You’ve made it. All the hard work has paid off and you’re finally a student at the University of Newcastle. Congratulations! It may seem like you’ve reached your end goal but this is just the beginning. A plethora of exciting, rewarding and sometimes challenging experiences are coming your way. Best to be prepared. Success at …
Five health checks you need to stop putting off
Between assessments, friends, family, working, dating, exercising, eating, stressing (…), and the multitude of other things going on in our lives, we can easily forget to take care of our health. While we generally don’t put off going to the doctor when something is urgently wrong (although I’m still convinced by fractured toe will heal …
10 fun things to do at the University
As the first few weeks of uni come and go, you may be looking ways to unwind. Whether you’re filling time between classes or bonding with new friends, there are always exciting activities to get involved in at every one of our campuses. Navigator is here to provide you with the top 10 fun …
A day in the life of a Callaghan student
No one really knows what it means to be a university student. That’s what makes it fun! For many of you, university life is your first truly independent moment; a mix-n-match adventure where what happens on an hour-to-hour and day-to-day basis is entirely up to you. With that said, here’s a rough draft of what …
5 questions you might have in your first few weeks at uni
It’s not your fault. During the whirlwind that was Orientation – meeting your peers, hitting the water park, sussing out the best coffee joints – you probably didn’t think to write down every single piece of info coming at you. But no need to stress – turns out, plenty of questions new students have in …
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Who is the VC and what does he do?
Throughout your time at the University of Newcastle you’re going to get to know a ton of interesting people. However, someone you will likely hear a lot about but may not get a chance to meet – except perhaps on your graduation – is the Vice-Chancellor. So, if you couldn’t guess by the Kindergarten Cop …
Your guide to achieving success at university
You’ve made it. All the hard work has paid off and you’re finally a student at the University of Newcastle. Congratulations! It may seem like you’ve reached your end goal but this is just the beginning. A plethora of exciting, rewarding and sometimes challenging experiences are coming your way. Best to be prepared. Success at …
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 …