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– studyabroad@griffith.edu.au– 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

intl-financialaid@griffith.edu.au

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– studyabroad@griffith.edu.au

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yA98MujNeM

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.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOYe2farel4

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– studyabroad@griffith.edu.au

• 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!