International Student Hub

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🔎 FINDING AN INTERNSHIP 🔎

Internships can be the key to getting valuable Australian workplace experience, building professional networks, learning more about future roles and, in some cases, getting a paid job afterwards. But how do you successfully land an internship as an international student in Australia?

Check out Insider Guides’ free webinar ‘How to get an internship as an international student’ this Thursday at 3pm.

Registrations: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/how-to-get-an-internship-as-an-internat…

Check out the awesome shortlisted entries from international students in Study Melbourne and the Melbourne Writers Festival’s storytelling competition, ‘A Bold New World’!

International students were asked to share their interpretation of life in Melbourne after Covid-19, through writing a story or creating a visual work and drawing on their experience as an international student.

You can vote for your favourite to win the People's Choice Award.

See all the shortlisted entries and vote: www.mwf.com.au/bold-new-world-peoples-choice

STUDY MELBOURNE LEADERSHIP LABS 4IMPACT #7

Looking to level up your networking skills? This week’s free and online Leadership Labs session will focus on exactly that! Meet and learn from special guests from across the Study Melbourne network while connecting with fellow participants.

When: Friday 25 September, 3 to 4:30pm
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/213546693202284/

Melbourne Zoo has recently added its adorable small-clawed otters to its Animals at Home live stream!

See what these little guys are up to, as well as the resident penguins, giraffes and snow leopard: https://www.zoo.org.au/animals-at-home

FUTURE FEMALE CONFERENCE

Future Female is a week-long virtual conference featuring prominent female leaders. Its goal is to empower, inspire and connect international women studying in Victoria and Australia.

When: 28 September to 2 October
Program: https://www.futurefemale.com.au/program-1
Registrations close this Friday 25 September: https://www.futurefemale.com.au/registration

To all those heading into their mid-semester break, we hope you enjoy the time to relax and recharge! 😎

And remember, if there is anything you need support with, please reach out to the International Centre 👍

📣 REMINDER 📣

The eligibility criteria for the International Student Emergency Relief Fund has been updated to make it available to more students.

Find out if you're eligible and apply today: https://holmesglen.edu.au/Coronavirus-update-for-students/International…

💡 FUTURE FOUNDERS FESTIVAL 💡

Australia’s first digital startup festival for international students, innovators and founders is coming soon! Register now to take part in workshops, hear from successful entrepreneurs, learn about pitching and funding opportunities and much more.

This free, multi-day event is hosted in partnership by Study Melbourne and State Library of Victoria.

📆 23–27 September
ℹ️ https://startspacehq.com/futurefounders/

🏈 WELCOME TO AFL 🏈

With the AFL Finals Series right around the corner, it’s a great time to brush up on your understanding of the game! Join North Melbourne Football Club for a free Welcome to AFL Zoom session especially for international students, where you can learn more about the unique skills and rules of one of Melbourne's favourite sports.

📆 Thursday 17 September, 5:30pm
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/330839791471225/