International Leadership: Australia – New Zealand

The application for Leadership Australia-New Zealand is now closed.

If you have any questions, you can contact Liz Allred at: liz.allred@usu.edu

If you want to grow as a leader, dust off your passport and see the world. There is no substitute for traveling, seeing unique places, and meeting with others to learn their stories and culture. Over Spring Break 2024, the Covey Leadership Center will organize an extraordinary trip to Sydney, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand. You will expand your global perspective and understanding as you meet with principle-centered leaders in government, business, and education. We will also engage in cultural experiences with the indigenous people of both countries and learn leadership lessons from The Shire by studying J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings by visiting Hobbiton in New Zealand. This leadership experience will transform how you see the world and how you see your potential in it.

Passport Requirement

You must have a current passport that does not expire before September 20, 2024 to participate in this program. If you need to get a passport or renew your passport, you must submit an EXPEDITED application by November 17, 2023 and provide proof of submission (takes 7-9 weeks).

The USU Card Office in the TSC can assist you (appointment required). A copy of your passport or proof of submission is due by the application deadline of November 17. This is REQUIRED.

Any questions, contact Liz Allred, Program Director of Global Learning, at liz.allred@usu.edu

Program Dates

Application Deadline: Friday, November 17, 2023
Spring Semester: Enroll in BUS 2000: Foundations of International Programs AUS-NZ during first half of Spring Semester (1 credit) – taught on Mondays 4-6pm (CRN 12279, section 001)
Travel Dates: March 7 or 8 – March 17 (depart USA on Thursday, March 7 OR Friday, March 8 to arrive in Sydney, Australia on Saturday, March 9; depart Auckland, New Zealand on Sunday, March 17 to follow your individual itinerary)

Program Requirements

Good academic standing
Minimum GPA of 2.75
Submission of a complete application
Submission of a copy of passport by November 17, 2023 OR proof of a submitted expedited passport application
Interview with program leader (to be scheduled once application is submitted)
Mandatory enrollment in BUS 2000: Foundations of International Programs AUS-NZ during first half of Spring Semester (1 credit) Mondays 4-6 pm (CRN 12279, section 001)
Ability to walk 60-90 minutes, including on uneven surfaces. Ability to walk up stairs as elevators or escalators may not be available in buildings, metro stations, or cultural sites. If accommodation is needed, contact the USU Disability Resource Center.

Program Costs

$3,000 (current estimate)
Participants purchase own airfare
Visas are required to enter Australia and New Zealand. Information will be provided by Liz Allred on when and how to apply for your visas. Cost is minimal and is paid by the participant.

What does the program cost include?

Please read carefully!

Includes: $200 program deposit, hotel accommodations (twin or triple rooms) with daily breakfast, one-way airfare Sydney to Auckland, program-related ground transportation, cultural experiences, tips, medical/evacuation insurance, admin costs
Does NOT include: airfare into Sydney and out of Auckland, lunches and dinners, WI-FI if not free at hotel, personal activities and other expenses including, travel to/from SLC Airport, airport-hotel transfer in Sydney, hotel-airport transfer in Auckland, visas, and any other expenses not detailed above

If you require assistance purchasing your airfare, please contact Liz Allred, Program Director for Global Learning, at liz.allred@usu.edu.

Scholarship Opportunities

Covey Leadership Scholarship

Upon submitting a program application, all students will automatically be considered for one of the four Covey Leadership Scholarships. This scholarship will cover the program cost of $3,250. Other costs, including airfare, are student responsibilities. To be eligible to be considered, students must be FAFSA eligible. If you've not yet applied for FAFSA, please do so immediately if you want to be considered.

Your program application is considered as this scholarship application.

Huntsman Opportunity Scholarship

All students with a declared major in the Huntsman School of Business and who have a minimum GPA of 2.75 are eligible to apply for a Huntsman Opportunity Scholarship. Scholarships are competitive and not guaranteed. Applicants are encouraged to be thoughtful and intentional in their responses to the short essay questions. Students are encouraged to not delay their application.

Opportunity Scholarship Overview

Applications

Application Deadline: Friday, November 13, 2023

Please contact Liz Allred at liz.allred@usu.edu with any questions.

Travel

Schedule

Thursday, March 7 OR Friday March 8	Depart for Sydney, Australia, following personal itinerary There are direct flights to Sydney out of Los Angeles (LAX) but cheaper flights are available. Be sure to check for arrival time and day. You will purchase a multi-city ticket, into Sydney and out of Australia
Saturday, March 9	Arrive in Sydney and transfer to hotel (directions will be provided), check-in at 3pm (store luggage with front desk if you arrive earlier)
Sunday, March 10	Excursion
Monday, March 11	Program visits
Tuesday, March 12	Program visits
Wednesday, March 13	Fly to Auckland
Thursday, March 14	Program visits
Friday, March 15	Program visits (Hobbiton and Whakarewarewa (Maori village)
Saturday, March 16	Free Day
Sunday, March 17	Fly to SLC following individual itineraries.

Lodging

Students will share a twin or triple room.

Visa/Travel Authorization

Visas are required for Australia and New Zealand. Instructions and required information will be provided when it is time to apply for these visas. Cost is minimal and is paid by the participant.

Contact Us

Bret Crane

Associate Professor, Marketing and Strategy Department and Executive Director, Covey Leadership Center

435.797.6647
bret.crane@usu.edu
EBB 318H

Liz Allred

Program Director, Global Learning

435.797.7621
liz.allred@usu.edu
EBB 318K