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)

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THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE SA 5005

AUSTRALIA

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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