The Swinburne Experience
- Pre-Departure Information and Free Airport Pick Up Service
- Welcome Hours
- Orientation
- SwinMates Club
- Farewell Ceremony
Pre-Departure Information and Free Airport Pick Up Service
A free airport pick up service is available for all Swinburne International Study Abroad students when they first arrive.
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Online Booking System
You can use our Online Booking System to arrange the Pick Up Service before you arrive. You must book at least 3 days before you arrive, otherwise we will not be able to guarantee a place for you.
If you are arriving with family members or friends they will be required to pay on arrival. Please include your family members when you fill in the booking form.
Welcome Hours
‘Welcome Hours’ are a great opportunity to find out more about the Study Abroad program and meet other students who have just arrived.
Welcome Hours at Hawthorn (for Hawthorn, Prahran, Lilydale students)
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 14 February – Friday 18 February |
11.00am | Swinburne Abroad Reference Library Swinburne International Level 1 Swinburne Place West Building Hawthorn Campus |
Welcome Hours at Lilydale (for Lilydale students)
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 16 February | 11.00am | Swinburne Abroad Office Student Information Centre Room 120, LA Building Lilydale Campus |
Welcome Hours at Prahran (for Prahran students)
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 17 February | 11.00am | Swinburne Abroad Office Level 2, PK Building Prahran Campus |
Orientation
Orientation is compulsory for all Study Abroad students.
Orientation is designed to provide new Study Abroad students with an introduction to the academic, social and cultural life in Australia. You'll also learn about Swinburne's facilities and services with important academic sessions and fun activities.
| Hawthorn campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Time | Venue | Ensure you bring |
| Monday 21 February 2011 | 9.00am | Venue to be confirmed (Hawthorn Campus) | A photocopy of your passport and your visa |
SwinMates Club
SwinMates is now a vibrant student club through SSAA here at Swinburne for exchange and study abroad students at the Hawthorn, Prahran and Lilydale campuses. SwinMates Club organises activities and events for visiting exchange and Study Abroad students so they can meet, talk, go out and share experiences with local Swinburne students.The Club organise trips and activities, give advice on getting around the city, suggest places to visit and advise of the best places to go for help at Swinburne as well has fun. Local students can learn more about possible exchange opportunities of their own from our visiting exchange students! As well as socialising with the SwinMates, the club helps develop inter cultural communication skills and provides international networking opportunities.
Planned Activities
Trip to see Australian Football
Going to see Australian football or ‘footy’, as it is affectionately called by locals, is a must for anyone visiting Australia. Experience the thrill and excitement of Australian football at the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Farewell Ceremony
Swinburne Abroad hosts a Farewell Ceremony at the conclusion of each semester to farewell visiting Study Abroad students. Students are awarded a certificate for participating in the program and the evening event is a great opportunity for you to celebrate your time at Swinburne and in Australia.
Australian students who are leaving Australia on Swinburne Abroad programs also attend the ceremony, so it is a good opportunity to meet Australian students who might be studying in your home country.
