The AustraLearn Great Barrier Reef Program Introduction in Cairns, Queensland, Australia*, is our on-site orientation designed exclusively for AustraLearn study abroad students going to Australia. You will arrive in Cairns and participate in this exciting four-day orientation program. The Program Introduction includes a variety of sessions focused on providing you with information relating to the country and culture in which you will be living as well as the opportunity to explore some specific aspects of Australia through excursions.

Our unique Program Introduction will offer you the opportunity to not only meet other students going to the same university, but it will also prepare you for the cultural changes that you may encounter and give you a chance to experience the Great Barrier Reef up close. Offered exclusively to AustraLearn students, our aim is to provide you with a sound introduction to Australia while enjoying some of Australia’s main attractions.

• Australian Culture – differences and similarities.
• Health and Safety Abroad – specific information related to Australian laws and infrastructure.
• Australian Education System – gain insight on the expectations of Australian professors and institutions.
• Cultural Adjustment – what to expect from yourself in your new environment.
• Travel destinations and organized trip options.

Excursions can vary and can change at any time; however, the following activities are typically included in each Program Introduction:

• Exciting day trip to the Great Barrier Reef where you will have the opportunity to snorkel and/or scuba dive and take a closer look at the impact of tourism on the reef.
• Visit to the RainForeStation Nature Park for a tour of the surrounding tropical rainforest, a traditional Aussie barbeque, an introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, and a chance to see unique
  Australian wildlife up close.

You’ll also enjoy social time with other students who will be attending the same university – a great chance to really get to know other students prior to arriving at the university. Plus, you will gain exposure to a unique region of Australia and even have some free time to explore the fabulous city of Cairns.