The International Student Cafe is a series of face-to-face sessions every Wednesday at our Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane campuses 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 3 2018 International Student Cafe Schedule
| Week | Session Topic | Date and Time | Location | Information Covered |
| 1 | Life in Australia | Wednesday, 7 November at 1pm | CQUni Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane campus | Meet continuing students and learn their tips and tricks for life and study in Australia. |
| 2 | Overseas Student Health Cover | Wednesday, 14 November at 1pm | CQUni Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane campus | Learn more about your OSHC and meet an Allianz representative. |
| 3 | Academic Support | Wednesday, 21 November at 1pm | CQUni Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane campus | Introduction to academic support (including the ALC, Library, Studiosity and Academics). |
| 4 | Surviving on a Student Budget | Wednesday, 28 November at 1pm | CQUni Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane campus | Australia is expensive! Learn how to survive on a student budget. |
| Break Week - No Session | ||||
| 5 | Working in Australia | Wednesday, 12 December at 1pm | CQUni Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane campus | Do you want to work while in Australia? Attend this session to learn more about finding work, writing resumes and your work rights. |
| 6 | Your Student Rep Council | Wednesday, 19 December at 1pm | CQUni Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane campus | Meet your SRC representative, find out about our Clubs & Societies and learn how the SRC can support you during your studies. |
| Christmas / New Year Break - No Session | ||||
| 7 | Social Innovation | Wednesday, 2 January at 1pm | CQUni Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane campus | What is social innovation? Learn how to get involved in social innovation activities and how to become a changemaker. |
| 8 | Student Trivia - Test your knowledge of Australia and CQUniversity | Wednesday, 9 January at 1pm | CQUni Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane campus | Answer trivia questions about CQUni and Australia. |
| 9 | Support in your city | Wednesday, 16 January at 1pm | CQUni Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane campus | Learn more about external support services and events for international students. |
| 10 | Health and Fitness | Wednesday, 23 January at 1pm | CQUni Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane campus | How to break an unhealthy routine and start a new routine with a healthy and academically productive lifestyle. |
| 11 | Surviving Exams | Wednesday, 30 January at 1pm | CQUni Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane campus | Important information to help you prepare for your exams and how to cope with exam anxiety. |
| 12 | Look back and relax | Wednesday, 6 February at 1pm | CQUni Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane campus | Relax and de-stress with gentle music and light refreshments. |
