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Hey ya’ll, study abroad in the United States of America with WEP Australia!
We’ve all seen our fair share of American life from watching TV and movies, but believe it or not, the ‘real’ USA is a very different place from ‘The OC’ and ‘The Hills’. It’s a place of great diversity, where you will meet locals who are patriotic, welcoming and enthusiastic (and who love us Australians!).
The school experience in the US is unique – students are encouraged to engage with their school community, which is fun and social! Join a club – debating, fashion, languages, stand up comedy, theatre, cheer-leading, glee! Or, get involved in school sports, which Americans take very seriously, and make sure you attend prom!
Just because they speak English in the USA, doesn’t mean that there won’t be a language barrier! Your accent alone will be enough to provide a topic for conversation. Just don’t forget that ‘thongs’ are a completely different type of clothing in the USA!
Soon you could be hopping onto a yellow school bus for the trip to school, sharing stories with classmates over lunch in the school cafeteria, or learning all about democracy and the American ‘Bill of Rights’ in class.
Take the leap and start your own American adventure!
WEP+ USA
On a traditional study abroad program, you could be placed anywhere in America! We’ve got students in Texas and others right up in Alaska, it’s all part of the adventure. But, if you do want an extra level of choice? You can select a particular school based on subject preference or choose a location and let us find you a school. Find out more.
Upcoming Exchanges
| Departure | Duration | Fee | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2019 | Year | $ 11,550 | 2 April 2019 |
| August 2019 | Semester | $ 10,750 | 2 April 2019 |
The above program fees are valid until 31/12/2018.
Included Extras
For programs commencing in August, a four-night New York City mini-tour
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Study Abroad Program
Programs to the USA are classed as study abroad programs. This means that your host family will be paid a stipend to cover your basic living expenses. Program rules and expectations remain the same as on a WEP student exchange program.
School
In the USA, each school routine is different. However school will begin at around 8:00- 8:30 am and finish at 3:30 pm. Students are expected to do between two and four hours of homework every night. When you know which school you will be attending it’s important to research the subjects you may be studying and individual school expectations. The Americans take their studies seriously and if students fall below the C average they can be put on an academic probation until improvements are seen.
Language
Although you will be speaking English in the USA, you may be surprised at the difference between Australian-English and American-English. Just because you speak the same language, doesn't mean there won't be challenges with the language. Here are a few variations of Australian-English words, as spoken by Americans:
Autumn-Fall, Chemist-Drug Store, Curtains-Drapes, Doona-Duvet, Footpath-Sidewalk, Mate-Buddy, Reception-Lobby, Tap-Faucet, Togs-Swimmers, Torch-Flashlight ... to name a few!
Climate/Time
The United States is a huge country, covering four different ranges of latitudes. The climate varies across the country greatly, but be prepared for cooler temperatures in January (winter), and warmer weather in August (summer).
Depending on daylight saving and the location of your placement, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane are between 13 to 17 hours ahead of the USA.
Specific Requirements
For August departures: students must be at least 15 by 20 July.
For January departures: students must be at least 15 by 20 December.
Local Time
Currency
1 AUD 0.78 USD
Weather
Today
8.3 2.4 °C
Tomorrow
-0.9 -7.6 °C
Day After
-2.0 -12.0 °C
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