Our Cultural Mentors will be at the International Student Welcome Centre to help you with any questions you might have such as:

• Using Moodle
• Navigating UNSW systems
• How to get involved or seek support on campus

You can also request a mentor to support you throughout the Term!

Request a mentor

Did you know that there are over 90 countries represented by our UNSW International Students? Visit the International Student Welcome Centre and tell us all the places you call home on our push pin world map!

Arc's Summer Social Sport Cup is a low commitment structure where they will randomly assign teams on the day, so you can make brand new friends and team mates every week! Sports on offer are volleyball and touch football.

Where: Village Green
When: Wednesday 11 January to Thursday 2 February 2023
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Cost: FREE

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Join myEnglish Week, a free language program to help you start the term with confidence. Open to all UNSW students, you can work on your English online or in person with expert teachers on skills for presentations, effective university writing, group discussions, pronunciation, grammar & vocabulary and more!

Dates:

• Monday 30 January to Friday 3 February 2023

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Visit the International Student Welcome Centre in Term 1 and complete the visitor survey for your chance to win 1 of 20 $50 Coles vouchers (handy for groceries)!

During O-Week, there will also be other competitions where you could win an Experience Oz voucher to help you make the most out of your time in Australia.

Your first day at UNSW should be remembered - and what better way than to have a take-home memento of an awesome first day! Get your happy snaps at the International Student Welcome Centre at our free photo booth!

Date:

• Monday 6 February 2023 from 10:00am until close

Popping by? Grab some free popcorn at the International Student Welcome Centre - but you butter be quick, only while stock lasts!

Date:

• Monday 6 February 2023 from 10:00am until close or until stock lasts

Need help activating your Overseas Student Health Cover or have any other questions about your insurance? We've got you covered (no pun intended). There will also be fun activities for you to try such as an exercise bike that blends smoothies and some freebies!

Dates: Monday 6 February to Wednesday 8 February 2023

Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Come on a tour, meet some new people and never get lost on campus again! Learn how to make the most of university and O-Week.

When: Various days and times throughout Term 1 O-Week

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Check out all the fun of 'My First Day' during O-Week, a virtual reality experience designed and created by a whole team of staff and students as part of the Empathy Project.

Dates:

• Tuesday 7 February 2023
• Wednesday 8 February 2023
• Thursday 9 February 2023

Times:
9:00am - 3:00pm

Book yourself on a tour of the Main Library on the Kensington Campus! Spaces are limited so make sure you secure your spot.

Dates & Times:

• Tuesday 7 February at 11:00am & 3:00pm
• Wednesday 8 February at 11:00am & 3:00pm
• Thursday 9 February at 11:00am & 3:00pm

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Keep it chill and grab your free slushie at the International Student Welcome Centre before it's all gone!

Date: Wednesday 8 February 2023

Time: From 10:00am until stock lasts

The CSA Peer Support Program assists new Chinese Students with their transition and adjustment to UNSW. The program consists of online and in-person group sessions and online webinars from senior students and teachers.

When: The program runs from O-Week to Week 4 of Term 1, 2023

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Join Cultural Mentors on a half day walking tour along the famous coastal walk from Coogee to Bondi Beach! Meet students from around the world and learn about how to stay safe on Australian beaches. It is free to join but you must register for the event as spaces are limited.

Date: Saturday 11 February 2023

Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm

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Don't be chai, come and get a FREE tea leaf reading where you can also learn about Arc's Culture Café!

Dates:

• Monday 13 February 2023
• Tuesday 14 February 2023

Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Make sure you stop by for some FREE muffins and other treats at the Welcome Centre for international students only!

Dates:

• Monday 13 February 2023
• Tuesday 14 February 2023
• Wednesday 15 February 2023

Time: From 10:00am until stock lasts

Meet health professionals from UNSW Health Service, Psychology and Wellness and to top it off get some complimentary freebies 🤩

Date: Monday 13 February 2023
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting point: International Welcome Centre

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Just arrived in Australia? Want to build your confidence communicating in English? Join this fun, supportive session where you’ll practise speaking and find out about great communication programs to join. You’ll also get free access to an online tool called Communication Coach, where you can keep improving your English and academic literacy skills.

Date: Friday 17 February 2023
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Online

Let's CommUNIcate is a program which offers free weekly English language conversation workshops led by experienced and trained trained student facilitators. Register now to develop your communication skills and connect with other students through conversations, fun activities, and interactive games.

Dates: Week 2 to Week 8 in Term 1, 2023

Find out more and register here

Whether you are interested in making friends that speak a language you want to practice, want to gain insights into cultural codes that are hard to learn from textbooks, or prepare for a trip overseas, the Language Exchange Program is for you! 

The program runs once a week for 90 minutes per session, from Week 2 to 10 in Term 1, 2023.

Find out more and register here

It doesn't matter if you're an absolute beginner or scared of the water, the instructors will help improve your water safety and swim skills.

Register now