Semester 1 Fees
The final instalment for Semester 1 fees is due on Wednesday 15 April. You can pay by cheque or credit/debit card at the Student Information Centre (SIC).
For your safety, SIC cannot accept cash payments. If you wish to pay by cash, please take your invoice to any Westpac Bank branch. Alternatively, you can take your cash to a bank and request a bank cheque for a small fee. |
Win yourself a $100 Coles Myer Gift Card!
 We're conducting an online survey of new international students who started their studies between January and March 2009.
Your responses will help us improve our services and provide feedback to agents to better their services to prospective students.
It'll only take you 15–20 minutes and you could win one of five gift cards valued at $100 each (valid at any Coles, Myer, K-Mart, Target, Bi-Lo or Officeworks store).
If you commenced your course between January and March this year, you'll soon receive an email to your Swinburne student email address inviting you to complete the survey.
Your responses will be treated with the strictest confidence and will in no way impact on your relationship with Swinburne. No personal information will be made available to any third party.
Careers and Employment Seminar Series
Do you want to improve your job hunting techniques and learn how to gain key employability skills? Want to find out how to increase your chances of gaining employment and stay competitive in the job market?
Find out how with the Careers and Employment Unit's international student seminar series!
How to be competitive in the Australian job market | Thursday 23 April | TD 121
Increase your chances of gaining employment and stay competitive in the current labour market.
Job seeking and employability skills | Thursday 30 April | AGSE 207
Improve your job hunting techniques and learn how to gain key employability skills.
Register online and find out about additional seminars next month.
Welcome Booth Survey
Are you a new student? Did you arrive at Melbourne Airport between Monday 16 and Friday 20 February? Were you greeted by student volunteers at the International Student Welcome Booth?
If so, the City of Melbourne would greatly value your feedback to assist with organising this service in the future.
What's your next step?
Pathways Month is designed especially for ELICOS, Foundation, Unilink and TAFE students to find out about further study options and career opportunities.
There will be a separate session for each faculty to talk about the range of options for further study and a representative from the Careers and Employment Unit will provide information and advice to help make sure you're ready for the workplace.
Business and Enterprise
Friday 24 April | 1.00pm–2.00pm | TD 144 |
Information and Communications Technologies
Friday 1 May | 1.00pm–2.00pm | TD 144 |
Engineering and Industrial Sciences
Friday 8 May | 1.00pm–2.00pm | TD 144 |
Life and Social Sciences
Friday 15 May | 1.00pm–2.00pm | TD 144 |
Click here for more information about Pathways Month.
Returning Home Workshops
No one likes going home, but we all have to do it eventually. Our Returning Home Workshops will give you all the information and advice you need, including:
- Graduation and Awards – Applying for your award and attending your graduation ceremony.
- Swinburne Alumni Association – Staying in touch with other graduates.
- Careers and Employment – Useful tips on career search and employment opportunities.
- Swinburne Student Counsellors – Tips on readjusting to life back home.
The next workshop will be held on Wednesday 16 April at the Hawthorn and Prahran campuses. Click here for full details.
English Conversation Lounge
Looking for a friendly, informal way to practise your English?
SSAA's English Conversation Lounge not only allows you to practise your language skills but it's also a great opportunity to meet other students. It's run by student volunteers and a different topic is up for discussion each week.
The next meeting will be held at the Hawthorn campus on Thursday 9 April from 12.00–1.00pm; Level 4, UN Building. Check out the SSAA website for more info.
London calling?
 If you've always dreamt of visiting the UK, here's your chance with The London Experience.
This six-week program is a great opportunity to gain international work experience and explore England. You'll get to meet a bunch of new mates and live like a local in Central London with a four-week work placement.
It's also a great stepping stone if you're planning to continue working or travelling in the UK or elsewhere in Europe.
Next trips departs Tuesday 24 November. Contact Emma Rhodes on (03) 9214 6883 or erhodes@swin.edu.au for more info.
 Get out on the water with SUWW
Swinburne University Waterski and Wakeboarders (SUWW) is a fun and exciting club to be part of. You don't have to be an expert – anyone can learn a new skill. And what better way to do it than in a relaxed environment with other members of SUWW?
SUWW also holds regular social events throughout the year, the first of which is Party Cruise 2009. It'll be held on Thursday 23 April. Tickets are $55 (includes alcohol and food). You don't have to be a member, so get in quick as tickets will sell fast.
Check out www.suww.com for more info.
Academic Support Program
The semester is now underway, but if you're having any concerns about your studies, don't forget the Academic Success Program.
These free workshops run throughout the semester and cover a range of topics, including time management, keeping up your motivation, managing stress effectively and managing exam anxiety.
Be proactive with your studies and don't wait until you start having difficulties. Register online for one of the workshops now!
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Need some one-on-one advice?
SSAA Academic Advisers are here to help you with free, confidential and independent advice for a range of academic, administrative and personal issues.
They assist hundreds of students each year with grievances, discrimination, academic appeals, progress review meetings, special consideration, academic misconduct hearings (an allegation of plagiarism, for example) and harassment matters.
They'll listen to your issues and provide unbiased advice on the best way forward.
Click here for more information about SSAA Academic Advisers on your campus. |
What's on in Melbourne?
Looking for some fun in the city? Check out what's happening in and around Melbourne this month.
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