international students

An information session for international students was held by the Central Queensland University, Melbourne International Campus recently.

Ken Hawkins and Peter Bakker from CQU deliberated on the university’s academic programs, student support services, training, employment and career-oriented services and campus locations offered for the benefit of international students.

The focus of the university is to connect with parents as much as with the students, it was elaborated. The key features of the university that were highlighted were units on definitions of learning in the new world, learning for life, learning tools, applying skills, focus on the student as a person, courses offered in the different campuses, student support, learning skills, job readiness program and cutting edge technology among others.

Specifics of the pre-departure seminars for international students were conveyed in detail. The core points of the student briefing, they said, were apprising international students about where to source information, how to get organised about accommodation, health cover, transport, part-time work, banking, how to seek information about fast-track options, access to academic advice, industry accreditation, technology and also how to get involved in recreational activities. Student expectations and responsibilities as well as university responsibilities were stated.

Extensive survey programs, appointment of student cultural groups in the university to speak to the campus director and seeking feedback were some of the other topics touched upon. Also present were Deepa Mathews from CQU and Sushil Sharma.

Madhuchanda Das