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 2 2019 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CAFE SCHEDULE
Week | Brisbane | Sydney | Melbourne | Zoom | Session Topic | Session Information |
1 | Wednesday, 1pm | Wednesday, 1pm | Wednesday, 1pm | Thursday, 3pm | Life in Australia | Meet continuing students and test your knowledge of Australia and CQUniversity. |
2 | No Session | Wednesday, 1pm | Wednesday, 1pm | Thursday, 3pm | Overseas Student Health Cover | Learn more about your OSHC and meet an Allianz representative. |
3 | Wednesday, 1pm Student Kitchen, Level 7 | Wednesday, 1pm | Wednesday, 1pm | Thursday, 3pm | Academic and Personal Support | Introduction to academic support (ALC, Library, Studiosity, academics) and the Student Counsellor along getting to know your city. |
4 | Wednesday, 1pm Student Kitchen, Level 7 | Wednesday, 1pm | Wednesday, 1pm | Thursday, 3pm | Surviving on a Student Budget | Australia is expensive! Learn how to survive on a student budget. |
5 | Monday, 12.30pm | Wednesday, 1pm | Wednesday, 1pm | Thursday, 3pm | Working in Australia and LinkedIn Workshop | 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 | Wednesday, 1pm | Wednesday, 1pm | Wednesday, 1pm | Thursday, 3pm | 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, 1pm | Wednesday, 1pm | Wednesday, 1pm | Thursday, 3pm | Social Innovation | What is social innovation? |
8 | Wednesday, 1pm Student Kitchen, Level 7 | Wednesday, 1pm | Wednesday, 1pm | Thursday, 3pm | Preparing for Term 2: Elective Planning | Learn more about choosing your electives and reading your study plan. |
9 | Wednesday, 1pm | Wednesday, 1pm | Wednesday, 1pm | Thursday, 3pm | Internship Information Session | Learn more about the Internship programme and get your questions answered to by a professional. |
10 | Wednesday, 1pm | Wednesday, 1pm | Wednesday, 1pm | Thursday, 3pm | Health and Fitness along CLC | How to break an unhealthy routine and start a new routine with a healthy and academically productive lifestyle. Get to meet the division of Campus Life Committee responsible for extra-curricular activities in your campus. |
11 | Wednesday, 1pm | Wednesday, 1pm | Wednesday, 1pm | Thursday, 3pm | Surviving Exams | Important information to help you prepare for your exams and how to cope with exam anxiety. |
12 | Wednesday, 1pm | Wednesday, 1pm | Wednesday, 1pm | Thursday, 3pm | Look back and relax | Relax and de-stress with gentle music and light refreshments. |
