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Pre-Arrival Guide a ‘Before You Arrive’ Handbook for International Students Multicultural Student Services Learn to succeed | federation.edu.au/multicultural-support Pre-arrival Guide A ‘before you arrive’ handbook for international students CRICOS Provider No. 00103D Contents Contact us Introduction 1 Multicultural Student Services Welcome 3 Federation University Australia Our regions 4 All campuses Before arriving 7 Phone: +61 3 5327 9446 What to bring 8 Email: [email protected] Education Service for Web: www.federation.edu.au/multicultural-support Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 9 www.facebook.com/groups/FedUniInternationalCALD/ FedUni Living 11 On arrival 13 Orientation and enrolment 16 Campus support 17 Getting settled 20 Organising your finances 23 Australia and Australians 25 Social customs 27 Maps 32 Index 39 Information in this publication was current at the time of writing (November 2017). The university reserves the right to alter any program, procedure, regulation or fee. Prospective students should read the contained information carefully and contact the relevant numbers for further information. CC_161117. Introduction The name Federation Federation University Australia University Australia reflects the Federation University Australia (FedUni) is one of the partnerships, collaboration nation’s leading regional universities. With a reputation and co-operation among a for relevance and excellence, FedUni has a strong federated network of tradition of education and training delivery spanning campuses, at both national more than 145 years. We were the nation’s first and international level, which regional, multi-sector university and are the third oldest provides a new and different site of higher learning in Australia. Australian university. We offer access to higher education, TAFE, secondary schooling and research opportunities. With campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland and the Wimmera, our programs are also delivered online and via a range of partner institutes across Australia and around the globe. Small class sizes at FedUni allow for personal contact with academic and support staff. From its establishment in 1870 as the Ballarat School of Mines, FedUni has developed a strong reputation in applied learning methods and for close links with industry. This reputation continues to grow along with the student population, which Mildura now totals around 22,000. AUSTRALIA Albury EEcEchuca Shhepparttoon WWodonga Wimmera Wangaratta Campus Bendiigog Horsham SSttawell VICTORIA Ararat VICTORIAVICTO Hammiltonn BallaratB at Berwick Bairnsdaale MelMeMelelblbbbournourournrne Sale Porttland Geelongg Colac Morwrwell Warrrnamboolooo l GippslGipppss and CaC mpusmpm 1 FedUni continues to develop a reputation nationally and internationally for delivering relevant, high-quality programs that meet the needs of industry and employers. We are very proud of the excellent employment prospects and careers of our graduates – and we will work hard to ensure this success continues. We are proudly regional in focus, national in scope and international in reach. Federation University Australia is where success happens and where individuals and groups will continually learn to succeed. Prem In choosing an overseas destination to further my studies I made two critical but good decisions. The first was to choose Australia and the second was to choose FedUni as a destination. Like many students when I first came to Australia, I was very hesitant as everything was new for me. Now I feel confident and am able to explore more of the country. One of the reasons for my confidence is being able to get support even before I arrived. This was fantastic. I had great support from Multicultural Student Services staff in welcoming me to the university. 2 Welcome Multicultural Student Services Your pre arrival support is the beginning of your transition to life at FedUni and Australia. The Multicultural Student Services (MSS) team provide early support to help you to make the necessary decisions and arrangements during your move. You will see a lot of the team over the first few weeks of Salma the semester as we conduct international orientation Studying PhD in Civil Engineering days and host many welcome events. Before I came here I did not have any Attending your welcome events is important and is a knowledge about Australia or its vital part of your university experience. The first weeks people. I only knew it was a long way of living in Australia can feel very strange and at times from my country and culture, and I lonely for new students. Adjusting to a new was sure I would be homesick very environment, people and way of going about your day soon. I have lived here now for nearly three years and I rarely miss my is both exciting and scary for some. Here are two country because the people around simple pieces of advice; here are so friendly and charming. ‘Ask if you don’t know’. The Multicultural Student I love the smaller campus – it has Services team will answer your questions and help you everything that I need in a peaceful to get the best start to your time at FedUni. and quiet environment. ‘Say Yes’ to all opportunities to meet other students and to improve your English. Welcome to FedUni. We look forward to meeting you. 3 Images of Ballarat courtesy of Ballarat Regional Tourism. Our regions City of Ballarat Strategically located, Ballarat is approximately Tourism 110km north-west of Melbourne, the state Ballarat is one of Victoria’s premier capital. tourist destinations attracting visitors for our gold and architectural Travel time between Ballarat and Melbourne is between heritage, parks and gardens, art 75 minutes and 2 hours (depending on the suburb), and and cultural activities and as a around 90 minutes to Tullamarine International Airport. gateway to western Victoria. The City of Ballarat is located on an area of land under Major events such as the Begonia the traditional custodianship of the Wathaurong people Festival, the Royal South Street and is one of Australia’s largest inland cities and the Competition and sporting events third largest city in Victoria with an estimated population involve both local people and of over 94,000 people. participants from overseas. Regional leader Want to know more about things to do? www.visitballarat.com.au Ballarat is a city of stature, elegance and history. The lure of gold drew people from all over the world to Ballarat in the 1850s, however this has changed. The best thing Manufacturing, tourism, health and community services, about living and education and retailing are now the key industries in the studying in a city. regional area is that people can Ballarat is well known for its schools and hospitals focus on their which service a wide area. Its recreation facilities are studies as there also an important community asset. It has a diverse are no range of community groups, service clubs, sporting disturbances clubs and arts based societies and groups catering for around. a full spectrum of people and interests. Want to know more about Ballarat? 4 www.ballarat.vic.gov.au Images of courtesy of Latrobe City Council. Latrobe City Victoria’s Climate The Gippsland Campus, located in the town In the summer months of Churchill, is approximately 150 kms east of (December – February), Melbourne within the Latrobe City Council. Victoria’s southern climate is dry rather than humid, with Churchill is located on an area of land under the maximum daytime traditional custodianship of the Gunnai Kurnai people temperatures ranging between and was constructed in the 1960s as a service centre 20 and 40 degrees Celsius. for the Hazelwood power station. During the winter months Churchill is one of four central towns in Latrobe City (June – August) the which has a population of over 73,000 people, covers temperatures range between 8 1,425 square kilometres and also includes the towns of and 14 degrees Celsius during Moe/Newborough, Morwell and Traralgon. the day. Winter days are often windy and rainy. Overnight Tourism temperatures, in both winter Latrobe Valley boasts all of the recreational and cultural and summer, are usually much facilities of a large regional centre, while being nestled cooler than day temperatures. among some of the best tourist attractions in the state. These include the Morwell National Park; rail trails and gardens; water and recreational based facilities; arts and culture across 12 galleries and spaces; Walhalla HELPFUL TIP historical village; vineyards and fresh produce. Make sure you bring a mixture The broader Gippsland region also puts you in easy of clothing. In summer it can be reach of beautiful beaches, lakes, national parks and 40 degrees and then at night the Mount Baw Baw ski resort. the temperature can drop really quickly. Be ready for any Want to know more about Latrobe City? weather! www.latrobe.vic.gov.au www.visitlatrobecity.com 5 City of Casey The City of Casey is one of the fastest Tourism growing regions in Australia with around 7,600 Originally a rich agricultural and residents moving there each year. pastoral area during the 1800s, Berwick developed into a satellite The Berwick Campus is located approximately 45 town of Melbourne, eventually being minutes to 1 hour to the west of Melbourne Central incorporated as a suburb of the city Business District (CBD). during the 1990s due to thriving With over 310,000 residents, state-of-the-art property development in the district. infrastructure, an abundance of parks and leisure The Berwick of today is a mix of old facilities, new art spaces, and a diverse and welcoming and new, with a number of community the City of Casey is a popular place to be. attractive parks located within the The City of Casey is one of the most culturally-diverse town centre along with lakes, regions in Victoria, with the highest number of shopping centres and rural areas to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in the north. Berwick is also host to a metropolitan Melbourne, 30% of residents who speak a number of regular markets and language other than English at home and over 150 provides easy access to the different countries of birth represented.
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