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Driving Without Gas

Sharks Have Sixth Sense

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Harris Davidson, George Washington University
Studied abroad at the University of Sydney

"My professors were really knowledgeable in their fields and were great at conveying information to the class. I enjoyed the Australian system of teaching and grading; I always felt like I knew what was expected of me as a student."

Did You Know?

Australian office buildings may soon get some of their energy from the sun. Australian researchers are developing solar-cell windows that could one day generate most of the energy an office building would need. Read more here, or find a program in environmental science here.

Student Visas

Need help applying for a student visa?

Here's a useful how-to. If you still have questions, check out the Department of Immigration website, or call the Information Service for Australian Visas at +1 (905) 280-1437.

Driving Across the Outback... Without Gas

Anything's possible in Australia

What's more hardcore than racing through a scorching desert? Doing it without any gas! Check out how Australians accomplish this amazing feat -- all in the name of science and sustainability. Read more here.

Endeavour Awards Open

Find funding for your studies in Australia

Applications to the Endeavour Awards are now open. These government scholarships can fund your full degree in Australia (Master's or PhD) or short-term research to count toward your Master's or PhD at home. Apply today.

Sharks Have Sixth and Seventh Senses

Bruce Willis has nothing on Jaws

The University of Western Australia researches sharks and their super-awesome sixth and seventh senses. Watch this video to learn how they use those senses to feel when predators are near:

Survival of the Stillest: Predator Avoidance in Embryonic Bamboo Sharks

International Student Scholarships

An American student won a Sydney Achievers International Scholarship! Will you be next? Learn more about the scholarship here.

Events

Tim Tam Slam - Wednesday 11 April 2012, Ramapo College of New Jersey

Get a taste of Aussie culture (literally) with student ambassador Sam Klein and try a Tim Tam Slam!

Sam studied abroad at Victoria University and is currently a student at Ramapo College of New Jersey.

ANZAC Day, 25 April 2012

ANZAC Day is Australia and New Zealand's national day of remembrance. This day commemorates all of the fallen soldiers from those countries. Learn more about how Australians observe ANZAC Day here.