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Life Impact The University of Adelaide
Making the Most of a Short Stay
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CENTRE
Division of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic)
GROUND FLOOR, OLD CLASSICS WING
THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE SA 5005
AUSTRALIA
TELEPHONE +61 8 8303 4828
FACSIMILE +61 8 8303 4352
isc@adelaide.edu.au
CRICOS Provider Number 00123M
Making the Most of a Short Stay
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The aim of this workshop is to help you
• adapt quickly to your new environment &
• make the most of your time in Adelaide
Make use of time, let not advantage slip.William Shakespeare
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Get Orientated
• Priority 1 – secure accommodation– Attend an Accommodation & how to find it
workshop– Visit Accommodation Services– It might be possible to extend RAH
• Plan your Orientation Timetable
• 16 – 20 February International students Orientation
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International students Orientation Program
• Academic workshops including– Goal Setting and Time Management– Study Abroad & Exchange Student Briefing– Library tours
• Enrolment advice sessions• Enrol!
• Networking and Social Programs including– Meet the Mentors– Student Life on Campus– Trips to Victor Harbour– BBQ
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Ongoing Orientation
• Peer Assisted Study Sessions PASS
• ISC Morning Tea
• Faculty Peer Mentoring Programs
• Language & Cultural Exchange Program
• Experience Adelaide
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Support Services
• ISC
• Writing Centre
• Maths Drop in Centre
• Disability Services
• Counselling
• Education and Welfare Officers
• Faculty specific support
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So many opportunities.
• Explore other cultures
• Embrace new experiences
• Develop new friendships
• See the sights
• Travel
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Indigenous Australia / First Australians– Tandanya Cultural Institute (Grenfell Street)
– SA Museum - Australian Aboriginal Cultural Gallery
– Art Gallery of SA - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Collections
– Adelaide Botanic Gardens – Guided Tours
– Organised tours
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– Migration Museum
– Cultural Festivals• Feb March Fringe• March Adelaide Festival• March Clipsal 500• 23 Sept- 4 Oct Oz Asia Festival• 27 Sept Moon Lantern Festival• 15 Oct – 25 Oct Adelaide Film Festival
Many, many more
– Food • Global cuisine – diversity of restaurants/cafe & ingredients • Gouger Street• Rundle Street• Beachside cafes
Multicultural Australia
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– 6000+ international students
– Students from over 70 countries
– Try a new language & new food
– Share your culture with others
– Join the Language & Cultural Exchange Program
– Join one of the clubs or sporting groups
Multicultural & vibrant campus
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Set your priorities (MyList)
Attend an Aussie Football game (AFL) Have a BBQ in a park Cycle to one of the beaches on a free city bike Kayak with dolphins on the Port River Get up close and personal with some wildlife Attend one of the many Festivals Go to a gig (The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel, Port
Road) Visit one of the seaside towns Hike part of the Heysen Trail Explore the ‘outback” Spend a day in one of the wine districts Try vegemite, Haighs chocolates, Farmers Union
Ice coffee, Coopers Pale Ale or chicken salt
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What’s On?
• Chat to locals• Newspapers
– Weekly - Messenger– Fortnightly - Rip in, dB– Monthly - Adelaide Review
• International Student Guide• ISC Newsletter (Weekly)• Adelaide Visitor Centre• thethousands.com.au/adelaide
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Past Study Abroad / Exchange student advice
Becky – United States“Do everything you can to step outside of your comfort zone, and make the most of every minute.”
Taylor – Canada“Keep an open mind and you'll learn so much about yourself, other people, and another part of the world.”
Noriko – Japan“Adelaide is a world away from my life back in Japan, but I haven't experienced much of a culture shock - I just enjoy the difference!”
www.international.adelaide.edu.au/whyadelaide/students.html