WELCOME TO MONASH ENGLISH BRIDGING (UNIVERSITY) EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PREPARE FOR ENROLMENT AND ORIENTATION WEEK

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1 WELCOME TO MONASH ENGLISH BRIDGING (UNIVERSITY) EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PREPARE FOR ENROLMENT AND ORIENTATION WEEK

2 YOUR ENROLMENT AND ORIENTATION SCHEDULE DAY 1 THURSDAY, 15 MARCH 2018 (COMPULSORY) DAY 2 FRIDAY, 16 MARCH 2018 (COMPULSORY) GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 1 GROUP 2 A M N Z ACTIVITIES LOCATION A M N Z ACTIVITIES LOCATION 11.00AM 11.30AM 11.30AM 12.00PM 1.00PM 1.30PM 1.30PM 2.00PM REGISTRATION Let us know you re here by signing in at the registration table. Please have your passport, offer letter, and IELTS, TOEFL or PTE test results ready for viewing. ACADEMIC OVERVIEW Learn about the Monash English Bridging teaching style, and hear an overview of your course and assessment. We ll also talk to you about your attendance requirements and your teachers expectations. Plenary Space Level Bourke Street Melbourne 10.30AM 11.15AM 11.15AM 11.45AM 12.45PM 12.45PM 1.15PM FIRST DAY ESSENTIALS This session will help you to organise your Student ID card. You will also learn how to read your timetable, check your attendance, fee statement and access your Monash student . SERVICES Find out how the Student Engagement Team can assist you while you re at Monash College. We will tell you all about our upcoming trips and events, how to contact us and about staying safe in Melbourne. Experimedia Room State Library of Victoria Entry 1 The Main Library Foyer Entrance 328 Swanston Street Melbourne 12.30PM 2.00PM 2.30PM STUDY SKILLS FOR SUCCESS Learn all the tips and tricks on how to be a very successful Monash student! 1.30PM 1.30PM 3.00PM FAIR The student fair is your opportunity to make friends, find a community in Melbourne and have lots of fun! Plenary Space Level Bourke Street Melbourne 12.30PM 2.00PM 2.30PM 4.00PM AMAZING RACE Race around the city and find out about Monash College teaching locations and services you can use during your studies. Pssst, there will also be snacks and entertainment! Amazing Race Race around the city and find out about Monash College teaching locations and services you can use during your studies. Meeting point: Level 4, 222 Bourke Street Student Fair The student fair is your opportunity to make friends, find a community in Melbourne and have lots of fun! Pssst, snacks will be provided and there might be competitions and games with prizes up for grabs! Location: Level 4, 222 Bourke Street

3 EXPLORE SPENCER ST SOUTHERN CROSS STATION KING ST 500 COLLINS STREET COLLINS ST LA TROBE ST WILLIAM ST QUEEN ST FLINDERS ST ELIZABETH ST BOURKE ST 271 COLLINS STREET GETTING AROUND Here are some tips to help you when travelling around Melbourne on public transport: Purchase the full-fare myki card. * SOUTHBANK 40 CITY ROAD LONSDALE ST SWANSTON ST FLINDERS ST STATION YARRA RIVER STATE LIBRARY Always have credit on your myki card to avoid a fine. MONASH COLLEGE 222 BOURKE STREET RUSSELL ST ST KILDA ROAD Always tap-on at the start of your trip and tap-off at the end. Trams are free in the Melbourne central business district. For timetable information visit: ptv.vic.gov.au *If you are 16, you may be eligible for a concession card, valid until you turn 17. EXHIBITION ST FEDERATION SQUARE MCG Explore Melbourne and truly immerse yourself in what the world s most liveable city has to offer! HAS EVENTS HAPPENING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. MARCH MOOMBA FESTIVAL FORMULA 1 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX COFFEE EXPO FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW COMEDY FESTIVAL APRIL FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL ANZAC DAY AUSTRALASIAN QUILTING FESTIVAL THE HERALD SUN CITYLINK RUN FOR THE KIDS For more information on how to get involved with events happening in Melbourne, visit: melbourne.vic.gov.au studymelbourne.vic.gov.au theurbanlist.com/melbourne/whatson MAY DOG LOVERS SHOW NEXT WAVE FESTIVAL 2018 KNOWLEDGE WEEK BUDDHA S DAY & MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL HUMAN RIGHTS ARTS & FILM FESTIVAL

4 MAKE THE MOST OF EVERY OPPORTUNITY DAY TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES Make new friends and experience Melbourne! We organise lots of events and activities for you throughout the semester. That includes things like going to sports matches, visiting Mount Dandenong and snow trips during winter! To book online or to find out more about activities, visit: monashcollege.edu.au/recreation-program GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR STUDIES BY ATTENDING WORKSHOPS AND DROP-IN SESSIONS IN THE LIBRARY AND LEARNING CENTRE (LLC) THE LLC IS WHERE YOU SHOULD GO IF YOU WANT: a quiet place to study a place to read a good book or magazine in English to work on improving your language skills. THE BEST WAY TO SUPPORT YOUR LEARNING IS TO PRACTICE YOUR ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS. EACH WEEK IN THE LLC WE HOST: Discussion Groups Conversation Circles Workshops on language and academic skills SATURDAY 24TH MARCH SATURDAY 14TH APRIL SATURDAY 26TH MAY TREES ADVENTURE ZIPLINE HEALESVILLE SANCTUARY AND YARRA VALLEY CHOCOLATERIE ICE CREAMERY AFL MATCH (AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL) Everyone is welcome. To book go to the LLC Site on Moodle: mcpl.moodlesites.com/login/mcpl/ If you ever have any questions or need advice on your learning, our LLC staff are always happy to help.

5 WE RE HERE TO HELP YOU GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR STUDIES BELOW ARE THE IMPORTANT CONTACT DETAILS THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. EMERGENCY SERVICES COUNSELLORS ENGAGEMENT ACCOMMODATION SUPPORT ADMINISTRATION esolutions For when you need the fire brigade, police or ambulance To book a free counselling appointment Student Support, events, day trips and general advice For when you need assistance with your accommodation Enrolment, timetable, academic documents, attendance, and fees For when you have enquiries regarding Internet connectivity on campus Call 000 counselling@monashcollege.edu.au Drop-in appointments also available engagement@monashcollege.edu.au Drop-in sessions held Mon & Wed, 12.15pm at Library and Learning Centre accommodation@monashcollege.edu.au student.admin@monashcollege.edu.au or visit the reception desk Call (03) GUARDIAN Under 18 students guardians@monashcollege.edu.au (03) CAREERS ADVISER LEVEL COORDINATORS AND HEAD OF STUDIES Writing your resume, job search strategy and preparing for your career Academic support, questions about your course, intermission and planning your pathway to Monash University. careers@monashcollege.edu.au meb.help@monashcollege.edu.au HOME DOCTOR After-hours doctor visit to your home homedoctor.com.au/get-the-app ALLIANZ OSHC MONASH UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS Help with student health cover claims, find a registered doctor, order your card Visit staff on campus. Download the app: My OSHC Assistant General inquiries: scenquiries@monash.edu Change of offers: mc.documents@monash.edu (for MEB Diplomas students) mu.documents@monash.edu (for MEB University students) After-hours-support is available to all Monash College students. Whether you have lost your wallet, are locked out of your accommodation or not sure how to get home. There is someone available to help. CALL Remember in an emergency always call 000! CRICOS provider: Monash University 00008C Monash College 01857J