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Global Immersion Guarantee
Apply from 9am Tuesday, 19 March - 11.59pm Thursday, 28 March here
Learn how local leaders and communities are addressing the human impact on the environment and discover how you can help.
We're committed to delivering the GIG program as Monash's signature and transformative international study initiative. We continue to be guided by Australia's public health and travel advice and are working closely with our in-country partners to resume activities as soon as we can. Eligible students will receive more information about applying in semester one. Read more about Monash's response to COVID-19, and plans for reactivating international study.
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The Global Immersion Guarantee (GIG) is your chance to learn from local leaders about how they’re working to address the human impact on the environment. See first-hand how to balance environmental protection and sustainability with economic and social development - and discover how you can contribute and make a difference.
GIG is a funded 12-credit point fieldwork unit (MON2100) that takes you to one of eight countries at the end of your first year.
You could travel to one of the following countries:
- India
- Indonesia
- Fiji
- Samoa
- Vanuatu
- Malaysia
- Italy
- China
Take this unique opportunity to put your degree into practice and respond to some of the world’s biggest challenges. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and challenges involved in implementing sustainable and innovative solutions - skills that employers hold in high esteem.
Flights, accommodation, visas and all program costs are paid for while you’re abroad - you just need to cover the tuition fees, some food and spending money!
View the GIG unit (MON2100) in the handbook here.
Important dates 2024
Applications open | Tuesday 19 March (9am) – Thursday 28 March (11:59pm) |
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Travel dates | Block 1: 16 November 2024 – 30 November 2024 Block 2: 30 November 2024 – 14 December 2024 Block 3: 4 January 2025 – 18 January 2025 Block 4: 18 January 2025 – 1 February 2025 |
You could travel to one of eight countries - India, Indonesia, Fiji, Samoa, Vanuatu, Malaysia, Italy or China.
You’ll visit our partner universities and local field sites, and learn from local businesses, government, non-government organisations (NGOs), social enterprises and youth groups about how to respond to the human impact on the environment.
GIG destinations present a multitude of resources and experiences for you to conduct fieldwork, work with locals and experience first-hand the unique environmental, social and economic issues relevant to the country.
While every eligible first-year student who applies is guaranteed an overseas GIG experience, each of the eight study locations has limited spots available - please note not all countries are available each year. Make sure you're enrolled in an eligible degree before applying.
The delivery of all Monash mobility programs is subject to the advice and requirements of the Australian government and the requirements of the destination country. Monash may need to cancel or defer planned mobility programs based on these requirements.
India View
Indonesia View
Fiji View
Samoa View
Vanuatu View
Malaysia View
Italy View
China View
You can participate in the GIG unit if you:
- are enrolled in an eligible Monash University Australia undergraduate degree;
- are in your first semester of your first degree at Monash University Australia at the time of application;
- achieve minimum 50 WAM in your first semester of study;
- complete a minimum of 12 credit points in your first semester of study; and
- are aged 18 or above at the time of departure.
Please note that your participation in the unit may also be subject to a check of your general misconduct history. Where you have been found to have committed general misconduct or have general misconduct allegations pending against you, you may be removed from the unit.
GIG applications will open from Tuesday 19 March (9am) – Thursday 28 March (11:59pm).
Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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Thursday 29 February | 10am - 11am | South 1 Lecture Theatre | Register here |
Tuesday 5 March | 1pm - 2pm | South 1 Lecture Theatre | Register here |
Thursday 14 March | 4pm - 5pm | South 1 Lecture Theatre | Register here |
Friday 15 March | 12pm - 1pm | Online via Zoom | Register here |
Monday 18 March | 10am - 11am | S4 Lecture Theatre | Register here |
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Watch an information session recording via this link: 2024/2025 Summer Information Session
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