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COLLEGE 2017 Arrival Guide The University of Adelaide College college.adelaide.edu.au 2017 Arrival Guide Welcome Welcome to The University of Adelaide College. This guide will help you make the most of your chosen course and will give you useful information that you can refer to during your stay. So, what’s studying at You will soon meet people from around the Contents world, try new things, and live in a different the College really like? culture. One of the best ways to make sure Arriving in Adelaide .................................. 4 You have probably already imagined what that your transition goes smoothly is to College Facilities ...................................... 5 your life will be like at The University of maintain a positive attitude and stay healthy. Local Information ..................................... 6 Adelaide College in Adelaide. You may have View your new environment as a place to learn Adjusting to a New Culture .....................10 ideas about life in Australia based on films, interesting things about yourself and others. television or stories from friends and family. Try to get enough sleep, eat properly, exercise, Homestay Accommodation ....................11 This guide aims to make your transition and participate in social activities. Take time Laws and Customs ................................12 into Australia as enjoyable and easy as to observe and enjoy the new things going on Health and Safety ...................................13 possible and will tell you what to expect around you and appreciate the differences Useful Contact Details ............................14 when you attend the College. We hope that you find in Australia. this information will help you to form realistic Important Information .............................16 expectations and encourage you to take Please note: The information within this guide is advantage of the many opportunities ahead. I have more questions... intended to provide you with some suggestions and options close to the College but you should choose Please contact your local representative if you suppliers/services based on your own requirements. have more questions before you depart. After Will I be able to adjust to you arrive, the staff at the College will be happy a new culture? to help you with any problems that you have or At the College we understand that your any questions you want to ask. transition into life in a different culture may be For further assistance, please ask at reception challenging at times – but it will also be fun. on Level 2, 132 Grenfell Street. Foundation Studies and Degree Transfer programs (The University of Adelaide) CRICOS 00123M | English language programs (Kaplan) CRICOS 03127E. Published November 2016. Version 1.0. 1 2017 Arrival Guide Arriving in Adelaide The emotion associated with leaving home and the initial excitement of travelling can be exhausting. Your initial impressions of your new surroundings may be confusing. It will take some time for you to become familiar with your new environment. This is an opportunity to meet other new and current students and to become familiar with the College and the city. Preparing for your Under 18 students new experience If you are under the age of 18, Australian You probably have mixed feelings about your law considers you to be a minor and as such new experience. You may feel apprehensive the College takes special interest in your leaving behind familiarity and stepping into welfare and development. the unknown, while also feeling excited Under 18 students are required to personally about starting a new chapter in your life. meet with their home class teacher or with You can prepare yourself for the experience a member of the College’s Student Services by reflecting on your decision to study staff every two weeks so that the College overseas by asking yourself the following can assess general welfare and ensure questions: that these students are managing well in their new environment with respect to their > Why have I decided to study overseas? accommodation, finances, friendships, health, > What do I expect to gain from studies and contacting their family on a regular overseas study? basis. The College takes its responsibility to > What are my goals? take care of Under 18 students very seriously > What are some of the difficulties I and regular checks are made to ensure that might face? the circumstances of Under 18 students during their time in Adelaide is optimal at all times. Keeping in mind why you are doing this overseas study is useful when you face It is a requirement under Australian law that challenges in your new environment. you keep the College informed at all times of where you are living. Under 18 students are not permitted to live in ‘Independent Rental’ Learn about your accommodation until they are 18 years of age. new environment It is a requirement of the Australian Department of Immigration and Border > Talk to staff and students. Ask them Protection that students under the age of where they recommend visiting in the city 18 live in accommodation approved by the > Ask the friendly locals if you need directions College until they turn 18 if the College is your > Try out the public transport. Learn how the legal guardian. This approved accommodation ticketing system works. Take a ride on the is exclusive to homestay or a hostel where free city loop bus identified by its yellow prior arrangements have been made with colour and 99C number management for extra support and supervision. > Walk around your local area and the city The College welcomes students under the during the day age of 18. > Take a friend with you to see and To commence study at the University of explore more Adelaide, students must be 17 years old. > Make an appointment to meet with Student Please contact the College for further Services staff so they can help you settle in information and to ensure you comply with the University’s age admission requirements. 2 Published November 2016. Version 1.0. Foundation Studies and Degree Transfer programs (The University of Adelaide) CRICOS 00123M | English language programs (Kaplan) CRICOS 03127E. 2017 Arrival Guide College Facilities The University of Adelaide College is located in the Central Business District of Adelaide, within the University of Adelaide precinct. Students at the College are enrolled in University of Adelaide Pathway Programs and therefore have access to a wide range of facilities and services at the University. Teaching and Airport pick-up learning spaces If you prefer the convenience, or if you are The College campus is a modern, spacious under 18 years of age when you start at the building consisting of classrooms, a quiet study College, the College will arrange an airport area, three computer suites, multimedia rooms, pick-up for a cost of AUD140. resource centre, student kitchen, student To arrange an airport pick-up, contact your lounge including a piano, couches agent if they organised your enrolment for you and foosball table, staff offices. or if you prefer, contact the Manager Student Services (Accommodation & Administration) – [email protected] – with Student services your full name, the program you are enrolled in, The College’s full-time Student Services team arrival date, flight number and time and closely monitors the academic performance of we will send you the confirmation of your students and assists students with any issue airport pick-up. related to managing their study and workload. Student Services can also help students to find out more about the pathway to their chosen Common room career. The College students also have exclusive access to the College student common room where students can meet with friends, eat Welfare counselling and relax. The room includes a plasma TV, The College Student Services team works hard piano, foosball table, student kitchen, vending to ensure the happiness and well-being of all machine and couches. of our students during their time at the College. Students can meet with them at any time to discuss any challenges that may arise. A On-arrival services Student Services Coordinator will also closely > Airport pickup supervise any Under 18 year-old students with > Orientation to local sites and facilities regular meetings and > Assistance with public transport reports back to parents. > Social events to meet other students and make friends Accommodation > Temporary and permanent If you require assistance with this, we accommodation placement have a dedicated Manager Student Services > Orientation to the University of (Accommodation and Administration) who will Adelaide campus help you find a place to live which best suits > University of Adelaide Student Card your personal needs. Foundation Studies and Degree Transfer programs (The University of Adelaide) CRICOS 00123M | English language programs (Kaplan) CRICOS 03127E. Published November 2016. Version 1.0. 3 2017 Arrival Guide Local Information – Post Office & Banks Post offices and banks are located throughout Adelaide with several within walking distance of the College. Foreign exchange services are mostly located within the city. Post offices Exchanging foreign currency Post Offices offer more than just postal Students may change foreign currency services. Bus/train tickets and phone cards to Australian currency at banks during can also be purchased here. trading hours. Australian postcodes can be found at the HSBC Bank: Ground Floor, back of the White Pages directory or online 55 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 at www.whitepages.com.au Phone: 1300 308 008 The College will accept, hold onto and > Travellers cheques made out in foreign pass onto you your mail if it is urgent, for a currency – There is no charge for temporary period. exchanging into Australian dollars. Address: The University of Adelaide College, > Travellers cheques made out in Australian 132 Grenfell Street, Adelaide. dollars – There can be an AUD5 charge for changing each amount per visit (best to cash Banks in a larger amount at one time).