All students must complete a Returned Student Questionaire  at the end of their exchange. This is a very useful resource for prospective exchange students. There is a separate questionnaire forBachelor of International Studies Students.  Please complete the relevant report and email it to intex@unsw.edu.au.

 

The Aussie Mate Program is a fantastic way to stay involved with the Exchange Program and meet lots of interesting international students, some of whom probably come from your exchange destination. If you would like to be matched up with an international buddy and you are able to participate in our Exchange orientation activities, please download Aussie Mate Application Form and return it to the Exchange Office before the deadline.

 

Assuming that you were correctly enrolled whilst you were abroad, re-enrolment into UNSW should be relatively straightforward.

 

If you are returning for Session 1 of the Academic Year, you will need to complete your enrolment during the normal re-enrolment period and in the normal online way. Make sure you keep in touch with your school and follow their enrolment procedures, and know details about when tutorials are open etc.

 

If you return to Australia to re-commence your studies at UNSW for Session 2 of the Academic Year, you will need to check your online enrolment in plenty of time and ensure you know what the deadlines are for changing enrolments for the coming sessions.

 

If the course that you wish to enrol in has pre requisites that you completed overseas and your credit has not yet been transferred, you will need to take your transcript from the partner university to your faculty and negotiate enrolment with them.

 

If you are at all unsure about the status of your enrolment, you should check it by logging onto www.my.unsw.edu.au. Contact the Student Central Office or your faculty if you have any problems logging on and accessing information.

 

RETURNED DE BRIEFING SESSION
 The Exchange Office holds a de briefing session for returned students to attend.  It is an opportunity to tell us about your exchange experiences and also a chance to talk and compare experiences with other returning students.  The session is held in the first week of the semester and covers general administration as well as some information to help you settle back into life in Sydney. The session runs for about an hour and refreshments are provided.
 
REVERSE CULTURE SHOCK
 Students who return from exchange often find that the adjustment back into their home culture is just as challenging as the culture shock they experienced at their exchange destination. While there is the expectation of culture shock when going to a new country, students often do not anticipate experiencing culture shock when they return home.  Students find that they have changed and experienced things that their family and friends cannot understand.  This can make it difficult to settle back into life in Australia.  Just as it took time to adjust to the culture of your exchange country; it may take time to re-adjust to life at home.
 
Symptoms of reverse culture shock include

Do not despair if you find it a challenge to settle back into your home culture.  The best way to address it is to realise it is happening and that it is NORMAL.  In time you will be able to develop an appreciation of both your exchange culture and your home environment.
 

If you need more help in adjusting back to life in Australia, the Counselling Office (http://www.counselling.unsw.edu.au/) can provide you with additional information and support.  They can also be contacted by email on counselling@unsw.edu.au