A great part of the Fordham
experience is studying abroad. I recently returned from Sydney, Australia where
I spent the semester exploring a new culture and city on the other side of the
world. Deciding to study abroad wasn’t an easy decision. The process began my
sophomore year when I met with an International & Study Abroad Program
(ISAP) advisor. The ISAP office has programs all over the world available for
fall, spring, and summer semesters. Students travel to Europe, Central America,
South Africa, and many more unbelievable places. I didn’t know much about
Australia but after researching a few programs and cities I decided to apply to
the IFSA-Butler program in Sydney, Australia. Fordham’s ISAP office connected
my information to the program that directly enrolled me into the Australian
university system. IFSA-Butler was a great program that sponsored many events
throughout the semester including a rugby game, hiking in the Blue Mountains,
and a weekend with a host family in the country.
I flew out of BWI airport on July 15th and was soon enrolled at the University of Sydney in the heart of Australia’s largest city. My experience at Sydney Uni was completely different than Fordham. I attended class with Aussies and the university was home to 50,000 students. I took courses in Australian history, international politics, and Australian media. Outside of the classroom I explored the city and incredible beaches that are some of the most famous in the world.
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| Whitsunday Islands |
For Spring Break I traveled
the coast of Queensland from Brisbane to Cairns. During this 10-day adventure I
white-water rafted in crocodile filled waters, bungee jumped in the Daintree
rainforest, and went scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef. On weekends I visited
various other places around the country including Melbourne, Darwin, and the
Outback. I explored islands in Fiji and mountains in New Zealand. During the 5
months I lived in Sydney I was completely immersed in the Australian lifestyle.
It was an experience I will never forget and am so thankful for. Through
Fordham’s ISAP office there are so many opportunities to explore the world and
studying abroad was one of the best decisions I have made during my time at
Fordham.
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| Ben Lomond Hike in Queenstown, NZ |
For more information on Fordham
International & Study Abroad Programs visit:
The accommodation is generally available during term-time, although some may be available for certain students for the full calendar year.
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