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Peer Mentors

Peer Mentors provide support and organise orientation tours and social activities during your orientation period. You will meet many of them at the Welcome Centre or while participating in the Orientation Program events.

 

Who are the Senior Peer Mentors in 2008?

 Carolyn Elise  Huan Kat  Weijiang (Bill)  Xiang

Carolyn, Malaysia
Studying: Bachelor Economics.
Advice to new international students: Have an open mind, be prepared to have fun! Make lots of friends!

Elise, China
Studying: Master Commerce (Applied Finance).
Advice to new international students:
You are not alone. There are lots of people to help you. Be motivated, active and get involved to enjoy the university life in Adelaide.

Huan, Da Nang, Vietnam
Studying: Bachelor Engineering (Civil and Structural).
Advice to new international students: Don’t be anxious, you’ll receive a lot of help.
Where do you like to study best: Bar Smith Library.

Kat, Kenya
Studying: Bachelor Economics/ Bachelor Law.
Advice to new international students: Meet as many people as you can as soon as you can. Having a support network of friends around you can make all the difference!

Weijiang (Bill), China
Studying: Bachelor of Engineering (Automotive).
Advice to new international students: Make friends. Relax and enjoy your new environment.

Xiang, China Studying: Master Commerce  (Accounting).
Advice to new international students:
Enjoy yourself here. Talk to people, make friends with other people and be positive.

 
 Xing  Xuna  Yanhong

Xing, China
Studying: Master Commerce (Marketing).
Advice to new international students: People in Adelaide are very friendly. Feel free to ask help if you are in trouble. The most important thing is to enjoy your campus life and broad social life while studying in Adelaide.

Xuna, China
Studying: Bachelor Commerce.
Advice to new international students:
I know its winter now but don’t forget to get 30+ sunscreen when you go out during the summer!

Yanhong, China
Studying: Master Commerce.
Advice to new international students:
Be involved in the community where you are living in and then you will enjoy your living and studying in Adelaide.

 

 

 

Who are the new Peer Mentors in 2008?

 Akira  Alvise  Angelina  Angie  Claudine  Daphne

Akira, Japan Studying: Graduate Diploma Agricultural  Business
Favourite place to buy lunch:
Chinatown and Southern Cross Food Court less than $8 for a main size.

Alvise, Italy
Studying: Bachelor Finance / Diploma Languages.
Advice to new international students:
Be flexible in order to fit with uni-life and way of thinking.

Angelina, Australia
Studying: Master Accounting and Finance.
Advice to new international students: Treasure everyday in Uni and make perfect schedule for studying

Angie, Australia Studying: Diploma Languages and Bachelor of Science (Molecular Bio).
Advice to new international students:
Get to know where everything is on campus and involved yourself in all the social activities.

Claudine, Australia
Studying: Bachelor International Studies/ Bachelor of Arts.
Advice to new international students: To get involved with one or more of the clubs and to attend the seminars given by visiting lecturers

Daphne, China
Studying: Exchange.
Advice to new international students:
Never miss the Orientation week.
Best place to study: Bar Smith Library.

 
 Emmanuel  Fiona  Heather  Janette  Josh  Kerry

Emmanuel, Kenya
Studying: Bachelor Commerce / Law.
Advice to new international students: Have fun, be friendly but remember to get some study done
Best place to study: Individual study areas in level 2, Barr Smith Library are quiet but well lit.

Fiona, Australia
Studying: Bachelor Commerce.
How did you feel on your first day at uni:
Excited, slightly nervous, but most of all I was looking forward to all the opportunities on offer for students.

Heather, China
Studying: Master Agricultural  Business. Advice to new international students: Value time and opportunities to study.
Favourite place to buy lunch: Sushi shop $5 for 2 sushi

Janette, Australia
Bachelor Laws.
Best place to study:
I'm open to different places and I like to move around, but I'd recommend the State Library, Barr Smith or your local council library.

Josh, China
Studying: Master Engineering Science (Research).
Advice to new international students:
Study hard, play hard
Best place to study: Barr Smith Library
How did you feel on your first day at uni: Excited, relaxed.

Kerry, Australia
Studying: Bachelor Engineering (Mechatronic) / Bachelor Math and Computer Science.
Advice to new international students:
Make use of all opportunities presented to you, put yourself out there!

 
 Lea-Anne  Meeline  Nguyen  Pawita  Rachit Sarah

Lea-Anne, Australia
Studying: Bachelor Economics/  Bachelor International Studies/ Diploma Languages.
Advice to new international students:
Just enjoy and make use of the maps! Plus everybody is willing to help you.
Best place to study: Bar Smith Library.

Meeline, Mauritius
Studying: Bachelor Finance.
Advice to new international students:
Make time to learn about the transport system, accommodation, study system, and Australian culture when you arrive in Adelaide.

Nguyen, Viet Nam
Studying: Bachelor Finance.
Advice to new international students: Always be confident and optimistic. Everything's gonna be fine. Always ask for help when you need and don't struggle yourself.

Pawita, Indonesia
Studying: Master Wine Resource Management.
How did you feel on your first day at uni:
It was complicated and I felt happy, nervous, curious, and many other feelings.

Rachit, India Studying: Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Economics
How did you feel on your first day at uni: Happy, excited, good 
Best place to study: Library and Post Graduate Resource Centre, Level 6 Pultney.

Sarah, Australia
Studying: Master Arts (Research).
Advice to new international students:
Locate all lecture halls, seminar rooms, libraries, pubs/cafes before start of term.
Best place to study:
Post Graduate Room.

 
  Sunhak  Thang  Tori  Warren  

Sunhak, Australia
Studying: Bachelor Engineering (Civil+Structural)  / Bachelor of Finance.
Advice to new international students:
Do not be nervous to socialise with other student. They want to make new friends as well.

Thang, Viet Nam
Studying: Bachelor Commerce (Accounting).
Advice to new international students:
Keep calm. No worries, everyone is friendly and helpful.
How did you feel on your first day at uni:
Mixed feelings, both eager and nervous

Tori, Australia
Studying: Bachelor Commerce/ Diploma Languages.
Favourite place to buy lunch: Central Markets - hainanese chicken rice $7 - Healthy, lots of rice, chicken and bok choy

Warren, Mauritius
Studying: Bachelor Engineering (mechanical)
Favourite place to buy lunch: Chinatown food court, a plate completely full of rice, snacks, chicken, veggies…

 

 

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