Foundation Studies

1. Foundation Studies Pre-Departure Briefing Catherine Tay

2. About Trinity College • Founded in 1872 as the first college within the University of Melbourne • Diverse educational programs for over 1,500 students • Emphasis on ‘large and liberal’ education • Strong international engagement • Individual attention is our hallmark

3. About Trinity College Located on the campus of the University of Melbourne

4. Foundation Studies Unique preparation for University life Our aim at Trinity is to prepare high quality international students for undergraduate study at the University of Melbourne.

5. Success at Trinity 100% of students who completed July Fast Track 2005 received offers to the University of Melbourne Each year over 80% of students who complete Trinity College Foundation Studies received offers to the University of Melbourne

6. Foundation Studies Core Curriculum • ENGLISH - English Literature - English for Academic Purposes - Drama + • History of Ideas (HOI)

7. Elective subjects Choose three from • Accounting • Biology • Chemistry • Media & Communications • Economics • Environment & Development • Mathematics One • Mathematics Two • Music (Practical) • Music History • Physics • Psychology

8. Orientation What to expect • First day • Registration: passport, forms, information, official welcome, English Diagnostic Test, campus tour • Parents welcome at Official Welcome and Morning Tea • First Week • Information sessions on support services • Cross-cultural workshops • Introductory lectures for all subjects • Subject selection • Camp!

9. Orientation Where do I go? • Registration takes place on the College’s Main Campus, Royal Parade

10. Academic Life Classes • University style teaching • 15 students max in tutorials • Personalised timetables • Each class 1.5 hours long • 30min break between classes

11. Academic Support • Mentors • Support or revision classes on Saturday • Designated staff consultation times • Students encouraged to ask questions

12. Student Welfare Support • Student Counsellor • Director of Student Welfare • Chaplain / Pastoral Care • Emergency After Hours Phone Number • Accommodation Officer • Open door policy

13. Student Services Facilities • Recreation and common rooms • National newspapers • Pianos, table tennis, soccer table, TV, microwaves, lockers • 3 computer laboratories with internet access • The Leeper Library – the Trinity College library • Access to the University of Melbourne – 12 libraries, Sports Centre, Student Health, etc

14. Entrance to University Application Trinity will assist students with their applications to university. All Trinity graduates are automatically considered for the international undergraduate student scholarships at the University of Melbourne (50 in total).

15. Tips for Success Life Skills Waking up washing clothes basic cooking cleaning using public transport budgeting sewing Independence and responsibility

16. Tips for Success Social Skills Making friends Joining clubs Participating in activities Getting Involved!!

17. Tips for Success Health and Safety Exercise, healthy eating, regular sleep patterns Health services Overseas Student Health Cover Safety

18. Tips for Success Study Skills Punctuality Study time and place Managing time: planning, diary use, meeting deadlines Goal setting Asking questions, seeking support

19. Melbourne Experience • Accredited as a ‘Safe Community’ by the World Health Organisation since 2000 • Consistently voted one of the‘World’s Most Livable Cities’ by the Economist Intelligence Unit • 3.5 million residents representing 110 nationalities and speaking 150+ languages

20. Melbourne Weather • Melbourne has 4 seasons • (sometimes in one day): • Spring: September to November • 8C – 22C • Summer: December to February • 14C – 32C • Autumn: March to May • 8C – 20C • Winter: June to August • 6C – 15C

21. Experience Victoria • One of Australia’s most accessible states • National parks, surf beaches, ski fields, wildlife, desert, mountains, rivers and lakes • 12 ecologically diverse and culturally rich regions to explore

22. On Arrival Customs Declaration Form Food – cooked, uncooked, ingredients, meat, diary, eggs, fruit, vegetables, bee products Animals and animal products - feather, shell, birds nest Plants and plant products - seeds, bamboo, wood Computer - may be taxed (bring receipt) Customs

23. On Arrival Airport Pick up • Airport Pickup • Free of charge unless a ‘no-show’ • Go to Meeting Point • International Arrivals: on the right as you leave the Customs Hall • Domestic Arrivals: bottom of escalator, near baggage collection area • Emergency Number: 1800 813 813 (Toll Free) • WAIT – do not leave the airport if you have requested to be picked up!

24. What Else ??? Adjusting to life in Australia ‘Australian culture’ – informal, honest, accent, food Warm clothing, jacket, layers Sufficient funds for first few days – cash, travellers cheques, bank draft

25. Staying in touch • Trinity College Foundation Studies • Admissions Office • Royal Parade • Parkville, VIC • +61 3 9348 7130  www.trinity.unimelb.edu.au/tcfs •  foundationstudies@trinity.unimelb.edu.au