Making friends is one of the best thing about living in Australia. If you become serious it is important to protect yourself: It is always ok to say NO Talk to your Doctor about pregnancy or birth control pills. Go to the police or call 000 if you experience unwelcoming or threatening behaviour Click on…
La Trobe International is currently recruiting students who are interested in being International Hosts during the International Registration and Orientation in Semester 2, 2017.International Student Hosts help to create a vibrant host program that supports newly arrived international students and introduces them to new people, La Trobe University and the city of Melbourne. It is…
As an international student, clubs and societies can help you meet new people and share your interests with others. From a card gamers’ club to a French club, we boast numerous clubs and societies for all of our students. Here are some clubs and societies that may be of interest to you: Australian-China Youth Association: This…
Moving to a new country without knowing anybody can be intimidating and difficult. Just remember that many of you are in the same boat, and sometimes it only takes a little bit of effort to make new friends. Here are some things that you can do to meet new people when you come to La…
Make your time at La Trobe more fulfilling and join the La Trobe Student Union (LTSU) for only AUD$40 per year. Get heaps of discounts on and off campus, plus exclusive access to all LTSU events, day trips and more! Join now at latrobesu.org.au/membership The benefits include but are not limited to the followings: Free Breakfast…
Newly arrived international students have made it to Orientation at La Trobe University! Events on the Melbourne Campus introduced over a thousand new international students to life at La Trobe. Events included a City Amazing Race, which saw students rushing around the city solving problems and finding clues. Everyone won a prize and made some…
The Lord Mayor’s Student Welcome is a special event that recognises and celebrates students’ contributions to the cultural life and diversity of the city. There are nearly 36,000 international students who live and study in Melbourne. This free event – produced by young people for young people – will have performances, interactive activities, roving entertainers,…
Are you studying at La Trobe University’s Bendigo Campus? If you are, don’t miss the 2016 Bendigo Festival of Cultures between 12 March and 20 March 2016. The week-long festival showcases the vibrancy of Victoria’s multiculturalism and is a real feast and musical extravaganza, with something for everyone! One of the highlights is the ‘Celebrating…
This year, Chinese New Year—the Year of the Monkey—begins on Monday the 8 February and lasts until 27 January 2017. The New Year is also known as the Spring Festival and it is marked by the lunisolar Chinese calendar, so the date changes each year. It’s party time with the celebrations kicking off in Preston Market on…