Meet locals, make friends
In South Australia we want you to feel at home. After all, making Aussie friends is an important part of the Australian education experience. Here we offer our top five tips to get you mixing with the locals.
Find a part-time job
We know it can be hard to juggle work when you’re trying to score top marks with your studies but finding a part-time job is often the best way to make new friends. International students can work up to 20 hours a week during semester and unlimited hours in term breaks. But where to find a job? Start by asking other students, checking out employment websites or looking in Adelaide’s daily and weekly newspapers. Find out more...
Be a sport
In Australia we call 'football' soccer!
Australians love sport and sporting clubs are always on the lookout for new members. The Adelaide City Council lists 60 clubs in the city centre alone, from belly dancing and rowing to cricket and soccer. Life. Be in it is a community organisation promoting healthy living and it runs a year-long calendar of free activities. The universities also have a range of sporting clubs for you to check out – University of Adelaide , Flinders University and University of South Australia
Join StudyAdelaide
StudyAdelaide runs a year-long program of free events, competitions and activities for international students, funded by the State Government and education institutions. Activities include a day of AFL football, trips to the Adelaide Zoo and the Art Gallery of South Australia, an employment workshop (offering tips on CV writing & job interviews) and a letter writing competition with prizes worth $500. Join now
Volunteer your time
Community and not-for-profit organisations are always on the lookout for hard working volunteers with a bit of time to spare and often all you need is enthusiasm. You can do anything from planting trees and working on major events, to visiting the elderly in nursing homes. Volunteers are especially needed during school and university holiday periods, when many fulltime volunteers go on holiday. Check out volunteering jobs here
Know what’s on
Dance to the beat at Adelaide's world music festival WOMADelaide
There is always something to do on the weekend in Adelaide – it’s just a matter of knowing what’s on. One way to keep up to date is by joining the Fringe Benefits program, an arts access program for young people. By registering you’ll enjoy discounted tickets, exclusive offers and special benefits at selected clubs, pubs and retail outlets. Each week you will receive an email and SMS letting you know what’s on. Register now
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