GLOBAL MOBILITY STUDENT ORIENTATION SEMESTER 1,
2014
GLOBAL MOBILITY TEAMINBOUND
• Rebecca Cozens– Global Mobility
Advisor– (Gold Coast)
• Truc Huynh– Global Mobility
Advisor– (Nathan)
• Julie Lambert– Global Mobility
Coordinator– (Gold Coast)
• Patricia Rodriguez– Global Mobility
Advisor– (Nathan)
GLOBAL MOBILITY TEAM
• What do we do– Course and enrolment support– In-person consultations– Administrative and application support– Offer guidance and referrals for personal or other issues
• Contact– [email protected]– G52 International Building, room 1.27 (10AM-4PM)
SESSION OVERVIEW
1. Safety and the law2. Visa and finances3. Griffith online
environment4. Academic life5. Health and student
services6. Life in Australia
• Guest presentations– Griffith Mates– Gold Coast Suns– Surf Lifesaving Australia– Extreme Adventures– Prize competition
griffith.edu.au/mates
ARRIVEWE’RE HERE TO HELP! • Airport collection service
• Support new domestic &
international students
during Orientation Week
• Information sessions &
social events in Orientation
Week
PARTICIPATECREATE YOUR GLOBAL NETWORK OF FRIENDS• Ongoing social, cultural & social events run by students,
for students
• Amazing Race, international trivia competitions, games
afternoons, social sport, community events & networking
functions
• Griffith Mates Buddy program matches first year
international students with senior domestic students in
weekly buddy sessions
VOLUNTEERGIVE BACK TO YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY• Get involved in, and give back to, your local community
• Develop your teamwork skills, learn about environmental
conservation
• Bush care – work with community groups to remove
invasive vegetation & restore degraded waterways
• Beach care – rotate between various Gold Coast beaches
to participate in dune vegetation & clean beach action
LEADNOW IT’S YOUR TURN!
• Now it’s your turn! Become a Griffith Mate to
• Gain valuable industry experience
• Enhance your cross-cultural communication skills
• Be a part of a fun & diverse team
• Develop teamwork, organisation & leadership skills
• Help make Griffith a more enjoyable & inclusive place
to study
GOLD COAST SUNS
KEEP ME! All the information covered today can be found in your
International Student Guide:
Destination Griffith
SAFETY & SECURITY
SURF LIFE SAVING
SUN AND BEACH SAFETY
• Protect yourself from the sun by– Staying in the shade where possible– Wearing appropriate clothing (shirt with sleeves and a
collar, hat and sunglasses)– Applying 30+ sunscreen every two hours
• Stay safe at the beach by – Swimming between the red and yellow flags– Swim close to the shore where you can stand up– Never swim alone or at night
SAFETY AND SECURITY
• Call 000 in an emergency (fire, police, ambulance)
• If you ever feel unsafe on campus you can call our 24 hour security service – 7777 from on-campus security phones
• When going out, look after your friends, drink responsibly and never drink and drive
LEGAL ISSUES
• The legal drinking in Australia is 18– It is illegal to purchase alcohol for people under 18– You need to show proof of age to purchase alcohol or enter a
licensed venue• It is illegal to buy, sell or use illicit drugs• It is illegal to carry weapons including knives• Police can search you without reason or suspicion• When riding a bicycle, motorbike or scooter you are
required to ride a helmet
PROOF OF AGE (18+) CARD
• Why do you need one?– Government-issued– Acceptable form of 18+
ID– Leave your passport at
home
• Cost - $58.05
• Where can I get one?– Southport Department
of Transport• 265 Nerang Street, Southport
– Bundall Department of Transport• 30 Upton Street, Bundall
– Burleigh Waters Department of Transport• 1 Santa Moria Crescent,
Burleigh Waters
STUDENT ID CARD
• Available for free from the Student Centre (G33)
• Have your passport and student ID number ready
• Get discounted travel and event tickets
• Not valid as proof of age (18+)
VISA & FINANCES
STUDENT VISA
• Tourist visa– must change to student visa immediately
• Working Holiday Visa (WHV)– must send us a copy if you haven’t already
• Requirements– Be enrolled in at least 30CP of on-campus courses– Work a maximum of 40 hours per fortnight during semester– Update your address and phone number, even if it’s temporary!– See the Department of Immigration website for more
information immi.gov.au
We cannot assist you until you have updated
your address and contact details!
Griffith Portal > Student > Online Student Centre
STUDENT VISA
• Work a maximum of 40 hours per fortnight during the semester
Example A – not allowed
Week 1 - 15 hours work Week 2 - 25 hours work Week 3 - 25 hours work Week 4 - 10 hours work
50 hours
Example B – allowed
Week 1 - 15 hours work Week 2 - 25 hours work Week 3 - 15 hours work Week 4 - 25 hours work
TUITION FEES
• Tuition fees are due by the end of Week 4 – Sunday 30th March
• Check your account at the Online Student Centre– Griffith Portal > Online Student Centre
• Please contact us if you are unsure if you owe any tuition fees
FINANCIAL AID OFFICE
• Financial aid/student loan programs – Canada– Denmark– Germany– Norway– Sweden– UK– USA
• Private student loans– Canada– India– USA
GRIFFITH WIRELESS
• Wireless networks– Griffith University (login required)– Eduroam (login required)– Griffith Public WiFi
• How do I access it?– Use your Griffith ID (S number) and your password– This is the same as your Griffith Portal login
• Is it free?– Yes, but there is a quota, excess usage requires payment– Check your quota through the portal
• Griffith Portal > Computing > Access > Internet Access
GRIFFITH APP
• Devices– Apple iOS– Android– Blackberry– Web-based Smart Phones
• Features– Campus maps– Contact directory– Student email– Learning@Griffith– Class timetable– Net quota check & more!
GRIFFITH PORTAL
courses notifications contact details FAQs
LEARNING@GRIFFITH
COURSE PROFILES
• Convenor contact details• Required textbooks• Assessment schedule• Weekly topics
TIP: Plot all your assessment deadlines on a calendar. It will
help you manage time appropriately.
STUDENT EMAIL
• Primary correspondence• Receive important notices and invitations to
social events• NO EXCUSE for not checking• Forward to personal email if your prefer– Go to email settings
Griffith Portal > Student > Student Email
ACADEMIC LIFE
ENROLMENT
• Minimum 30CP enrolment of on-campus courses– Check with your home university for their minimum
requirements• Only enrol in approved courses– We will do an enrolment check
• To see approval for additional courses, you must contact the Global Mobility Office– [email protected]
TIMETABLE
• Your timetable is available on the Griffith Portal• You will be able to see the– Courses in which you are enrolled– Weeks in which the classes take place– Day, time and location of each class– Type of class (eg workshop, tutorial,
lab or lecture• Classes may change each week
TIP: View your whole semester and weekly timetable to check for
any issues and class changes.
CLASS STRUCTURES
Lectures• 100-400 students• Lecturer is the main speaker• Lecture slides are available at
Learning@Griffith before class
Tutorials• 20-25 students• Group discussions based on
previous week’s lecture• Opportunity to ask questions
and do group work
CLASS STRUCTURES (cont)
Workshops
• Often a mixture between a lecture and a tutorial
Laboratories
• 20-25 students• Group or individual research• Discussions and group work
based on lectures• Research for assessment
TEXTBOOKS
• Refer to your course profiles to find the required text book(s) for your courses
• You can get your textbooks from– The Bookshop (on-campus G40)– Second hand textbook listings on campus noticeboards– Textbook exchange service (online) go to
Griffith Portal > Learning Support > Welfare & Student Liaison– On-campus library (short-term loans available)
TIP: Discuss with Course Convenor about how often you will use the text book
GRADING SYSTEMGrade Point Average
High Distinction 7
Distinction 6
Credit 5
Pass 4
Fail 3
Fail 2
Fail 1
Withdraw Fail 0
• All your assessments will contribute to your Griffith GPA which will be published on your transcript at the end of the semester
IMPORTANT DATES
• March 16– Last date to add a course
• March 30– Last date to drop a
course without academic penalty
• April 30– Last date to drop a
course without a fail grade
EXAMINATIONS
• June 14 to 28 – Final exam period– Not all courses have final exams– Exams may be held on Saturdays– Schedule not released until May 10– You must remain here until the end of the
examination period – NO EXCEPTIONS if you fly home early
• July 23 to 26 – Deferred and Supplementary exam period– Deferred (DEF) exam – when you have been approved to sit exam at a later
date for legitimate reasons (eg documented illness)– Supplementary (SUP) exam – when you have been approved for a ‘second
chance’ to pass the course– You may fail these exams if you are no longer in Australia– Some courses may allow off-shore exams at your own cost
ASSESSMENTS
• Check the Assessment Policy http://policies.griffith.edu.au – Griffith Portal > Student > Exams and assessment
• Cannot re-do or re-submit an assessment• Your responsibility to submit assessments on time• Library offers preparation and support workshops throughout semester
– Griffith Portal > Library > Workshops and training
VEGEMITE COMPETITION
VEGEMITE FACTS
• Launched in 1923– The same year as the Sydney Harbour Bridge
• Over 1.1 billion jars manufactured• Over 40% of Aussies start their day with
VEGEMITE• In Australia, 8 out of 10 homes stock VEGEMITE• Every second, 39 serves of VEGEMITE are being
eaten around the world• If you lined all of the pieces of toast VEGEMITE is
spread on each year, they could wrap around the world more than 3.5 times
HEALTH & STUDENT SERVICES
OVERSEAS STUDENT HEALTH COVER (OSHC)
• Download the app or go online to– Order your membership card– Find your nearest OSHC representative– Get information on how to claim– Locate doctors– Contact OSHC
oshcallianzassistance.com.au
Important: OSHC is not travel insurance.Swedish and Norwegian students do not require OSHC.
OSHC REPRESENTATIVE
• G33 Counter 8– Tuesdays 10am to 4pm– Thursdays 10am to 4pm
• G52 Level 4– Wednesdays 10am to 1pm
ILLNESS
• Emergencies– Dial “000” for ambulance– Contact our office when safe to do so
• Other medical incidents– Visit the doctor (G33) or see OSHC webpage for a list of clinics
in your local area– Take your OSHC card (Swedish & Norwegians take passport)– Get a medical certificate if necessary – must includes dates– Contact the Global Mobility team and your Course Convenor
within one day
LIBRARY WORKSHOPS
• Library research– Understanding referencing– Researching for your assignment
IMPORTANT: Incorrect referencing can lead to:• Losing marks• Failing an assessment• Exclusion from the UniversityIndividual assessments must be your own work and ideas! Group work must contain all names of the group.
Griffith Home Page > Library > Workshops and Training
LIBRARY WORKSHOPS (cont)
• Computing skills– Basic computing survival– Intro to Griffith’s online environment– Excel essentials– Excel: formulas and organising data– PowerPoint essentials– Social media essentials
LIBRARY WORKSHOPS (cont)
• Academic skills– Editing and proofreading
assignments– Exam strategies– Getting started on your
assignment– Managing your study– Oral presentations– Reading a journal article
– Structuring and writing an academic assignment
– Time management– Writing a reflective
assignment– Writing introductions
and conclusions– Writing paragraphs– Writing reports
LIBRARY & IT SELF-HELP
• Self-help guides are available 24/7 for you to access when you need!– You should get into
the habit of checking this page for help with all of you assessments.
Griffith Home Page > Library > Workshops and Training > Self-help Resources
ENGLISH HELP
• English language support for students from non-English speaking background– Book one-to-one 45 minute consultation by phone
or online– Tutors can assist with English
language for assessments– Provide group workshops
griffith.edu.au/englishhelp
TIP: For consultations, come prepared. Have your questions written down and bring any documents you may need.
STUDENT SERVICES
• Health Service– Make an appointment with a doctor, nurse or psychiatrist
• Chaplaincy– Discussion about spirituality and faith, find your local place of worship
• Counselling– Free and confidential counselling sessions with qualified staff
• Welfare and Student Liaison– Interest-free student loans, tenancy issues, grievances and appeals
• Student Equity and Disabilities– Support for students with disabilities or from equity groups
Griffith Portal > Community, Welfare, Recreation
• Social and competitive sports– Including basketball, cricket,
hockey, netball, rugby, rowing, soccer, tennis, touch football, ultimate frisbee, volleyball & more
• Cultural and recreational clubs– Including language, choir, law,
medicine, queer, United Nations, charities & more
• UniFitness Gym– Discounted memberships available
to Griffith students
STUDENT GUILD (G07)
• Unibar– Foreign drivers license may not be accepted as proof of ID.
Check with the Student Guild to confirm• Accommodation
– Free mini-bus service to assist you find accommodation. See the Student Guild webpage for advertised accommodation listings
• Other services– Including Go Cards, events and movie tickets, sports equipment,
sports bookings & more
unisport.com.au/studentguild
EXTREME ADVENTURES
LIFE IN AUSTRALIA
WORKING IN AUSTRALIA
• Services– Careerboard job search– Finding part-time work– Resume help– Preparing for job interviews– Career development– Consultations (20 mins)
• Information– Wages– Taxation– Workplace rights– Responsible Serivce of Alcohol
(RSA) permit
1:OOPM today!
O-WEEK EVENT PLANNER
• Campus tours• Finding a job• Rent Smarter• Money Smart• Giant games• International trivia• Friendships & networking• Beach party• Amazing race• Barefoot bowls• ‘Wish I’d Known’ – tips for
new students• Library & IT workshops• & much more!
griffith.edu.au/orientation
Tip: See orientation handout for recommended plan!
TRANSPORT
• All Gold Coast and Brisbane public transport systems are managed by TransLink– Plan your journey– Find a travel route– Get info about Go Cards– Tickets and fares– News and updates
• Download the TransLink app!
translink.com.au
GO CARDS
• Where can I buy one?– Student Guild (G07)– 7-eleven– Selected newsagencies– Online
• Where can I add money?– Online– Give money to the bus driver– Use train station machine– 7-eleven
Tip: Make sure you show your Griffith student ID and get the green concession card!
OTHER GUIDES
• Global Mobility Quick Guide– Specific to Study Abroad & Exchange students– Emailed to you last week– Contains key contacts, useful links, and other important
information• Destination Griffith
– Targeted to full-degree international students– Also available online griffith.edu.au/international– Contains more detailed information about University and
Australian life
CULTURE SHOCK AND HOMESICKNESS
• Call home• Talk to other students• Get involved in O-Week social activities• Visit our office
QUESTIONS?
• General Questions– Griffith Portal > Student > Ask Us
• Office– International Building (G52) room 1.27
• Email– [email protected]
• Phone– 555 29263 (Rebecca) or 555 29032 (Julie)
NOW WHAT?
• Hand in your completed attendance slip
• Go to the “Welcome Sausage Sizzle” outside• Plan your O-Week with the Orientation Event
Planner
ENJOY YOUR SEMESTER ABROAD!