UC Social Soccer

Looking to play soccer and donate for Japan Tsunami at the same time?

Come along to the Social Soccer event at UC, where players of all nationalities are welcome. Feel free to invite your friends. This is a unique opportunity to have fun, get to know each other and most importantly be able to support a greater cause – all donation will go directly to the Red Cross in Japan.

There is no need to book, just come along at the following times:

Sunday, 20 March, 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Sunday, 27 March, 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Where: Oval opposite building 24

For more information, please contact Herwindu 0407 508 031

Event organised by UC College together with the Indonesian Students Society at UC.

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University of Canberra - Indonesia Partnership

Last week, we had a big guest in Canberra, as our Vice President of Indonesia visited Australia, and he also spent two days in Canberra. In addition, he brought some of his ministers such as Mrs. Mari Eka Pangestu, Mr. Agus Martowardoyo, Mr. Muhammad Nuh, and Mr. E. E. Mangindaan.

One of the big agenda discussed in the meeting between the Vice President and Australia's government was about bureaucracy reform in Australia and how it might be a good lesson for Indonesia.

The Vice President visit was very important to strengthen the relationship between Indonesia and Australia. Wahyu Setiyono, the lecturer at the faculty of business and government at the University of Canberra had a great plan. She, together with all business and government students from Indonesia initiated to hold a gathering with one of the member of delegation. In the event, she intends to have a discussion about the role of the University of Canberra in contributing to the bureaucracy reform in Indonesia.

For your information, here, we have a sufficient number of staffs and students conducting a research in public reforms. Thus, the partnership will bring a benefit for both parties. As a student from Indonesia, we are also very excited to contribute into the development of Indonesia.

The Gathering has succeeded in inviting Mr. Eddy Purwanto, a Deputy of Governance, Office of the Vice President. From University of Canberra, we had Professor Lawrence Pratchett, Dean of Faculty of Business & Government and Professor Mark Evans, Director of ANZSOG Institute of Governance. 

It was a great meeting, as we can share our research with Mr. Eddy Purwanto. Mr. Purwanto was very happy because some Indonesian students have a research related to the bureaucracy reform. Moreover, Mr. Purwanto also stressed that the partnership between Indonesia and University of Canberra can be developed stronger from now.

Best
Tri

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UC experience

Well...My turn to share some experience during the stay in Australia. Long story

I never thought of studying in Australia or any other English-speaking country before. My second language is French, and I had been pursuing it for 12 years. I always dream about France, and planned to go there after highschool.

Even now I am still unsure about the reason why I turned my eye to Australia. But well, as the time goes by, I have been in this country for over one year. The first day it was raining heavily, the roads deserted and everyone seemed to disappear. That was sad I should admit.

However, while the new semester started, I quickly made new friends who came from various countries. We really had a great time together in University of Canberra College, the study was easy, the teachers were dedicated, and plenty of time to wander around. I specially love the windy Ginninderra lake and the other two lakes in Civic, which turn to be yellowish in autumn and kind of blossoming when it comes to spring. Ginninderra lake also seems to be a great place to do some barbie party, where you can fully lay down on the grass, and taste yummy sausages (Australian typical food I reckon;)) We went to Floriad, admiring fancy and numerous species of flowers. We joined the National Multicultural Festival and found fascinating belly dance, lion dance, African music and even our traditional food!

After one year in University of Canberra College, I transfered to University of Canberra. Probably because of harder program of study, I don't really have too many time to wander around like I did. However, the change brings me new challenge, new knowledge and even new friends. If almost of my friends in UCC are Asians, I begin making friend with more local students. They are really friendly and helpful, willing to help me with my assignments (grammar and spelling check) and even give me some useful shopping tips!

I am living in University of Canberra campus, in a block with 7 local students and 5 international ones. The common room is undoubtedly somewhat untidy, because everyone is lazy to clean up after themselves (Lol). But the stay offers me a another great chance to make new friends, listen to Aussie students' currently hot songs and watch fancy movie together (there is a tivi in the common room for everyone to use). However, sometimes, I still feel a bit hard to catch up with the conversation with local students, not solely because of the language problem, but mostly because of different concerned areas. However, the more I live with them, the more I realise it is not too hard to break the ice. Ah... campus living stays always green, with rabbits and kangaroos and birds. With a bit luck, you can see a pack of kangaroos hopping around ;)

Here are some of my little tips, extracting from my experience:

- do not just stick to your own circle, try to enlarge it as much as you can. It is not really hard to begin a conversation with a strange. What you need are a friendly smile and a will to learn new things and make new friends. That strange maybe just crosses your way and leaves you after a while, but they may stay and color your life with different colors. I did it and it worked ! :D

- try to go to the workshops held by the library if you have spare time. It is worth your time. Even if you can't learn something new, you still have a chance to improve your listening.

-never be shy to ask questions. Teachers and staffs in UC are more than willing to help you. However, how can they know your problem if you don't ask?

-join some club. The information of the clubs available is mostly given out during the orientation week (o-week). Walls and boards also help. Some clubs I know are Conversation club, Noodle club (both are in level C of the refectory), French club (International House on Thursday 7-8), and Commerce society ($5 for the registration)

-keep an eye on the annoucements on the walls, boards located in the library and around UC. You may find some secondhand but good textbooks, job advertisements, or information about a music band's recruitment.

-make a list before you shop. It is a way to save your money and don't buy something just because it is on sales. Manage your budget well during the period when the exchange rate is sky-rocketing :-s

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International Student Ambassador in O week

The good thing about university of Canberra is that the moment you enter the uni there are lots of smiley faces on campus that welcomes you on board. Same was the case with me in February 2010.  I was among those thousands of new students who were just nervous about the upcoming challenge that was burden of master level studies at university level but throughout my o week I was so thoroughly guided and was treated with that much of care and love that I just forgot all my tension and worries and was considering that I am among a family and there are lots of other who are there to be worried for me. 

Being a new student I can’t forget those smiley faces of international student ambassador who were somehow a bridge between us and university and there behavior impressed me that much that beside becoming a graduate of uni i just wanted to become international student ambassador (lol :D) cutting the long story short this year in semester 1 I was also one of those guys wearing orange shirt, a smile on their face and ready to help you.

Previously I was just looking at the outer look of international student ambassador but when I join it I came to know there are lots of efforts behind the outer look of an ambassador and that university of Canberra do care for its students much more than I thought because wearing orange shirt and doing a campus tour or guiding new students in tents are just the final version of all the preparation we made before. I still remember my training day when everyone was coming and was guiding us and training us so that we can guide the new students in the best way. And I think that is the only reason that there are almost 90 nationalities at university of Canberra but still we only look like student of university of Canberra not anyone from anywhere else.

If I quote this year o week and me as international student ambassador as one my best memories and experience then it won’t be wrong as being from a very rural background I was merged in university of Canberra own culture and whenever I have noticed anyone who was just nervous because of  his cultural, environmental, educational gap I used to call him or sit next to him and use introduce him/her with my fellow colleagues who were domestic student ambassadors and I can’t explain his joy and satisfaction but I can feel him that he/she was also like me feeling secure among a family. 

If I am asked that which moment you want live again I will definitely answer that the moment when there was a smile on a previously confuse and nervous student because of me just by talking to him or assuring him that you are in safe hands.

Jawad Khan

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Video tips # 2 - Video Theme and Elements

 Hi all,

Remember, the main theme of the video is "what is the best thing about the University of Canberra from your perspective?".

To get you started, here are some suggested elements to include in your video, but remember the aim is to creatively address the question.

1. About University of Canberra (for example, the academic and social life, the community, the courses and faculties, the facilities and services)
2. About Canberra
3. About Australia

*Just an idea: For international students, if in the video you would like to talk in your own language, that is fine. But do use english subtitles:)

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Video tips - Be careful of copyright infringement

How To Make Sure Your Video Does Not Infringe Someone Else's Copyrights

The way to ensure that your video doesn't infringe someone else's copyright is to use your skills and imagination to create something completely original. It could be as simple as taping some of your friends goofing around, and as complicated as filming your own short movie with a script, actors, and the whole works. If it's all yours, you never have to worry about the copyright—you own it! Make sure to follow the other guidelines in the terms of use, too.

Be sure that all components of your video are your original creation—even the audio portion. For example, if you use an audio track of a sound recording owned by a record label without that record label's permission, your video may be infringing the copyrights of others, and may be subject to removal.YouTube offers a library of authorized music to liven up your video. Try AudioSwap now!

(Reference: YouTube, Copyright Tips)

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"What U C" Registration Form

To register for the competition, please submit an online form here.

No partner? That's ok. By simply filling out the registration form, we will send you an email with suggestion on where to meet both international and domestic students. If you are happy to pair up with a student, let us know and we will try to help you:)

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