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This New Colombo Plan funded program will take you to Timor-Leste for a 2 week immersive experience.
You’ll gain unique insights into agricultural production and sustainable livelihoods in the Asia-Pacific region. You’ll engage with various industries and livelihood activities such as cropping, forestry, fisheries, and livestock. The program includes collaborations with local agricultural students and provides access to key research projects and stakeholders unavailable to the average tourist.
You will be accompanied on this program by Charles Sturt's Senior Lecturer in Human Geography, Jennifer Bond. Jen has been a lecturer with the university for over six years, with particular a focus on the socio-political dimensions of natural resource management and rural development and agriculture. Also supporting the group will be experienced staff from CISaustralia. Their expertise in delivering international programs will ensure you have 24/7 assistance whilst away.
If you'd like to find out more before applying please join our online info session on Wednesday 26th April - 6pm (AEST) for to learn about this program in more detail.
Program itineraryLed by: School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences
Cost: 5300 (funded) - $8300 (unfunded)
For further details see the financial information tab.
Dates: 19 Aug 2023 - 3 Sep 2023
Places: 10-12
This program will require minimum numbers to proceed.
Closed
This program is offered by the Faculty of Science and Health and the School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences.
Applications from students in an agriculture related degree will be preferenced. Any undergraduate or postgraduate coursework student enrolled in other Charles Sturt University degrees at the time of undertaking the program, whose degree allows for inclusion of an elective subject may also be considered where vacancies exist.
All travellers must also be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. They must present proof of full vaccination (2 doses) at check-in and on arrival. Those who provide a medical exemption may be granted entry, but this is not guaranteed. See Smartraveller for other travel related information
Students may be eligible to receive academic recognition upon successful completion of the program. This should be through SCI302. Postgraduate students may be approved to use an alternative subject in recognition of their participation.
This will require enrolment in, payment of and successful completion of relevant subject.
5300 (funded) - $8300 (unfunded)
Exact costs to be advised on notification of successful application.
The advertised program cost is approximately $5300 for undergraduate students and is based on the provision of financial subsidies from the Australian Government's New Colombo Plan. Eligibility is restricted to Australian Citizens enrolled in a Charles Sturt University undergraduate degree and receiving academic recognition at the time of participating in the program. These subsidies are limited in number and are not paid directly to students but have already been deducted from the program costs.
The program cost for other Charles Sturt students is approximately $8300.
A pre-departure session will be mandatory for all students attending this program. Pre-departure information will be made available to successful applicants approximately 5 weeks prior to departure.
Learning about so many different cultures and meeting such a different group of people is something you can’t experience in classrooms here. Everyone was there for the same reasons; a love of learning, love of travel and curiosity. These things bound us all together.
Further enquiries regarding the application process should be directed to:
Charles Sturt University Learning Abroad and Exchange Office
Charles Sturt University
Phone: +61 2 6338 4021
Email: csuglobal@csu.edu.au