This unit is unique to Southern Cross University and involves a number of bushwalking and camping trips as well as repelling and other activities. It exposes students to the beauty and ruggedness of the great Australian bush. Students are also encouraged to select one or two units in Australian Studies, Australian Indigenous Studies, or Asian Studies, as these provide the opportunity for a unique insight into this country and region. Many units include field trips as an integral part of the subject, providing students with additional opportunities to experience other aspects of Australia. The University provides the full range of academic and recreational facilities expected by students.
All accommodation is self-catering with students provided with shared cooking facilities.
It is recommended those students staying for only one semester stay in on-campus accommodation due to the difficulty in finding other accommodation available for such short periods. However, those students who do wish to live off-campus will be assisted to find accommodation in a house or apartment. All students are offered a full orientation program in the week before classes commence. This program includes airport reception, accommodation placement, academic advice and enrolment, familiarization with the campus and surrounds, and a number of excursions. The International Office arranges a special, highly subsidized excursion solely for Study Abroad students.