Many people think Australia is just this giant island somewhere on the edge of the Earth. For hundreds of years, Australia was the most isolated place in the world. This island continent lived its own life. The colonization of Europeans changed its destiny forever. Anymore Australia is one of the most modern countries on the planet with two busy metropolises in Sydney and Melbourne welcoming tourists and students to study a spring semester abroad.

Believe it or not, Australia is the world’s largest island yet smallest continent, and makes an excellent vacation destination for tourists and popular for students who want to study abroad in Sydney Australia. The country enjoys a beautiful subtropical climate nearly year round which is probably the reason why the locals are so friendly and welcoming. I have three good reasons why you should either study abroad Sydney Australia or plan to spend your next vacation in Australia. There is the beach and water activities; outdoors and wildlife activities; and human and cultural activities. You'll be hard pressed to find a country do just one of these activities right. Australia does all of three.

The first thing you'll notice during your school semester abroad or vacation abroad Sydney Australia is the fact you are surrounded by water. It is an island, after all. The most visited aquatic attraction in the world has to the Great Barrier Reef, off the northeastern coast of Australia. The Queensland coast is developed specifically around vacationers and students spending a spring semester abroad. Its varied activities range from scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, swimming, surfing, fishing to simply enjoying the beautiful scenery.

Many people flock to vacation abroad Sydney Australia because of its great conditions for sailing, fishing and swimming. The beaches around the Indian Ocean are popular destinations for sportsmen looking for thrilling fishing. The southern coast line is a wonderful place to spend a school semester abroad because of its surfing, as the swells and waves are excellent, yet challenging. Moving inland, rafting, kayaking and freshwater fishing are popular activities to give a try during a school semester abroad, especially in the north of the state of Queensland and as well as Victoria and New South Wales.

Sydney, the postcard-city of Australia, can never be overlooked. Time abroad in Sydney Australia offers you a wide range of different and unique dining and sightseeing possibilities. From its beautiful bay to its dazzling opera house, the culture of Sydney, Australia sets this city apart from any other city in the world. On any trip to Australia or a plan to study abroad Sydney Australia, visitors and students have the chance to pass through the urban centers of the country. Take my word for it, they are worth every second to get to know and take in.

Anne is director, student services and programs, for study abroad Sydney Australia. Their school semester abroad program led to her experience growing in these studies, such as the spring semester abroad program. http://www.australearn.org/