GI Mate and new friends
GETTING STARTED
Studying in Australia is fun, but it also demands a lot of self-motivation. So, there are also some important things you need to know.
The Getting Started orientation sessions for commencing international students at Griffith University are provide by the International Student Advisors and have information about studying here and living in Brisbane. We also throw some current students in to the mix as peer support to answer some of your questions student life.
These sessions assist in helping you and other students from all over the World to settle into your new environment more easily and to begin a little friendly social networking.
Here is what students had to say, after attending the Getting Started international orientation at Nathan campus in Semester 1, 2011:
Getting started at University
“Very helpful, we learned some vital information and you meet many new people and friends.” (Students from Colombia, Philippines, India and Malaysia)
“It’s great. Because otherwise, you will be seriously lost.” (Student from USA)
“It is always good to be well-informed in a new situation and helps you adjust.” (Students from Canada and China)
“It definitely helps and you learn more information more quickly.” (Students from Germany and Vietnam)
“I got lots of information I wouldn’t have otherwise known.” (Students from Indonesia, Vietnam and Sweden)
“Helpful because the education system is completely different from my country.” (Student from Iran)
“Makes me feel more confident.” (Student from Malaysia)
“Helpful seeing other people felt the same way I do.” (Student from Canada)
“I felt like there are people (Student Advisors) to help me out when I needed it.” (Student from India)
Friends from around the world
We encourage you to attend orientation if you’re coming to study at Griffith in the future.
Vicki Roberts,
International Student Avisor,
Nathan campus, Griffith University
