Survival Tips for Students in the Faculty of Arts Semester 1, 2012

NEW IN 2012
First in the Family Network
If you are part of the first generation in your family to go to university then the FIF network offers a range of activities and support programs. http://tiny.cc/ufego

Peers, Ambassadors, Leaders
If you’re new to Melbourne and feeling lost sign up for the Peer Mentor Program http://tiny.cc/7cgjx . You will be assigned a student mentor to guide you through the first few weeks of semester and help you settle in.

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)
PASS is an innovative program providing support in a range of first year units. Student leaders will guide you through your academic coursework in friendly weekly study groups. Stay tuned for more details from your Unit Coordinators, Lecturers and Tutors!

PRACTICALITIES
Getting to uni on time
Find out your quickest public transport options here http://tiny.cc/86v3v or save some money and make a friend with Monash carpooling http://tiny.cc/60icz

Lost on campus (LOC)
LOC is a free iPhone app and mobile-website launched Jan 30 2012 providing detailed, interactive campus maps for largest the 27 universities around Australia.
It is part of a group of free services provided under StudentVIP.com.au.

Job-hunting
If you want a job that fits your schedule or you need some work experience in your field, check out the career gateway http://tiny.cc/ytdsm

Money worries
Contact Financial Aid for advice and student loans. http://tiny.cc/rwa5u

HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Need to boost your motivation?
Grab some quick techniques to improve your studies and harness your potential with Learning Inspirations. http://tiny.cc/fnt51

Staying on top of your studies
Join a 5 week SMART course commencing 12 March. Learn about time management, motivation, study skills and exam stress busters! http://tiny.cc/yy4bi or grab some fact helpful fact sheets http://tiny.cc/ini6w

Struggling?
Uni can be a demanding environment. If you need some support contact Monash counselling http://tiny.cc/mxdmm or call the emergency counselling hotline on 1800 350 359

Medical Help
Monash Health service http://tiny.cc/nek6z offers health care for Monash students and staff including a doctor’s surgery and chemist here on campus.

GETTING CONNECTED
Campus Connect
Campus Connect is a series of fun social activities on campus on Monday afternoons during semester. Activities range from chocolate making to games and pizza nights, cooking classes, salsa dance classes and more. To find out more www.monash.edu/health-wellbeing

Society of Arts (SAS)
The Society of Arts Students http://www.monashclubs.org/ is one of the largest clubs at Monash University, Clayton, with over 1000 members. SAS is entirely student run, and represents all Arts students at Monash.

Top Tips

For student rights, advocacy, representation and support go to the MONSU at Caulfield.
The Matheson at Caulfield is open from 8:00am – 10:00pm Mon to Fri and 10:00am – 5:00pm on weekends.
Use your ID card for student concessions eg movies (don’t lose it, a replacement is expensive).
The Monash fitness centres have great deals and an impressive range of activities to choose from.
Carpool. Not only will you do your bit for the environment, it’s a good way to save money. There’s a shuttle bus that goes between Caulfield, Clayton at a cost of $1.00 per trip.
Make sure any changes to your courses are in by the census date (31st March & 31st August).
Re-enrol for next year by October to avoid a ($270.00) late fine.
Get your library books back on time and avoid a fine.
The Monash Marketplace is where people advertise everything from accommodation to cars to computers, lost & found, wanted items etc. Click here to visit their website
Go to the doctors and counsellors on campus, they know students well and they’re cheaper (even free!).
Make sure to check whether you’re eligible for Youth Allowance or Austudy from Centrelink.
Check out the overseas study opportunities and remember there are grants offered. Click here to visit the Overseas Study webpage

For student rights, advocacy, representation and support go to the MSA at Clayton.
The Matheson at Clayton is open from 8:00am – 9:00pm Mon to Fri and 1:00pm – 5:00pm on weekends.
Use your ID card for student concessions eg movies (don’t lose it, a replacement is expensive).
The religious centre at Clayton offers free lunchtime meditation sessions. http://www.monash.edu.au/spirituality/
A market runs on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at the back of the campus centre. It sells everything from socks to sunflowers.
The Monash fitness centres have great deals and an impressive range of activities to choose from.
There’s a free carpark on the corner of Blackburn Rd and Wellington Rd. It’s a ten minute walk to the Clayton campus.
Carpool. Not only will you do your bit for the environment, it’s a good way to save money. There’s a shuttle bus that goes between Caulfield, Clayton at a cost of $1.00 per trip.
Make sure any changes to your courses are in by the census date (31st March & 31st August).
Re-enrol for next year by October to avoid a ($270.00) late fine.
Get your library books back on time and avoid a fine.
The Monash Marketplace is where people advertise everything from accommodation to cars, computers, lost, found and wanted items. https://my.monash.edu.au/community/ marketplace/
Go to the doctors and counsellors on campus, they know students well and they’re cheaper (even free!).
Make sure to check whether you’re eligible for Youth Allowance or Austudy from Centrelink.
Check out the overseas study opportunities and remember there are grants offered. http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/future/undergraduate/overseas-study.php