Global Study Tours
Would you like to study for one to four weeks in another country or countries, with a Monash academic and a group of fellow like-minded Monash students?
A Global Study Tour might be for you.
You can follow the steps below for an overview of the Global Study Tour experience, and a step-by-step support with preparing your application.
Global Study Tour application dates
How does it work?
- Global study tours are short in duration (usually one to four weeks), and typically run during the semester breaks.
- Global Study Tours are generally led by a Monash academic and will allow you to travel and study alongside a small group of like-minded fellow Monash students, and complete a Monash University unit in another country or countries through field-based experiences.
- The leading academics plan and run the programs so you don’t need to find your own accommodation or organise in-country logistics. Depending on the tour, you may need to source your own flights.
- For many Global Study Tours, you will be required to complete in-country assessments, such as group presentations, reflections or quizzes. These will be built into the program schedule and you will have access to the academic for support and guidance throughout the program.
When can I apply?
Global Study Tours are published each year in the Handbook and on the Monash Abroad program search.
Generally, the key application timeline for Global Study Tours is as follows:
| Travel period | Promotion and recruitment timeframe |
|---|---|
| Winter (June to July) | Faculties will usually promote winter programs at the end of the previous calendar year and recruit early in Semester 1. |
| Summer A & B (Nov - Feb) | Faculties will usually promote and recruit for Summer programs in June-August of each year. |
Your next steps
Interested in applying?
Check out our information on your next steps to apply.
Step one: Check whether Global Study Tours are right for you
Step two: Submit your Application for Overseas Study form
Figured out what Global Study Tour you want to apply for? You can now get started with your application!
You will have to submit the Application for Overseas Study (AOS) form prior to the deadline date for your application to be considered.
After you have applied for a Global Study Tour
Submitted your Application for Overseas Study? Great news!
Follow the link below to find out what your next steps are.
Want to learn more?
After your application has been submitted and the deadline has passed, it will be assessed by your faculty/ies or school/s. It usually takes about two weeks post deadline for outcomes to be issued, but may take longer in some instances.
Below are the next steps to expect following your application submission.
Step one: Receive an outcome on your application from Monash Abroad
Keep an eye on your emails after submitting, as this is how we will communicate with you about the status of your application.
Tip: If there are more applications than places available, your application may be waitlisted. If this is the case for you, we will let you know and you may receive an offer if other students withdraw.
Step two: Finalising administration for your Global Study Tour
Complete the steps below to finalise the administrative tasks required before you depart on your Global Study Tour.
Step three: Attend your Pre-Departure Session
Your pre-departure session is the last information session held before you go overseas, and is run by your tour leader academic. The session will cover a range of topics to help you prepare for your upcoming program.
The date for your session will depend on your program - further details will be emailed to you in advance of the pre-departure session.
Almost there! Check that you have completed all the tasks below:
| Task |
|---|
| Has your faculty/faculties enrolled you in your Global Study Tour unit? |
| Have you finalised your program costs? |
| Have you provided your updated details to the Coursework Scholarships Unit for the Monash Abroad Travel Grant? |
| Have you checked the Monash Abroad Travel Insurance policy, and assessed whether you need additional cover? |
| Have you booked a travel health appointment with your doctor? |
| Have you researched any visa requirements that may apply to you for the Global Study Tour destination(s)? |
| Have you completed the pre-departure module on Moodle and submitted the Travel Approval Form? |
Withdrawal
If you wish to withdraw from a Global Study Tour, notify the leading academic, Faculty or Monash Abroad that you wish to withdraw and we will update your program status.
Please note that if you withdraw after paying your deposit or other program fees, you can only recoup those funds through an insurable reason (e.g. unforeseen event preventing you from travelling). You will not receive any refund for a change of mind.
Next steps
You've completed all the pre-departure tasks before your Global Study Tour - well done!
Click below to learn more about support during and following your program.
While you are on your Global Study Tour
Getting support while you are overseas
If you encounter any issues while on your program, there is always help available.
As a first point of contact, reach out to the local staff with you on your Global Study Tour. They are able to provide in-person support and will know of the local services available to assist you.
We also have a resource on emergency contacts, and would strongly recommend taking note of the support services in your host country.
You can also access toll-free 24/7 phone counselling in several destinations around the world. Learn more about that service here.
Using travel insurance during your program
After finishing your program
Receiving a grade for your unit
After completing your program and submitting all your assessments, you will receive a grade for your study tour on your transcript.
Share your feedback with us
Following your program, we will be inviting you to complete a survey asking you about your experience. This is completely optional, however we really value your feedback and will use it to help us in planning for future exchange rounds.
Re-adjusting to life back home
After you return home, you might be having mixed emotions – excited to see friends and family, but feeling sad that your overseas experience has come to an end. This is a completely normal part of the readjustment process.
Reverse culture shock can last longer than the culture shock you experienced while you are away. After all, you were overseas for a relatively short while and your experiences abroad will shape the person you become for years to come. So allow yourself time to get used to being back home and to process the experience you have just had.
This resource defines reverse culture shock, which involves the initial excitement of being home followed by difficulties adjusting back into your home culture, and strategies for managing it after you return home.
You may not experience reverse culture shock in the same way as other returned students, but it is important to know that you aren't the only one having mixed feelings about being home.
You might consider joining one of the many cultural clubs at Monash to keep your overseas experience alive.
Applying your overseas study experience to your employability skills
Having an overseas experience on your resume can be a great help in securing a job or internship. Monash Career Connect have created an employability skills (PDF, 0.22 MB) worksheet that will help you include your experience in CVs and cover letters.
