JCU Global Experience Study in Australia at JCU Inbound student experiences
Inbound student experiences
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander in Marine Science
- Courses
- 91Porn
- Current Students
- Research and Teaching
- Partners and Community
- About JCU
- Reputation and Experience
- Celebrating 50 Years
- Academy
- Anthropological Laboratory for Tropical Audiovisual Research (ALTAR)
- Anton Breinl Research Centre
- Agriculture Technology and Adoption Centre (AgTAC)
- Living on Campus
- How to apply
- Advanced Analytical Centre
- Alumni
- AMHHEC
- Aquaculture Solutions
- AusAsian Mental Health Research Group
- ARCSTA
- Area 61
- Association of Australian University Secretaries
- Lions Marine Research Trust
- Australian Tropical Herbarium
- Australian Quantum & Classical Transport Physics Group
- Boating and Diving
- JCU-CSIRO Partnership
- Employability Edge
- Clinical Psychedelic Research Lab
- Centre for Tropical Biosecurity
- Career Ready Plan
- Careers at JCU
- Careers and Employability
- Chancellery
- Centre for Tropical Bioinformatics and Molecular Biology
- CITBA
- CMT
- CASE
- College of Business, Law and Governance
- College of Healthcare Sciences
- College of Medicine and Dentistry
- College of Science and Engineering
- CPHMVS
- Centre for Disaster Solutions
- CSTFA
- Cyber Security Hub
- Cyclone Testing Station
- The Centre for Disaster Studies
- Daintree Rainforest Observatory
- Defence
- Discover Nature at JCU
- Research Division
- Services and Resources Division
- Education Division
- Elite Athletes
- eResearch
- Environmental Research Complex [ERC]
- Estate
- Fletcherview
- Foundation for Australian Literary Studies
- Gender Equity Action and Research
- General Practice and Rural Medicine
- JCU Orientation
- Give to JCU
- Governance
- Art of Academic Writing
- Art of Academic Editing
- Graduate Research School
- Graduation
- Indigenous Education and Research Centre
- Indigenous Engagement
- Indigenous Legal Needs Project
- Inherent Requirements
- IsoTropics Geochemistry Lab
- IT Services
- International Students
- Research and Innovation Services
- JCU Eduquarium
- JCU Heroes Programs
- JCU Webinars
- JCU Events
- JCU Global Experience
- JCU Ideas Lab
- JCU Job Ready
- JCU Motorsports
- JCU Prizes
- JCU Sport
- JCU Turtle Health Research
- Language and Culture Research Centre
- CEE
- LearnJCU
- Library
- Mabo Decision: 30 years on
- MARF
- Marine Geophysics Laboratory
- New students
- Off-Campus Students
- Office of the Vice Chancellor and President
- Virtual Open Day
- Orpheus
- Open Day
- Outstanding Alumni
- Parents and Partners
- Pathways to university
- Pharmacy Full Scope
- Planning for your future
- Placements
- Policy
- PAHL
- Publications
- Professional Experience Placement
- Queensland Research Centre for Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Rapid Assessment Unit
- RDIM
- Researcher Development Portal
- Roderick Centre for Australian Literature and Creative Writing
- Safety and Wellbeing
- Scholarships
- Contextual Science for Tropical Coastal Ecosystems
- Staff
- State of the Tropics
- Strategic Procurement
- Student Equity and Wellbeing
- Student profiles
- SWIRLnet
- TARL
- TESS
- TREAD
- TropEco for Staff and Students
- TQ Maths Hub
- TUDLab
- Unicare Centre and Unicampus Kids
- UAV
- VAVS Home
- Work Health and Safety
- WHOCC for Vector-borne & NTDs
- Media
- Copyright and Terms of Use
- Australian Institute of Tropical Health & Medicine
- Pay review
Find out what previous Inbound students have to stay about their time at JCU.
"Brand new cultural knowledge and perspectives..."
Carissa Bell, Study Abroad student majoring in Marine Biology and Conservation
"My favourite thing about JCU so far has been the relationships I’ve built—both with Australian citizens, and other international students from all over the world. Not only have I had an amazing time stepping out of my comfort zone and creating an entirely new group of life-long friends, but I feel like this experience has provided me with brand new cultural knowledge and perspectives I may not have gained otherwise.
I would absolutely recommend a semester abroad at JCU to other students. In addition to having a great time exploring the area and meeting new people, I really do feel that this journey has provided me with invaluable personal, professional, and educational experience. In my time at JCU, I’ve had a lot of opportunities to gain hands-on experience, as well as network with and learn from prominent and experienced people in the fields of biology and conservation."
"I had to choose JCU..."
Amelia Valencia, Exchange student majoring in Marine Sciences
"Not only is there a diverse range of classes offered but paired with JCU having amazing laboratories and facilities to further my studies, I had to choose JCU. The practicals for the classes I have taken have been my favourite part of attending this university. I previously loved lab work but being able to learn in such an interactive way and with unique specimens and equipment, only made practicals more enjoyable.
Studying abroad can be nerve-wracking, but coming to a city like Townsville, I felt welcomed into the tight-knit community. JCU students and staff are all so kind and allow settling in to be very easy. Other than the amazing community, Townsville's location in North Queensland allowed for me to experience beautiful beaches, hikes, and waterfalls, all a car ride away from campus."
"I plan on returning..."
Courtney Bratt, Study Abroad student majoring in Marine Biology
"One of the best things about studying at JCU for me is the opportunity to meet other students from all around Australia and the world. I have met so many friends and made connections with people from all over the globe. The diversity of places that JCU students are from really helps broaden the educational experience I've had here, since everyone has something unique to contribute.
The experience I have gained studying at JCU has helped me better decide the field of marine science I would like to go into, as well as make connections in my field. After attending JCU for my study abroad, I plan on returning to do my master's degree here!"