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CISaustralia is dedicated to providing Australians innovative, high quality overseas study, intern and volunteer experiences. www.cisaustralia.com.au

06/10/2026

Ever wondered what it's like spending 2 weeks volunteering in Cambodia's Treak Community?

Disha, from Adelaide University, did just that on our recent Teaching and Community Development in Cambodia program, describing the experience as "culturally immersive and very rewarding to be a part of."

"The Treak Community Center was so hospitable, warm, welcoming, and open to having us be a part of their community for the 2 weeks." Disha loved the program from the start, recalling that "the welcome dinner and orientations with Michael and Salin were very important in getting to know a bit of history and understanding the core of TCC."

From teaching English and morality lessons, to doing origami with the kids, to bonding with fellow Australian students over mosaic making, Disha found joy in every part of the experience. Her time in Cambodia wasn't limited to volunteering either "I had the opportunity to visit the Angkor National Museum in Siem Reap during my personal time. It was an eye-opening experience to learn about Cambodia's history and culture."

As Disha put it "I can confidently say that I have come away from the program having built strong connections, with a fresh perspective on life back home, and with so much gratitude and appreciation for the privilege of partaking in it."

Stepping outside your comfort zone can be more rewarding than challenging, just ask Disha. 🌏

29/09/2026

🌏 Is Australian Learning Abroad at a turning point?

The 2026 CISaustralia Learning Abroad Industry Survey (9.0) is now available, providing one of the sector’s most comprehensive snapshots of where Learning Abroad is heading across Australian universities.

After years of post-COVID recovery, the data suggests the sector may now be flattening out, with enrolments projected to decline in 2026 and remain relatively flat into 2027. But the story is far more complex than the headline numbers.

Some key findings:
📊 Four universities account for around 50% of outbound Learning Abroad enrolments.
💰 73% identify increased cost of living as a major barrier.
🌍 38% identify global conflict as a significant challenge, with 53% of universities expecting the US/Iran conflict to impact their 2026 Learning Abroad enrolments.
🎓 87% expect 76–100% of their Learning Abroad students to receive academic credit.
💵 77% of universities provide some form of central funding or scholarships for Learning Abroad.
🌱 Around 50% still have no institutional environmental policy addressing the carbon impact of student travel.
📉 87% do not expect to employ additional Learning Abroad staff over the next 12 months.

Perhaps most importantly, the survey highlights a growing gap between student demand and institutional investment, awareness and resourcing.
There are also some encouraging signs, including a significant increase in the number of universities embedding Learning Abroad within their broader institutional strategic plans.

The data raises some important questions for university leaders, academics and Learning Abroad professionals:

Are we investing enough in Learning Abroad to capture the opportunity that exists? And what could happen if we moved Learning Abroad from the margins of institutional strategy to the centre?

📖 Read the full 2026 Learning Abroad Industry Survey and explore all the findings here: https://www.cisaustralia.com.au/why-cisaustralia/industry-research/

23/09/2026

Student Stories: When a Medical Degree Meets Japanese Pop Culture

Jessica, a Bachelor of Medicine student at JCU: James Cook University, Australia, used her study abroad program to do something most students never get the chance to: step outside her core discipline entirely.

As part of her 'MD3000 - Selective Study' elective, Jessica spent her summer university break in Tokyo studying Japanese Anime and Pop Culture, earning academic credit toward her medical degree while immersing herself in a completely different academic and cultural environment.

It's a great example of what a well-designed elective program can offer. Students don't just gain credit, they build adaptability, cultural competence and confidence navigating unfamiliar systems: skills that carry into life, not just study.

Jessica made the most of her study abroad experience in Japan. In her time off, she visited cultural sights, experienced karaoke with new friends made on the program and took advantage of an optional extra snowboarding trip to Hakuba, one of Japan's most renowned ski villages.

In her program evaluation, Jessica said the "best part" was simply "experiencing student life in Japan."

We're proud to partner with universities like James Cook University to make experiences like this possible for Australian students.

15/09/2026

Is international clinical experience worth it for Australian healthcare students?

Australian healthcare students are fortunate. Our healthcare system ranks among the best in the world for universal coverage, a well-balanced public-private model and strong outcomes. But stepping into a system with different models and resourcing can offer a genuinely different lens on how care can be delivered.

Here's why:
🩺 Clinical skills and knowledge - International hospitals build resourcefulness and sharpen problem-solving in unfamiliar settings
🌍 Global perspective - Firsthand exposure to a different healthcare system and how it operates
🤝 Cultural competence - Learn to communicate with patients, doctors and other hospital staff from diverse cultural backgrounds
🙋 Career advancement - Gain a competitive edge and stand out in the crowd

This summer or winter university break, healthcare students can join one of three 4-week European hospital placement programs in Athens, Barcelona, or Turin, including 80 hours of clinical placement to build these exact skills.

Explore full program details and dates here: https://www.cisaustralia.com.au/programs/hospital-placements/

09/09/2026

The experience became much more than medical shadowing. It was about staying curious, stepping outside their comfort zones, and learning from the people and communities around them.

Let’s hear from our Rural Health students as they share their exchange experiences in Chiang Mai. 👩🏼‍⚕️🩺

08/09/2026

Technical knowledge gets a graduate their first interview.

Adaptability, cross-cultural communication, critical thinking and problem-solving get graduates hired.

Learning Abroad isn't just fun and adventure. It forces students out of their comfort zones, building personal resilience and self-reliance that real experience can teach.

It is the missing link between university and the graduate attributes employers look for.

Industry research from the International Education Association of Australia (IEAA) Career Outcomes of Learning Abroad National Report confirms that Learning Abroad contributes to communication skills, self-confidence, the capacity to adapt and learn quickly and the ability to interact with diverse individuals.

Do you think Learning Abroad experiences set competitive graduate applications apart? 🌍

03/09/2026

Staff Spotlight: Amanda 🧡

From coordinating volunteer (WIL) programs in Peru to Zambia and Rural Thailand, Amanda has a way of making students feel genuinely supported, like Mariela, a University of Technology Sydney student.

Ask any student who's worked with Amanda and you'll hear the same thing: she's attentive, she's supportive and she makes the hard parts of volunteering abroad feel manageable.

Thank you, Amanda, for everything you do for our students. We're lucky to have you on the team!

01/09/2026

What does student growth really look like after a short-term learning abroad experience? 🌍

Lucy from the The University of Melbourne said it best after completing our January in Maastricht, Netherlands Study Abroad program:
"Sometimes the fear of the unknown prevents us from trying new things, but doing this experience was one of the best choices I have made whilst in uni. I was so glad I went in it alone as it really strengthened my independence and allowed me to form new and deep connections with the other students. I would say to remain open."

Independence. Resilience. Cross-cultural connection. These are the graduate attributes employers are asking for and short term learning abroad deliver them.

25/08/2026

Congratulations to Kate Taylor from The University of Newcastle, Australia, winner of our Program Evaluation competition! 🎉

We received so many insightful reflections and incredible photos of recent Learning Abroad experiences, but what stood out was Taylor's, for how vividly she captured her experience on our July in Stirling, Scotland program.

For Taylor, the highlight wasn't a place but the people "The people I met made the trip into something really wonderful." Her most exciting travel excursion was the Isle of Skye and among the fun cultural discoveries were words like 'scran' and the tattie scones at breakfast.

Reflecting on the experience as a whole, she shared "I had a fantastic time but for all the gorgeous sites and new foods, the people really made the trip. I learned a lot about myself and there were some hard moments, but I think I’m a more self-evolved person for going."

Thank you to all the students who completed the Program Evaluation Form! We loved reading every reflection and seeing the real impact Learning Abroad has on students.

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