|  One of the many benefits of studying abroad with us is our Bridging Cultures Program. For students spending a semester at the University of the South Pacific in Fiji, the Bridging Cultures Program will be held at Pacific Harbor outside of Suva. This 6-day experiential learning opportunity is included in your program fee. We will introduce you to your host country through a series of sessions, excursions, and community involvement opportunities.
You will learn from locals about academic and cultural differences, participate in
local excursions, and have the opportunity to volunteer in the local community. You will also meet a network of other students, and make a ton of memories in some of the most exciting and beautiful places on earth. By the end of this outstanding orientation, you will be prepared for a successful semester abroad in Fiji.
Our overall goal during the Bridging Cultures Program is to ensure that you are able and ready to fully immerse yourself into the New Zealand or Fiji culture so that your study abroad experience is truly meaningful and memorable. Don’t miss it!
*Please note that location and activities may vary for each intake.
Session Topics: - Fijian culture and island living - the differences and similarities.
- Cultural adjustment - what to expect from yourself in your new environment.
- Health and Safety Abroad - specific information related to Fijian laws and infrastructure.
- Fijian Education System - gain insight on the expectations of Fijian professors and institutions.
- Travel destinations and suggestions for getting there.
Excursions:
Excursions can vary and can change at any time, however the following activities are typically included in each Bridging Cultures Program:
- Beach and snorkeling excursions
- Visit to an authentic local village
- Exploration of Viti Levu's lush interior
- Volunteer Opportunity at a local village
Click HERE for a sample itinerary of the Fiji Bridging Cultures Program! Community Project: AustraLearn students attending a semester or year abroad at the University of the South Pacific have the exclusive opportunity to volunteer in a local village during the Bridging Cultures Program. During this time, students will plant a garden to grow food for the local school. Volunteers will also maintain this garden. While in the local village AustraLearn students will also have a host family and interact with members of the local community.
Other Highlights:
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’ll gain exposure to an especially beautiful area of Fiji’s largest island, Viti Levu.  
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