The International Student Cafe is a series of face-to-face sessions delivered at our metro campus locations and online via Zoom, to prepare our international students for living, working and studying in Australia.
From tips to finding accommodation, adjusting to life in Australia, finding employment and managing your studies - let us give you the best tips and tricks to set you up for success during your time studying at CQUni and living in Australia!
Term 1 2019 International Student Cafe Schedule
| Week | Brisbane | Sydney | Melbourne | Zoom | Session Topic | Session Information |
| 1 | Wednesday,
11am Student Lounge | Wednesday,
1pm Basement | Wednesday,
1pm Student Lounge | Thursday,
3pm https://cqu.zoom.us/j/8642817581 | Life in Australia | Meet continuing students and test your knowledge of Australia and CQUniversity. |
| 2 | Wednesday,
11am Student Lounge | Wednesday,
1pm Basement | Wednesday,
1pm Student Lounge | Thursday,
3pm https://cqu.zoom.us/j/8642817581 | Overseas Student Health Cover | Learn more about your OSHC and meet an Allianz representative. |
| 3 | Monday, 25 March at 12pm Student Lounge | Wednesday,
1pm Basement | Wednesday,
1pm Student Lounge | Thursday,
3pm https://cqu.zoom.us/j/8642817581 | Academic and Personal Support | Introduction to academic support (ALC, Library, Studiosity, academics) and the Student Counsellor. |
| 4 | Wednesday, 3 April at 1pm Student Lounge | Wednesday,
1pm Basement | Wednesday,
1pm Student Lounge | Thursday,
3pm https://cqu.zoom.us/j/8642817581 | Surviving on a Student Budget | Australia is expensive! Learn how to survive on a student budget. |
| 5 | Wednesday, 10 April at 11am Student Lounge | Wednesday,
1pm Basement | Wednesday,
1pm Student Lounge | Thursday,
3pm https://cqu.zoom.us/j/8642817581 | Working in Australia | Do you want to work while in Australia? Attend this session to learn more about finding work, writing resumes and your work rights. |
| Break Week - No Session | ||||||
| 6 | Tuesday, 23 April at 11.30am Student Lounge | Wednesday,
1pm Basement | Wednesday,
1pm Student Lounge | No
Session: ANZAC Day | Your Student Rep Council | Meet your SRC representative, find out about our Clubs & Societies and learn how the SRC can support you during your studies. |
| 7 | Wednesday, 1 May at 1pm Student Lounge | Wednesday,
1pm Basement | Wednesday,
1pm Student Lounge | Thursday,
3pm https://cqu.zoom.us/j/8642817581 | Social Innovation | What
is social innovation? How to get involved in social innovation activities, and how to become a changemaker. |
| 8 | Wednesday, 8 May at 1pm Student Lounge | Wednesday,
1pm Basement | Wednesday,
1pm Student Lounge | Thursday,
3pm https://cqu.zoom.us/j/8642817581 | Preparing for Term 2: Elective Planning | Learn more about choosing your electives and reading your study plan. |
| 9 | Tuesday, 14 May at 11.30am Student Lounge | Wednesday,
1pm Basement | Wednesday,
1pm Student Lounge | Thursday,
3pm https://cqu.zoom.us/j/8642817581 | Support in your city | Learn more about external support services and events for international students. |
| 10 | Wednesday, 22 May at 1pm Student Lounge | Wednesday,
1pm Basement | Wednesday,
1pm Student Lounge | Thursday,
3pm https://cqu.zoom.us/j/8642817581 | Health and Fitness | How to break an unhealthy routine and start a new routine with a healthy and academically productive lifestyle. |
| 11 | TBC | Wednesday,
1pm Basement | Wednesday,
1pm Student Lounge | Thursday,
3pm https://cqu.zoom.us/j/8642817581 | Surviving Exams | Important information to help you prepare for your exams and how to cope with exam anxiety. |
| 12 | TBC | Wednesday,
1pm Basement | Wednesday,
1pm Student Lounge | Thursday,
3pm https://cqu.zoom.us/j/8642817581 | Look back and relax | Relax and de-stress with gentle music and light refreshments. |
