NYU Sydney welcomed its fall semester students at the end of July for orientation. Packed with exciting and informative events on and beyond the beautiful University of Sydney campus, the week helped students get acquainted with their new home and each other. With a scavenger hunt and visits to Parliament House and the Sydney Tower Eye, students were immersed in this spectacular city as well as introduced to Indigenous Australian culture. Check out some of highlights of this exciting week in these incredible photos.

Students fuel up on a healthy breakfast before their first day of NYU Sydney’s orientation begins.

NYU students join the entire intake of international students in the Great Hall for their official welcome.

NYU Sydney student Alyssa Minor gets up close and personal with some of Australia’s unique wildlife during a trip to a research and conservation park.

NYU Sydney students gather for orientation events at the University of Sydney’s main quadrangle.

Students arrive for their guided architectural tour of the stunning Sydney Opera House.

The NYU Sydney cohort continues through the world-famous opera house stopping to appreciate the harbor views.

Dr. Andy West (center) hosts NYU Sydney’s Global Orientations session on Australian politics.

Assistant Director of Academic Coordination and Planning Yuri Ogura (right) chats with students while they head to the Chau Chak Wing Museum, where they will take a guided tour of the Indigenous collections.