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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
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Life Impact The University of Adelaide
Making the Most of a Short Stay
The aim of this workshop is to help you
• adapt quickly to your new environment
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• make the most of your time in Adelaide
Make use of time, let not advantage slip.
William Shakespeare
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Making the Most of a Short Stay
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
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Meet the Mentors
Student Life on Campus
Trips to Victor Harbour
BBQ
Life Impact The University of Adelaide
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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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Multicultural Australia
– Migration Museum
– Cultural Festivals
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Feb March
March
March
23 Sept- 4 Oct
27 Sept
15 Oct – 25 Oct
Fringe
Adelaide Festival
Clipsal 500
Oz Asia Festival
Moon Lantern Festival
Adelaide Film Festival
Many, many more
– Food
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Global cuisine – diversity of restaurants/cafe & ingredients
Gouger Street
Rundle Street
Beachside cafes
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Multicultural & vibrant campus
– 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
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Set your priorities (MyList)
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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
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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
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