I’m going to say something controversial here (please forgive me). Summer holidays are really long. And I can only take so much of beaches on hot days, shopping centres on super-hot days, movie theatres (read: air-conditioning) on super, super hot days, as well as sleeping in and not uni-ing. Yes, there’s Summer Term study, and …
How to get the most out of Orientation
Attending Orientation is a rite of passage for first-year university students. Along with sorting out the essentials at Student Central (hello parking permit and ID card), the week is an exciting and valuable opportunity to gain insight into the degree you have chosen to study and meet some of the people you’ll be learning alongside. …
What to pack when moving to Australia
Every exciting journey begins with a less-than-exciting packing list. I half-excitedly, half-anxiously recall packing my bags in preparation for the flight, uncertain of what lay ahead, and I cannot emphasise enough how much smoother the journey to Newcastle will be if you do some planning before you pack. Here’s a little guide to get you …
Orientation: Allow us to welcome you!
By now, I’m sure you have received countless emails and letters from UON, full of information on the new study experience you are about to begin! Within these would have been information on O-Week (Orientation Week) at the University. In my experience of studying abroad, O-Week was a great way to get to know the …
Who says you can’t have a social life while you study?
There are so many ways to meet and hang out with new people, see different places, and learn outside of the classroom at the University of Newcastle. UON Global supports engagement programs that are run by International Engagement Assistants who are students just like you! Some programs are targeted at newly arriving international students, such …
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Set up your life in Newcastle
As a fellow international student, I know how difficult it can be sorting out your life admin in Australia. So, let’s get you prepared for your life ahead in the ‘land down under’! University of Newcastle’s International Engagement Manager, Lauren Miles, suggests three simple tasks to help facilitate your transition to living in Newcastle: Activate …
Find your tribe
Wanting to make friends upon arrival, but not sure where to start? Don’t worry, we’ve got your sorted! With expertise from the University of Newcastle’s International Engagement Manager, Lauren Miles, we discuss finding a connection to your roots and how to immerse yourself in the colourful culture of Newcastle, the University and beyond. The main …
International Students: Getting to UON
I bet you’ve done a ton of research on your future home at the University of Newcastle, but do you know how to actually get here? With assistance from the UON Global International Student Engagement Manager, Lauren Miles, I will take you through your first steps as an International student arriving on Australian soil, to …
Your Support Services Checklist
Coming to a new country has its challenges. If studying alone isn’t enough to handle (!), you also have to know information like where to find things around campus, public transport, finding somewhere to live, building new friendships, perhaps learning a new language, and managing your finances (just to name a few), all the while …
5 ways to further your career over summer break
I’m going to say something controversial here (please forgive me). Summer holidays are really long. And I can only take so much of beaches on hot days, shopping centres on super-hot days, movie theatres (read: air-conditioning) on super, super hot days, as well as sleeping in and not uni-ing. Yes, there’s Summer Term study, and …
STAR4200: How to Launch a Product Without Starting a Business
If you enjoy designing solutions to problems, love products and enjoy thinking of ways to improve them – this class is for you. If entrepreneurship excites you but having to run a company absolutely does not— this class is definitely for you. Watching Shark Tank can only teach you so much about product design and …
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Joseph: My experience with Hunter Water Scholarships
Have you heard of the undergraduate scholarships offered by Hunter Water? I couldn’t really blame you if you hadn’t – with that many scholarships on offer at UON it’s easy to lose track. But with $22,500 up for grabs, I’d be paying attention. In 2018 I was lucky enough to be the recipient of the …
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What jobs are available on campus for students?
A big misconception many students take into their first years of tertiary education is that study and a career are two separate, black and white things, one happening only after the other. Oftentimes, in our topsy-turvy world of today, the opposite is true! Learning continues well after tossing the graduation cap, and with tons of …