Parkville Student News: Edition 1, 2009

Contents

• Booklists
• Enrolment
• Financial aid
• Free computers
• Important dates in semester 1, 2009
• FYI: First Year Information
• Lockers
• Looking for somewhere to live?
• Parkville counselling service
• Student diary collection
• SII: Student Information Index
• Student Ambassador Program: applications open
• Survival week
• Timetable
• Youth central

Lockers

Lockers for later year students will be available for sale from the Student Services foyer in Sissons Building from Thursday 26 February 2009 from 8.45am.

Lockers are $5 and you MUST bring a lock with you, or purchase one on the day (an additional $5). No lock, no locker!

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Student diary collection

The new look 2009 Student Diaries can be collected from the Sissons Foyer from Thursday 26 February - Friday 6 March, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

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Timetable

The 2009 semester 1 timetable will be available in Allocate+ on Tuesday 24 February.

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Booklists

2009 booklists are now available.

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FYI: First Year Information

Are you a first year student and need help finding your way around campus? During Orientation Week and the first few days of week 1, there will be an FYI (First Year Information) desk in the foyer of the Sissons building. Staff will be available to help you out with any questions you may have, and to point you in the right direction!

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Enrolment

Now is a good time to check that your 2009 unit enrolment is correct in WES.

If you have any problems with your enrolment or need course advice, please email a course advisor.

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Important dates

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Student Ambassador Program: applications open

Leadership, career development, and fun! Be a Student Ambassador and develop key skills while representing your faculty. Get the chance to meet alumni, take part in Open Day, learn to network and go team sailing. Applications close on 2 April 2009.

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Survival week

Celebrate making it to week 4 (23 – 27 March) with a bowling night, cooking classes and some handy learning skills! Keep your eye out for the full program, to be announced soon.

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Free computers

The Monash Computer Co-Op refurbishes old computers for students who otherwise cannot afford them. It works on the basis of student involvement, and asks that recipients do something to help to keep the program running. This can be either technical or non-technical tasks.  If you need a computer and don't have the money to buy a new one, this could be the solution.

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Looking for somewhere to live?

Not quite sure about your tenancy rights? If you are looking for accommodation and require tenancy advice or assistance please contact Monash Residential Services.

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Bike racks

There are bike racks located in the basement car park of the building 404. Access to the car park is via Mile Lane.

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Parkville counselling service

The Monash Parkville counselling service is confidential and available for use by all Monash students and staff, with any academic, relationship or personal issues. Hours are Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm. Appointments can be made at Student Services reception on the ground floor of the Sissons Building, or by phone on 9903 9635 or email.

Monash University also offers a free and confidential after hours telephone counselling service which operates from 5.00pm to 9.00am. Phone: 1300 361 008

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Youth central

Youth central is a Victorian State Government initiative aimed at people between the ages of 12-25. It promotes community involvement and has lots of useful information about courses and careers, pop culture reviews and events taking place in your local area. Other information included on the website ranges from health and relationships to managing money and advice regarding housing and accommodation.

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SII: Student Information Index

The Student Information Index (SII) has replaced the Student Resource Guide as your A - Z guide to Monash student services.

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Financial aid

Are you having problems paying for text books? Did you know there is a student loans scheme? Loans are interest free and are designed to help students meet unexpected costs in relation to their studies, i.e. accommodation, textbooks and computers. Come along to see a student adviser to find out more about budgeting and student loans.

Contact the Health Wellbeing and Development (HWD) Hub on 9903 9635 or email.

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Inspirational quote

"Every day do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow."

Doug Firebaugh