Orientation Week (O’ Week) is the first week of a new semester in Australian universities, acquainting freshmen with the campus, other students and upcoming studies, and providing them with access to information on campus services, course advice, skills development and life, etc. in order to ensure them necessary information and support for the new semester.
In July, the students from Shandong University (SDU) are about to embark on their two-year academic journey in the Australian National University (ANU). Let’s see what are included in this exclusive O' Week for them organised by ANU College of Science and share the exotic Australian culture with the JSCers.
I
18 July, Monday
12:00-14:00
Campus Tour
Location: Kambri Bridge
Arthur and Xingshuo, a senior student, will show around the whole campus and its surroundings to help the JSCers get to know the facilities for daily necessities.
II
19 July, Tuesday
Welcoming Activities
Location: Kambri Cinema, Cultural Centre, Building #153
2.1
9:30 – 10:00
Meeting with the Deans and Directors
The JSCers will have a face-to-face communication with Prof. Kiaran Kirk, Dean of ANU College of Science and the directors of the four research schools, ANU College of Science.
2.2
10:00 – 10:30
Morning Tea
While enjoying the morning tea, the JSCers can communicate with their classmates and teachers from ANU about the upcoming studies.
2.3
10:30 – 11:30
General Introduction
Tips for studying and living at ANU will be given to help the JSCers fit into the English learning environment better. Besides, they will meet with the college faculty and staff members who will provide help and support to them in their life and study at ANU.
2.4
12:00-13:00
Course Introduction
Location: W K Hancock Building - West Wing, Building #43, Level 2
The JSCers will meet with the heads of their majors from ANU to know about the major courses and make their own studying plans that suit their academic interests and development.
III
21 July, Thursday
Location: W K Hancock Building - West Wing, Building #43
3.1
10:00-11:00
Library Tour Led by Libbie
As Director of Student Affairs, ANU College of Science, Libbie works to ensure the students the best studying and living experience at ANU. She will lead the JSCers to visit ANU’s library to know about the facilities and services inside.
3.2
11:00 -12:00
Academic Skills Workshop
The ANU Academic Skill Centre is aimed to develop the students’ key academic skills and communication strategies from which they will get life-long benefits.
3.3
16:30-17:00
Student Card Application
Location: Kambri, Building 154, Shop 14
The ANU student card is the official identification with which the students can have access to a series of services on campus, including university library, printing, computer rooms and exam rooms. They can also get discounts on public transport and cinemas.
IV
24 July, Sunday
One-day Tour in Canberra
Assembling Place: Davey Lodge
Led by the tour guide, the JSCers will visit famous tourist attractions in Canberra, including the Parliament House, Royal Mint, National Gallery of Australia, Australian War Memorial.
In addition to the above exclusive orientation activities, there are a series of activities for all the ANU freshmen that the JSCers can also take part in according to their personal needs and timetable. Listed below are suggested ones. For more details, please visit ANU’s official website.
1
18 July
Activities on Monday
1.1
10:00 – 11:30
Orientation for New Students
https://orientation.anu.edu.au/program/welcome-anu-new-student-orientation-s2-2022
Location: Marie Reay Teaching Centre, Level 2, Room 2.02
The students will be provided with information to help adapt themselves as soon as they can to the new university. Click the link below to get tickets. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/new-student-orientation-for-s2-2022-welcome-to-anu-tickets-359279413397
1.2
16:00 – 17:00
New at ANU: International Students
https://orientation.anu.edu.au/program/new-anu-international-students-2
Location: via Zoom
Please click the link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/new-at-anu-international-students-tickets-358289001047
In this workshop the students will be inducted into totally new study mode quite different from their previous ones in addition to study strategies and skills so that they will participate in classes more actively and manage their studies well.
2
19 July
Activities on Tuesday
2.1
16:00 – 17:30
Finding and Using Resources
https://orientation.anu.edu.au/program/finding-and-using-sources
Location: via Zoom
Please click the link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/finding-using-sources-tickets-368026927447
In this workshop, the students will learn about the ANU library facilities and resources, how to find their research interests and effective methods and master the best techniques and strategies to obtain the resources so as to lay a foundation for information integration and academic writing in their later studies.
2.2
17:30 – 18:30
Reading and Note-taking Strategies
https://orientation.anu.edu.au/program/reading-and-note-taking-strategies%E2%80%AF
Location: via Zoom
Please click the link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/reading-and-note-taking-strategies-tickets-368051521007
This workshop provides an efficient and systematic approach for the students to manage their reading and developing their note-taking skills to help them get the most out of the resources.
3
20 July
Activities on Wednesday
3.1
9:00 – 10:00
Campus Tour
https://orientation.anu.edu.au/program/campus-orientation-tour
Location: Student Central Annexure, Level 1,
Di Riddell Student Centre, Kambri, ANU ACT 2601
The ANU campus is huge, so this tour is to help the students familiarize themselves with the places and facilities on campus. Click the link below to register.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/campus-orientation-tour-tickets-380147951757
3.2
11:00 – 12:00
Exams, Tests and Quizzes
https://orientation.anu.edu.au/program/exams-tests-and-quizzes
Location: Marie Reay Teaching Centre, Level 2, Room 2.02
In this workshop, the students will get key skills and strategies to cope with the exams, tests and quizzes better so as to reduce the study stress and improve their performance. Click the link below to register.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/exams-tests-quizzes-tickets-368692889357
3.3
16:00 – 17:30
Academic Writing
https://orientation.anu.edu.au/program/essay-writing-5
Location: via Zoom
Please click the link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/essay-writing-tickets-368694935477
Academic writing is most important in a university. In this workshop, the teachers from ANU will talk about the academic writing steps, including choosing a theme and writing an outline.
4
21 July
Activities on Thursday
4.1
17:00 – 18:30
Referencing and Academic Integrity
https://orientation.anu.edu.au/program/referencing-and-academic-integrity
Location: via Zoom
Please click the link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/referencing-academic-integrity-tickets-368721825907
Referencing and academic integrity are vital to university studies. In this workshop, the students will learn about the best way to keep academic integrity and avoiding academic misconduct, which will help to support them throughout their original studies and researches.
5
22 July
Activities on Friday
5.1
9:00 – 10:30
Finding and Using Resources
https://orientation.anu.edu.au/program/finding-and-using-sources-0
Location: Marie Reay Teaching Centre, Level 2, Room 2.02
In this workshop, the students will learn to master ways to identify key words, conduct information retrieval with the key words to search for the most essential resources and information integration and evaluation. Click the link below to register.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/finding-using-sources-tickets-368723932207
5.2
10:30 – 12:00
Referencing and Academic Integrity
https://orientation.anu.edu.au/program/referencing-and-academic-integrity-0
Location: Marie Reay Teaching Centre, Level 2, Room 2.02
Referencing and academic integrity are vital to university studies. In this informative workshop, the students will learn about the best way to keep academic integrity and avoiding academic misconduct, which will help to support them throughout their original studies and researches.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/referencing-academic-integrity-tickets-368726951237
5.3
11:00 – 13:00
COS + CHM College Brunch
https://orientation.anu.edu.au/program/cos-chm-college-brunch
Location: Cafe Milligram Showcase, Shop 155-B6
At the end of the O’ Week, please join PARSA (Postgraduate and Research Students’ Association) for a relaxing brunch at Milligram. Come along to meet and interact with the fellow COS + CHM students over a cup of coffee and a delicious meal. Click the link below to register.
https://events.humanitix.com/parsa-2022-s2-o-week-cos-chm-college-brunch
A brand new life is about to begin across the other side of the ocean. May all the JSCers embark on a new and pleasant study and life journey after O’ Week.
