International Student Hub

Do you love cooking? Why not try making Colombian street food?

Join chef Juanito Berbeo of Berbeo Bros for an in-person cooking masterclass and make a traditional Colombian street food called arepas. All levels of cooking experience welcome, including beginners.

All ingredients and equipment will be provided. The class is FREE!

When and where?

Friday 23 April at IGLU student accommodation, 229 Franklin Street, Melbourne.

This event is presented as part of the City of Melbourne's Connect and Learn series for our international student community. Free for international students. Book now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/colombian-street-food-master-class-tickets…

Attention all Sri Lankan students!

You are invited to attend an information webinar, jointly hosted by the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Melbourne and Study Melbourne.

Topics include a range of important issues for international students, including renting rights, free legal services, hardship support programs and the services of the Consulate General for students.

Date: Wednesday, 6 May 2021. Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm.
See the information below for Registration details.

ANNOUNCING THE FUTURE FOUNDERS PROGRAM 2021!

Are you dreaming of starting your own business?

Build your future start-up career with the Future Founders Program, Australia’s dedicated year-long entrepreneurship program aimed at international students and budding entrepreneurs.

This program presented by StartSpace and Study Melbourne is completely free to participate in, and is designed to take you along the journey from forming your business idea to getting it off the ground, no matter what stage you are at.

You will have the opportunity to connect with other students and new business founders, learn practical skills and gain support with your new business idea.

Sign up to be the first to hear updates about program news and events, and check out highlights from last year’s Future Founders Festival.

Find out more and register at https://startspacehq.com/futurefounders/

Win a $400 Camera House voucher with Insider Guide's street photography competition!

Studying is just one part of the international student experience. It takes great courage to leave what you know behind, grit your teeth and dive into something new and different.

Cultural adventurers at heart, we see students capturing slices of life across our city every day.

Grab your iPhone, DSLR or trusty film camera and hit the streets to capture something special about your city. It might be your favourite landmark, a hidden laneway, a busy intersection or somewhere you enjoy sitting back and watching the world go by.

Insider Guides is also offering runner-up prizes of $50 Camera House vouchers to one lucky entrant from each state.

Visit:
https://insiderguides.com.au/street-photography-competition/?mc_cid=700…

Peter Grundy Scholarship - Applications now open!

Available through generous donations to the Holmesglen Foundation from the family of Peter Grundy, the Peter Grundy Scholarship is available to international students studying in Holmesglen’s VET or higher education programs who have experienced unexpected financial difficulty during their studies.

In Semester 1 2021, a total of five Peter Grundy Scholarships are available, each carrying a value of $1,000. A further five will be available later in the year.

Applications open Friday, 5 March 2021. Completed applications must be submitted to the email address above by 11.59pm, Monday, 29 March 2021. Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.

Check out the link below for more information including eligibility requirements and the application process:

https://holmesglen.edu.au/Students/Fees/How-to-pay-for-your-course/Scho…

A new career accelerator to launch your career!

Study Melbourne Career Catalyst is a comprehensive new employability and career development hub to empower you in your career journey and unleash your potential as part of the next generation of global business leaders.

As the first international student career accelerator of its kind in Australia, Study Melbourne Career Catalyst offers an exclusive suite of services, events and initiatives designed to help you develop your professional skills, connect to industry and employers and launch your career.

Study Melbourne Career Catalyst is a Victorian Government program delivered through a partnership with Outcome.life. It’s free to join and will help you to connect, learn and grow through a community of peers and industry leaders. Career Catalyst is accessible online but will also be delivered out of the Study Melbourne Student Centre – the home for career development and employability services for students living, working and studying in Victoria.

Study Melbourne Career Catalyst provides you with the right skills and connections to take that next step in your career journey.

https://www.studymelbourne.vic.gov.au/help-and-support/study-melbourne-…

HAVE YOUR SAY!

Austrade's Study Australia Partnership’s third onshore international student sentiment survey is now live!

The survey is open for responses until 6 April 2021. Your feedback will help the Australian government to better understand international students’ needs and concerns during COVID-19. The project will provide insights to help improve international student support services and communications by sector stakeholders.

- The survey is completed online and should take no more than 10 minutes to complete
- Eligible participants go into a draw to win one of four AU$50 grocery e-gift cards, (terms & conditions apply)

https://www.austrade.gov.au/australian/education/news/austrade-update/t…