughs. It was also ranked #1 in the country for research performance by the New Zealand government.

The University of Auckland has also been rated the world's 52nd best University in The Times Higher Education Supplement's 2005 University rankings. This school is highly accredited and a great location to study abroad.

Semester participants in the University of Auckland's program will also have amazing lifetime opportunities to participate in trips and excursions. Some of the trips include the South Island of New Zealand, learning to surf, and the Great Barrier Reef of the Whitsunday Islands. Program participants will also get to visit Queenstown, Glacier Country and Dunedin.

A study abroad adventure in New Zealand is typically either February through June or July through November.

Another amazing study abroad opportunity for Recreation majors is the University of Sydney in Sydney, New South Wales.

The University of Sydney is located in the heart of Sydney Australia. It is surrounded by many unique inner-city neighborhoods. The University is home to the world's most famous harbors, multiple beaches, beautiful gardens, museums, theatres and much more.

The population of Sydney is 4.2 million and student enrollment at the University is 35,000. Students in the study abroad program typically take 3-5 courses in one semester and are required to have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The University also hosts 4000 International students. Campus activities include over 300 student clubs and 40 international student groups. There is a great social network and support services for students.

The University has a Capoeira Society, a Brazilian Martial Arts club and scuba and rock-climbing clubs. Each of these clubs is an amazing way for international students to study abroad and gain valuable recreation experience.

Participants in the Study Australia program will reside in furnished, self-catering off-campus apartments and houses with other US study-abroad students. There are options for apartments in trendy inner-city neighborhoods or luxury high-rise apartments.

Students at the University of Sydney have the option of over 3000 courses to choose from. There is a variety of study programs from education to pre-law. Recreation Majors and all majors who choose to study abroad at this University will have plenty of options.

The University of Sydney is known as "Australia's First University."

Semester abroad participants also have opportunities to learn to surf and explore the Great Barrier Reef. There are also opportunities to visit Thailand on Semester Break and many other trips and excursions.

Both of these opportunities will provide recreation majors with an amazing world experience and valuable learning!