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The University of Tasmania , established in 1890, is the fourth oldest university in Australia. It has two major campuses, one in Hobart (8,000 students) and one in Launceston (4,000 students). Tassie hosts approximately 1,000 international students from over 40 countries. Tasmania, Australia's island state, offers a stunningly beautiful natural environment and a friendly ambiance. About 40 percent of Tasmanians, nearly 200,000 people, live around the capital of Hobart in the south. Launceston, in the north, has a population of nearly 100,000.
Tasmania is a treasure trove of natural wonders. The jagged mountain peaks and glacial lakes are products of past ice ages. One-fifth of the state is dedicated as a World Heritage Area, a vast reserve of temperate rainforest linking 16 national parks where visitors can see first-hand Tasmania's natural wonders.
Tasmania is home to the world's tallest flowering plant (swamp gum) and the world's oldest tree (huon pine), not to mention the Tasmanian devil (and a host of other curious creatures). From miles of unspoiled beaches to magnificent mountains, Tassie is a special place that is very accessible to university students.
As far south as Iowa is north, Tasmania enjoys four distinct seasons. Tempered by the surrounding sea,the temperatures are rarely extreme: 35-47 F in the winter, 60-73 F in the summer. The climate is generally dry and fine, "about the equivalent of Northern California but without the fog".
Academic Program
The Semester in Tasmania is offered in both the spring and fall semesters. The University of Tasmania's first term is from February-June and the second from July-November. Dates vary each year.
The program begins with a week-long orientation program (O-week) that prepares students for the academic and cultural experience ahead. Students then enroll in regular courses offered by the university. Course options at Tasmania are varied and, in many cases, mirror courses and programs at Iowa State.
Students should prepare a list of planned courses using the University of Tasmania Course Listings.
When courses are selected, students should review these choices with their ISU adviser for approval to be used in their ISU program of study.
Remember that semester 1 meets from Feb-June and semester 2 meets from from July-November.
There may also be an opportunity for students to gain additional academic credit by attending a J-term "summer" course at University of Otago in New Zealand before joining the Tasmania Feb-June semester. For more information, go to: Otago J-term.
Accommodation Options
At University of Tasmania, students may choose to live on campus in a residential college or go off-campus using the Tasmania University Union (TUU) housing plan. This allows students to share an off-campus furnished house with other university students.
The 2009 program fee for Fall 2009 Semester in Tasmania is $7200. The cost includes Tasmania tuition and health insurance and is applied to the ISU university bill. This fee does not include airfare, housing, food, books and supplies, and travel expenses. Contact the Study Abroad Center for more information.
Orientation tip
In preparation for the program, please consider reading "In a Sunburned Country" by Bill Bryson. It is a great overview of Australia that includes some basic geography, history, and culture of the land down under.
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