International House Prospectus Welcome to International House our community nurtures personal growth and empowers students with the ideals of an open-minded and accepting society, where cultural differences are celebrated and people are valued for who they are. At International House, students quickly find a sense of belonging, participating in the International House ‘spirit’ that pervades every facet of life at this college. We at International House are a family, and that family is continuously growing. With the added value of high-quality residential facilities and academic support, International House is a great foundation for young people as they embark on the next International House is the residential college of chapter in their lives. choice for students who have a burning curiosity for the world, and who aspire to live in I hope you enjoy learning about International an energetic and globally-minded community. House and the possibilities that can unfold for you by joining this truly diverse community. We were founded on the concept of Fraternitas - a fellowship of young people united together Dr Deborah Seifert AM for peace across cultural and national Head of College, International House boundaries. Based on this premise, Email: [email protected] 2 International House Prospectus International House is a residential college that is owned by the University of Melbourne and is located in the heart of Melbourne’s premier education precinct, Parkville. Music Musical/ Student Our resident population consists of around 350 Nights Play Magazine undergraduate and graduate students, from all over Australia and the world. We are a community that is devoted to academic success, intercultural understanding and personal growth. Cultural Barbeques Movie Nights Festivals 290+ Undergraduate Students College LAN Themed Ball Events Parties 50+ Graduate 40% Australian AFL, Basketball, Soccer, Students 60% International 13+ Netball, plus many more! HD Gaming Pool Cable TV Consoles Table 7000 Library 70+ Tutorial Computer Books Subjects Lab Table Sports Gym Tennis equipment 24/7 Study Free Experienced Spaces Printing Tutors facebook.com/ Multipurpose Student Run Music Rooms/ ihmelbourne international Court Cafe instruments housemelbourne Living at International House Starting university can seem daunting, especially if you're moving to a new city or country. International House will welcome you into a supportive, friendly and culturally-diverse community of young people. We provide a stress-free environment so you can focus on university. The IH difference Leisure facilities When you become an International Whether it's being taught to become a House resident (IHer) you become part barista, watching sport or cable on our of a global community. We're there to big screen TVs, or playing video games assist you whilst you're at uni, and long or a game of table tennis or pool against after you've completed your course. other IHers, there's always something happening at International House. Through our comprehensive tutorial program and ongoing support, we will We also have a gym, tennis and work closely with you to help you adapt basketball courts, and we're located near to your new university life, and help you some spectacular parks and the to expand your academic horizons. University's sports and recreation centre. You'll also be exposed to world-class speakers at various House activities, Meals and our international alumni networks - Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served who can help you to navigate your every day for undergraduates in our career. dining hall. Dining as a community is one of the best ways to meet people and As you can see, International House is socialise. The menu is wholesome and is more than just accommodation. influenced by food from around the world. Vegetarian options are always available and we accommodate most Pastoral care dietary requests. Pastoral care is a way of saying that we help you to look after yourself - and we Graduates largely self-cater; however, take it very seriously. International the House provides graduate residents House is committed to providing a safe with daily breakfast in the dining hall. and inclusive environment, where differences are valued and resident well- being is everyone's responsibility. At the core of our pastoral care program are 10+ residential tutors who live among the students and who get to know the student population. They provide support, offer advice and act as mentors. We also have Residential Assistants (RAs) and First Responders, who are trained to deal with matters related to harassment and bullying. All of our staff and residents are guided by University of Melbourne policies, the University's 'Safer Community Program', and the intercollegiate 'Fair Treatment Policy and Procedures'. 4 InternationalInternational House House Prospectus Prospectus Rooms Undergraduate rooms Our residents' individual rooms are set amongst 1.5 hectares of Furnishings: beautiful gardens, outdoor recreation areas and sporting Single bed, study desk, heating, wardrobe and WiFi internet. facilities. International House quickly becomes a peaceful home-away-from-home for new residents. New undergraduate residents enjoy their own private, heated single room, and have plenty of opportunities to get to know other residents. Bathrooms are shared and a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave and kettle are located on each floor. Female-only floors are also available on request, but are subject to availability. Undergraduate residents live at International House for the entire academic year. Our graduate residents enjoy modern studio apartment-style living in their own, dedicated apartment building. Each apartment is heated with an en-suite bathroom, and comes furnished with a double bed, chair, study area, and plenty of storage space. Graduate residents share a fully equipped communal kitchen on each floor, or for an additional fee can elect to move into an apartment with a kitchenette (subject to availability). Graduate residents live at International House for the entire Graduate rooms calendar year. Furnishings: Ensuite bathroom, double bed, chair, study nook, wardrobe Our location and WiFi internet. International House is a 10-minute walk from the University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus and 10 minutes by tram to RMIT, the State Library and the city’s CBD. Royal Park Train Station & Melbourne Zoo Edinburgh Gardens Melbourne Airport Ave (30minutes by car) liott El Tram Route 1,8 Royal Park Princes Park College Cres THE ROYAL ygon St CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL L Melbourne University Tin Alley Sport Elgin St Royal Parade Flemington Rd THE ROYAL Faraday St MELBOURNE HOSPITAL Rathdowne St Nicholson St Grattan St Brunswick St University Square Swanston St ygon St L MELBOURNE CBD Melbourne Museum Tram Route 19 Elizabeth St Tram Route 1,8 ROYAL EXHIBITION BUILDING International House Prospectus 5 Community and Cultural Events At International House, students have the opportunity to be involved in a rich cultural events program. These events draw the college together, and allow students to show off their musical or performing talents, and have plenty of fun! Orientation Week Four of the most special formal dinners of the year are the Commencement Dinner, Starting the day you move in to the Scholars Dinner, Winter Dinner and House, this action-packed week will take Valedictory Dinner. the stress out of moving to Melbourne. It allows new students (‘freshers’) to Performances become familiar with their new city and International House, and make plenty Students who play a musical instrument or of new friends before lectures start. enjoy acting, singing or dancing Orientation Week is held the week before will have opportunities to display their Edinburgh university lectures commence, so talents at one of many student-organised Gardens students have a chance to settle in and performances, including the International feel comfortable in their new home. House play, national nights, music night, Café International or mid-week cultural Social events dinners. If you prefer to work behind the scenes, then sound and lighting, set Social activities form the pulse of life at and costume design, photography or International House, and students are publicity associated with these events may never short of an event to entertain them. provide the perfect opportunity to express Intercultural harmony days, barbeques, your artistic talent! cultural festivals such as the Songkran water festival and the Holi festival, as Intercollegiate events well as community activities like movie nights, an IH ball, LAN parties and During the year, the Intercollegiate quidditch competitions make up a broad Activities Council (ICAC) organises events program designed to build the a comprehensive events calendar so that spirit of friendship in our multicultural students living at colleges affiliated with community. These events generally occur the University of Melbourne can get to on weekends and during the breaks, so know each other. In the past this has they don’t interfere with university included a Battle of the Bands, the lectures. Intercollegiate Play, a Fresher Dance-Off, film festivals, trivia, writing and art Formal dinners exhibitions, pool and darts competitions, debating and much more. Twice each week during the academic year, International House puts on a See the photographs and videos special dinner known as High Table, on social media: where students acknowledge certain traditions and get dressed up in an ihmelbourne