International student survey winners!
Swinburne International would like to extend a big thank-you to everyone who completed our survey of new international students last year. All up we received about 450 responses – which is one in five new international students.
All respondents were put into a draw to win one of five $100 Coles Myer Gift Cards. Congratulations to the following lucky winners: Lise Hansen, S. Lu, Sujal Shrestha, Kar Yee Hiew and C. De Jesus Coelho.
The survey results will help us improve the quality of assistance and support we provide to all international students.
| OSHC Worldcare |
Don't let the measles get you! |
 Did you know OSHC Worldcare is Swinburne's preferred provider of Overseas Student Health Cover?
OSHC
provides health insurance that covers the cost of hospital medical treatment, some pharmaceutical items and ambulance assistance in an emergency.
OSHC Worldcare is on campus at Swinburne every week to assist with:
- Medical expense claims
- Changing or renewing your membership
- Answering all your questions about overseas health cover.
Find out when an OSHC representative is available on your campus. |
Measles is pretty rare in Australia these days. Despite widespread use of a reliable vaccine, however, there have recently been three reported cases in Melbourne – one of which was an international student.
Measles is a highly contagious virus that causes a skin rash and fever. Symptoms
may include:
- Fever
- Runny nose
- Dry cough
- Sore and red eyes
- Red and bluish spots inside the mouth
- Red and blotchy rash that appears on the face and hairline then spreads to the body.
Immunisation is the best protection and is available from the Health Service on the Hawthorn campus for $27.00.
Make an appointment with the Swinburne Health Service today. |
Swinburne Library
 Just starting your studies at Swinburne? If you'd like to learn more about the Swinburne Library, come to a workshop where you'll find out about all the resources available.
View the schedule of Library Training Workshops on your campus.
The Swinburne Library also has lots of books that will help you get used to living and studying in Australia, which include:
- Communication skills for international students in business (Tracey Bretag)
- Academic writing: a handbook for international students (Stephen Bailey)
- International student's guide: studying in English at university (Ricky Lowes)
The library also has many of the books you'll need for your course, so be sure to pay a visit soon. The friendly staff will be glad to help find what you need.
Global Leadership in Boston
 Are you a postgraduate business student thinking about studying abroad or fast tracking your studies?
Our Global Leadership in Boston program gives you the chance to travel to Northeastern University and complete two intensive units in only four weeks!
You'll get to study at one of the USA's top entrepreneurial universities, giving your resume a competitive edge and helping you stand out with future employers.
Applications close Monday 16 February, so you'll need to get in fast!
For more information contact Neema at Swinburne's Centre for Global Programs on (03) 9214 4429 or by email at ncucinotta@swin.edu.au.
 Can chocolate improve your memory?
Are you – or someone you know – aged between 40 to 60 years old and want to earn $100? Swinburne's Brain Sciences Institute is conducting research into the effectiveness of a dark chocolate drink rich in antioxidants on improving memory, cognition and cardiovascular function in healthy, middle-aged people.
They're looking for participants who aren't on any medication to take part in a 30-day clinical trial. Participation involves three, five-hour testing sessions in Hawthorn; participants will receive $100 compensation on completion of the trial.
If you or someone you know is interested in taking part, contact Karen Nolidin on (03) 9214 4444 or by email at nutra@swin.edu.au
| Moonlight Cinema |
Swinburne's International Student Advisory Group (ISAG) is offering discounted Moonlight Cinema tickets to see The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
When: 8.30pm, Friday 13 February
Where: Royal Melbourne Botanic Gardens
Tickets are at a special price of $5.00 and are limited to one per student. Book at the Swinburne Student Amenities Association SSAA) office on your campus.
Bring your own food, drinks and rugs to sit on. Bean beds available for hire and food and drinks are available for purchase.
Gates open at 7.00pm and the movie starts at sundown (approximately 8.30pm).
Click here for information about how to get there. |
Get out on the water with SUWW
 Looking for a great way to meet new people? Always wanted to try wakeboarding or waterskiing? Now's the time to try!
Swinburne University Waterski and Wakeboarders (SUWW) offers you the chance to get out on the water behind our own Matrix Sorrento boat.
Our next big trip is the New Members Camp. All you need is a pair of shorts and a bit of enthusiasm – we'll take care of everything else! Stay tuned for dates.
New members are welcome no matter what your experience. We also run a number of events for you to meet people from Swinburne and other universities around Melbourne.
For more information, call Sam Rickard on 0400 173 816 or email samual.rickard@gmail.com
Swinburne Student Amenities Association (SSAA)
Swinburne Student Amenities Association (SSAA) has a month of activities lined up for Orientation in February.
Thursday 5 February | DJ Algorhythm
Wednesday 11 February | Traditional Indian and Bollywood dancers
Tuesday 17 February | Josh Owen Band
Wednesday 25 February | Carnivale and percussion bands, mask making and limbo
Thursday 26 February | Extreme sport demos
Visit the SSAA website for more information. Stay tuned for more fun-filled events in the coming months!
What's on in Melbourne?
Looking for some fun in the city? Check out what's happening in and around Melbourne throughout February.
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