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The Freshman Abroad Program

Want to take a fresh approach to your Freshman year?

Freshman Abroad is a unique study abroad program customised for US college students.

Experience a vibrant campus lifestyle in Melbourne while gaining credit for your studies back home.

• The Freshman Abroad ProgramAll you need to know about getting a head start with a fresh start.
• Academic ThemesUndertake approved subjects for credit towards your home college degree.
• About SwinburneFind out more about the university ranked Melbourne's best for Teaching Quality.
• About MelbourneDiscover why there's more to Melbourne than just study.
• How to applyReady to make the fresh start? Apply now!

Destination Swinburne blog

• Matthew from the US - Exploring the real Melbourne and Australia

  I arrived in Australia 7 July 2009. I was eager to see my friend Emma Bebe who studied at Cal Poly fall quarter 2008. I stayed with her and her family for a week and then we went on a 2 week tour of Central Australia...

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• Anri from Japan - An Unforgettable Month!

  Hey, how's it going? I have just finished my 1st semester at Swinburne. Now I have 2 exams and a term paper in June. I can't believe over 3 months have passed already!

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  Swinburne Freshman Abroad Program brochure

  An overview of the Freshman Abroad program in one handy pdf.