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International Students Newsletter

Wednesday 14 November

Welcome to the International Students Newsletter! The newsletter has been developed to supplement the weekly student email. Staff from the ISC will update this Newsletter regularly throughout the year with information about what's on in Adelaide and at the University. You will also find links and information about other opportunities for international students at the University. To stay informed please bookmark this page.

Around the University
What's on in Adelaide & South Australia?
For Families and Children
Other Opportunities/News
More links

Around the University

Examinations

For up to date information on examinations for Semester 2, 2012 from Saturday 3rd to Saturday 17th November see the Examinations links below:

If you have any questions at all about Exams please visit the ISC immediately to speak with an International Student Advisor.

Writing Centre Workshops

Workshops ave finished for the semester but the Writing Centre have a free Drop in Service!

Maths Learning Centre (MLC) Seminars

The MLC have a free Drop in Service!

The MLC is open 10am to 4pm weekdays all the way to the end of exams. For times after that, check their webpage.

The Writing Centre &he Maths Learning Centre are located on Level 3 East of Hub Central. All of their Seminars, Workshops and Drop in Service visits are free.

What's on in Adelaide & South Australia?

Multicultural SA

Visit the Multicultural SA online calendar for the latest information on festivals, days of religious significance and other multicultural events in South Australia.

StudyAdelaide

StudyAdelaide host many free or low cost student events run throughout the year. For info on free student events, blogs and competitions, sign up to the StudyAdelaide web today or visit them on Facebook.

York Peninsula Tour

As 2012 comes to an end, Study Adelaide and WoW thought a final tour for the year was in order. Download flyer.

This time we are packing up our beach gear as we head to the destination where the locals holiday ... Yorke Peninsula!

A perfect combination of natural beauty, spectacular beaches, great fishing and an abundance of nature and native animals to enjoy.

Also, a 3 hour surf lesson has been included conducted by the well respected Neptunes Surf Coaching.

Accommodation is located within the National Park and a short stroll to the Stenhouse Jetty and some of the best fishing spots.

The tour has once again been subsidised by Study Adelaide and places for this tour are strictly limited to 20 students.

For Families and Children

Web Child

The online community for parents, visit web child for up to date information on parenting, children and view their calendar of events for activities in Adelaide for you and your family.

Playground Finder

The site for information on many of Adelaide's best playgrounds. If you live in one of Adelaide's Central suburbs or feel like taking a drive with the kids, visit the J.R. Langman Reserve at Jervois Ave, West Hindmarsh, SA, 5007. The Playground finder site lists it has toilets, is suitable for toddlers, has sun shade, has seats, has tables, has a BBQ, has car parking, and it is near a bikepath.

Search Playground Finder for other great parks and directions in the suburbs for you and the kids!

Other Opportunities/News

Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY – the 25th Anniversary Tour

Exclusive Australian performance by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
The internationally renowned concert tour featuring the music of Japanese video game composer Nobuo Uematsu and conducted by Grammy Award winner Arnie Roth comes to Adelaide.

The program features musical selections from the entire 25 year catalogue of great FINAL FANTASY music, including FINAL FANTASY VI: Opera “Maria and Draco,” FINAL FANTASY I-III: Medley,
FINAL FANTASY XI: Memoro de la Stono - Distant Worlds, FINAL FANTASY XIII Blinded by Light and the Australian Premiere of FINAL FANTASY VI:
Experience HD video game series images projected onto a huge screen accompanied by the epic award-winning scores performed with the power of the ASO and the Adelaide Philharmonia Chorus.

When: Saturday 24 November 2012, 8pm
Where: Adelaide Entertainment Centre
tickets $50 through Lasttix

Welcome to Australia's new initiative for international students

Enhance Australia

Funded by the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship through the Diversity and Social Cohesion Program, Enhance Australia aims to assist international students to feel welcome in their off-campus community. Using members of the Australian community to boost an international student's support network, the program will build the capacity of international students to establish support networks in their local communities.

Student visa compliance tips and information

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) have published a fact sheet about visa compliance. For information about Visa administration, study tips, living and work tips, visa cancellation or contacting the department please see the fact sheet.

Recent changes to General Skilled Migration

On 8 February 2010, the Australian Government announced a number of changes to its skilled migration program. These changes included the withdrawal of the Migration Occupation in Demand List (MODL) and the introduction of a new Skilled Occupation List (SOL).

View the DIAC factsheet for more information about this change and the transition arrangements.

Changing Program

Application for Admission to a New Program

Information for international students currently enrolled in a program of study at the University of Adelaide that would like to change program.

All applications must be submitted through the online form:

http://international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries/internal_transfer/

Critical Dates
• Applications open: 7th September, 2012
• Applications close: 15th January, 2013

More information