International Students | 8 August 2023 | 
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This week is National Student Volunteer Week, which acknowledges and celebrates student volunteers and promotes volunteering to young people across Australia. Explore on-campus volunteering options through our peer-to-peer programs or visit the UniSA volunteering page to find other opportunities in South Australia and beyond. As you create connections and make a positive impact on communities, don’t forget to get involved in other great events to enrich your student life.
Come ‘N Try UniSA Sport Clubs for free!
Join the Bupa Ambassadors for an indoor bouldering adventure
Experience BOUNCE with the G'Day Mates
Take a short quiz to explore the Study Help resources for the chance to win a $50 gift card
Enhance your learning with Peer Assisted Study Sessions
Arrange your Access Plan now for SP5 exam adjustments
Want to know more about UniSA’s Counselling Service?
Support student research at the Three Minute Thesis Grand Final
Register your interest to volunteer for UniSA’s peer-to-peer programs
Sarah Campbell: From the lecture hall to FIFA Women’s World Cup
STUDENT LIFE
 
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Come ‘N Try UniSA Sport Clubs for free!
More than 28 UniSA Sport clubs will host daily Come ‘N Try sessions for the whole month of August. All students are welcome to attend, and sessions are free for new members.

Why not take a break from your study and learn a new sporting skill? Whether it’s rock climbing, martial arts, or motorsport, there is something for everyone. Follow UniSA Sport on Instagram for weekly updates on session timings or visit the website to see the full calendar.
VIEW COME ‘N TRY CALENDAR
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Join the Bupa Ambassadors for an indoor bouldering adventure
Calling all adventure seekers! Join the Bupa Ambassadors for an exciting indoor bouldering experience. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced climber, the routes are designed to cater to all levels and the trained staff will guide and support you. Get ready to connect, challenge yourself, and conquer new heights as you unleash your strength, balance and problem-solving skills on the journey to the top. Tickets are only $15 (instead of the usual $22). Find out more and get yours today!
Date
Saturday 19 August
Time
10.30am – 12.30pm
Location
Beyond Bouldering, Kent Town
GET BOULDERING TICKETS
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Experience BOUNCE with the G'Day Mates
Join the G'Day Mates and step into the world of BOUNCE, where joy, fun, and adrenaline come together. There are 50 interconnected trampolines, tumble tracks, and banked walls awaiting your leaps and bounds. Take on your friends in dodgeball and basketball on the trampolines, or challenge yourself through the obstacle course with varying levels of difficulty.

For only $15 (normally $26), you can fly through the air, bounce off the walls, and let the fun soar to new heights! Gather your friends and secure your spot today.
Date
Sunday 20 August
Time
1.30pm – 4.00pm
Location
BOUNCE Greenacres
GET BOUNCE TICKETS
Take a break from study and unwind with Student Events
FOR YOUR STUDY
 
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Take a short quiz to explore the Study Help resources for the chance to win a $50 gift card
Did you know that there are a range of resources on our Study Help page that can boost your studies? Whether you need assistance with assignments, exams, quizzes, referencing or looking to enhance your study skills, we've got you covered!

Take a short quiz by 11 August to explore how well you know these valuable resources and learn how to get the most out of Study Help. Those with the most correct answers will go in the draw to win a $50 gift card!
TAKE STUDY HELP QUIZ
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Enhance your learning with Peer Assisted Study Sessions
Join our Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) to take on the new semester with confidence! Led by your fellow students who have excelled the very same courses you're taking, PASS is designed to help you better understand the key concepts and content within your course. These relaxed and informal sessions offer the ideal environment for valuable support from students who understand what you are going through.

PASS is available on all campuses and online. Check the schedule on our website and join the sessions to unlock your academic potential.
VIEW PASS SCHEDULE
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Arrange your Access Plan now for SP5 exam adjustments
Plan ahead for your final SP5 exams and ensure a smooth process by having an Access Plan in place before Thursday 7 September if you require adjustments due to a disability, mental health or chronic medical condition, or you are the primary carer for someone who does.

To ensure your needs can be met, schedule an appointment with an Access and Inclusion Adviser before the deadline, as new requests cannot be accommodated after this date due to strict exam administration timelines. Your success is important to us, so let's work together to ensure you have everything in place before the deadline!
GET AN ACCESS PLAN
Studiosity: 24/7 online learning support support & writing feedback
FOR YOUR WELLBEING
 
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Want to know more about UniSA’s Counselling Service?
Starting a new semester can be both exciting and intimidating, and the Counselling Service is here to support you every step of the way. Our highly qualified counsellors provide free and confidential short-term counselling to help you with a wide range of issues that affect your studies and wellbeing. Whether you need support with managing stress and anxiety, improving your motivation and time management, or dealing with personal crisis including sexual harassment or assault, we are here for you.

Appointments are available Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm, online and in-person. Booking is quick and easy through our online system, where you can choose the counsellor you’d like to meet with.

Got questions about our Counselling Service or how we can support you? Submit your enquiries anonymously and we'll answer them on our social media stories.
SUBMIT COUNSELLING QUESTIONS
Out-of-Hours Crisis Line: Call 1300 107 441 or text 0488 884 163
FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
 
UniSA Grand Final: Three Minute Thesis
Support student research at the Three Minute Thesis Grand Final
If you have researched a topic for more than three years, could you summarise it in just three minutes? UniSA's brightest students will do exactly that on Tuesday 5 September.

Our PhD candidates will present their theses for the chance to win the 2023 title! Be immersed in the research of your fellow students and discover how a research degree can change the world.

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is an international competition celebrating the research undertaken by PhD students. You can attend live in-venue or via the live-stream.
Date
Tuesday 5 September
Time
6.00pm – 7.30pm
Location
City West campus
REGISTER FOR 3MT GRAND FINAL
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Register your interest to volunteer for UniSA’s peer-to-peer programs
The theme for the 2023 National Student Volunteer Week is ‘Give. Grow. Belong’, tapping into our generation of students who are socially conscious and committed to causes we believe in. The first step to contributing to positive change includes exploring on-campus volunteering projects. Below are some of UniSA’s longest-running peer-to-peer programs that you can volunteer with:

UniMentor: Share your time and skills with new students by becoming their mentor and friend.
Study Help PALS: Realise your academic potential by providing study support resources to others.
Academic Student Representative (ASR): Represent and communicate the views of fellow students with your Program Director.
G’Day Mates: Assist other UniSA students to enjoy life in Adelaide and forge new connections.

Let’s kickstart your volunteering journey and register your interest now!
SUBMIT EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Get support at Careers Drop-Ins
ALUMNI FEATURE
 
Sarah Campbell (sixth from left) and her FIFA colleagues posing for photo in front of a large multi-coloured soccer ball.
Sarah Campbell: From the lecture hall to FIFA Women’s World Cup
Alumna Sarah Campbell undertook a placement at the South Australian Jockey Club as part of completing her Bachelor of Applied Science (Recreation Planning and Management). This led to her first employment after graduation in 2003 as a Marketing Assistant. Fast forward to 2022, Sarah has completed her MBA at UniSA and was appointed Venue General Manager – Adelaide for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™.

While Sarah’s journey has been filled with numerous milestones and strategic changes, she still credits the practical experience gained during her university placement with determining her career path and allowing her to follow her passion. Sarah’s word of advice is: “It’s often who you know that gives you that edge over rivals going for the same job, so making those professional contacts through placements and putting yourself in front of the right people at your first job is invaluable.”
READ SARAH'S FULL STORY
 
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