Monash Clayton Campus
2017 Second Chance Camp
MSA Host Scheme camps are a great way for students to jump into their university life, find their feet and make a whole lot of friends in a beautiful beach location. The friends you make at Host Scheme Camps will stay with you all the way through your uni career and beyond. All returning and new Monash students can orientate together! If you missed out during your first year or want to do it all again, this is the camp for you!
When: Date: 1-3 Feb, 2017
Theme: MEMEs (On the 2nd night, everyone will be dressed in their best and fave MEMEs!)
2017 MSA Volunteering: Applications Now Open
The MSA have over 25 volunteer programs that can assist professional and personal development. We also have programs that let you have fun, meet new people, and have some time away from your studies. MSA Volunteering provides students with opportunities that will help even the smallest resume. The volunteer reward program also ensures volunteer participation is recognised and appreciated.
Find out how you can become a 2017 MSA Volunteer.
Monash University International Students Service (MUISS)
My name is Karekhaa and I am your MUISS President for 2017. The MUISS committee aims to enhance and encapsulate each international students’ experience by exposing them to not only academic challenges but also social ones. We want to create a local community by assimilating international students that share similar experiences in adapting to a new cultural environment. By devising a framework, we intend to engage international students in transitioning from a classroom environment to the corporate world.
Other new MUISS committee members for 2017
General Secretary – Sudhir Mandarapu
Treasurer – Astika Saxena
Publications – Queenie Chung
Activities – Joy Lau
Services and Welfare – Faye Guo
Education – Jason Nguyen
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Final Semester Students
Staying Connected
On completing your studies, you will automatically be welcomed to the University’s global alumni community of more than 310,000 alumni. Through the alumni networks, you can take advantage of professional development and networks, career advice, employment opportunities, programs, and discounts, and engage in the many social events that are held across the world. If you have questions about the alumni program, contact the Alumni Relations team on 9903 4602 or via email monashalumni@monash.edu.
Packing up and going home
You may find that there are a lot of things that you won’t need or can easily replace once you get home. Try to limit the amount of luggage you take home so you can save on the cost of excess baggage and shipping. Plan ahead, decide what you want to take with you on the plane, and start thinking about the necessary arrangements to ship your belongings home:
- Shipping belongings back home
Look into some of the baggage, transport or freight companies that are available. Then consider the options such as sending your belongings by surface or by air, through the post office or with a baggage company, and find out the costs involved. (Read more)
- Redirecting your mail
Don’t forget to update your postal address via WES. Australia Post can also forward your mail to your new address. You can nominate temporary or permanent redirection, and ask Australia Post to notify some organisations of your new address. To pick up a change of address kit or to find out more, visit any Australia Post Office.
Career help after you finish your course
Whether you are returning home or considering your work options in Australia, you are still able to access all services through Career Connect for up to 12 months after your course completion. Come and have a chat with a Careers Education Consultant at Career Connect about all things related to your career. For details about what’s on offer and opening hours, visit the Career Connect website.
Are you Rent Smart?
Do you know what to do to make sure you get your bond back? Search for an answer on Ask.monash, submit an enquiry or simply visit Monash Connect. Check out other resources for ending a tenancy to find out what else you need to do to end your lease.
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Volunteering
Volunteer opportunity with City of Melbourne Seniors Christmas Celebration
Social participation is one of the keys to leading a happy life. Help older residents and seniors get up, start dancing, take photos and have a good time at this annual City of Melbourne Seniors Christmas celebration. Many of the guests come from diverse backgrounds – China, Vietnam, Italy – so your diversity and language skills will be highly valuable. All volunteers must have a current Working with Children Check and Police Check and attend a compulsary induction. For more information, email Jacinta.Moylan@Melbourne.vic.gov.au with your name, email, mobile number and languages spoken.
Volunteer Induction: Wednesday 16 November, 5.30 – 6.30pm
Where: Council House 1, 200 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Seniors Christmas Celebration: Tuesday 13 December, 1.30 – 4pm
Where: Melbourne Town Hall, Main Hall.
International Student Engagement
If you have any feedback about the newsletter or suggestions of items to be included, please email iss@monash.edu.