Studying overseas will present you with many new exciting and tough challenges as you experience a greater sense of independence and personal responsibility. You need to make adjustments and accomplishments in the following areas:

 

New international students often experience an initial period of adjustment of emotional highs and lows. It is a perfectly natural experience for almost anyone when they try to adjust to a new country and a new culture. If you find yourself confused and disoriented in the initial months, try to remember that it is a passing phase. As you become more familiar with your new surroundings you will feel more at ease with yourself and others. The excitement of making new friends and exploring the Australian way of life will start to grow. The key to managing new experiences is to be prepared as much as possible and expect the 'unfamiliar'.

 

Should you feel you are caught in an emotional low at any stage, please speak with the International Student Advisers who will be able to offer you support and advice.

 

International Student Services (ISS) offers international students a variety of programs, workshops/ seminars and other social activities and excursions. These are designed to help students adapt to living in Australia, as well as making friends and learning about other cultures and each other....details