Melbourne Welcome Simple Storage Service (S3)
Melbourne Welcome
The Melbourne Welcome program is a popular three day social program for incoming International and Study Abroad and Exchange (SAEX) students. The program introduces you to Melbourne's sights, sounds, history, entertainment and Australian culture with current University of Melbourne students as your guides. You'll meet fellow students and have the opportunity to make new friends before classes begin. In the past, activities have included Aboriginal heritage walks, a day on the coast learning to surf, jazz at dusk at the Melbourne Zoo, going to the footy (a truly Melburnian experience), gallery exhibitions, city and campus tours. Places usually fill up quickly. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Semester 1, 2018 Melbourne Welcome Program is not a residential program, i.e. accommodation will not be included. You need to arrange your own accommodation, separately. If you do not have semester long accommodation as yet, view the list of temporary accommodation options recommended by the University of Melbourne at http://services.unimelb.edu.au/housing/moving-to-melbourne/temporary-accommodation The Semester 1, 2018 Melbourne Welcome includes activities, transport and excursions during the official part of the program and some meals.
Read what past participants had to say (taken from a post event anonymous survey) “The Melbourne Welcome more than lived up to my expectations. Amazing! My host was wonderful and the activities were fun. Best part ever, so happy I had this chance to participate. Better semester already."
"The program included many important things and taught me about the University and the city in a fun and exciting way. The hosts were fantastic and really made everyone feel welcome and included. They provided not only logistical information but also useful information about social life around Melbourne."
"I enjoyed the variety of activities and the opportunity to meet so many lovely people. Everyone was extremely helpful. All the hosts were amazingly friendly, energetic and helped with my initial transition to Australia."
"The best part of the program was that you didn't feel alone and lost after having arrived in a foreign country."
Dates and cost Semester 1, 2018 Monday 12 February - Wednesday 14 February, 2018 Cost: $380 Fee is inclusive of scheduled activities and some meals. Full payment is due at registration. You must be 18 years old or above, attend a briefing at the start of the program and sign an acknowledgement form. Registrations close when places have filled up. Places are limited, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
Cancellation policy A full refund will be issued if a place is cancelled before 5 January, 2018. There will be a 50% cancellation fee if you cancel your place from 6 January 2018 to 11 January, 2018. Refunds will not be offered if a place is cancelled on or after 12 January, 2018. It is your responsibility to cancel your application by email within the necessary timeframes to avoid penalties.
How to register All registrations must be made through the online booking page. You can find this through your browser at: http://ecommerce.mobility.unimelb.edu.au/product.asp?pID=24&cID=6. Further information about the program and assistance with the registration process is available by emailing the Melbourne Welcome team at [email protected].
The Melbourne Welcome program is a popular three day social program for incoming International and Study Abroad and Exchange (SAEX) students. The program introduces you to Melbourne's sights, sounds, history, entertainment and Australian culture with current University of Melbourne students as your guides. You'll meet fellow students and have the opportunity to make new friends before classes begin. In the past, activities have included Aboriginal heritage walks, a day on the coast learning to surf, jazz at dusk at the Melbourne Zoo, going to the footy (a truly Melburnian experience), gallery exhibitions, city and campus tours. Places usually fill up quickly. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Semester 1, 2018 Melbourne Welcome Program is not a residential program, i.e. accommodation will not be included. You need to arrange your own accommodation, separately. If you do not have semester long accommodation as yet, view the list of temporary accommodation options recommended by the University of Melbourne at http://services.unimelb.edu.au/housing/moving-to-melbourne/temporary-accommodation The Semester 1, 2018 Melbourne Welcome includes activities, transport and excursions during the official part of the program and some meals.
Read what past participants had to say (taken from a post event anonymous survey) “The Melbourne Welcome more than lived up to my expectations. Amazing! My host was wonderful and the activities were fun. Best part ever, so happy I had this chance to participate. Better semester already."
"The program included many important things and taught me about the University and the city in a fun and exciting way. The hosts were fantastic and really made everyone feel welcome and included. They provided not only logistical information but also useful information about social life around Melbourne."
"I enjoyed the variety of activities and the opportunity to meet so many lovely people. Everyone was extremely helpful. All the hosts were amazingly friendly, energetic and helped with my initial transition to Australia."
"The best part of the program was that you didn't feel alone and lost after having arrived in a foreign country."
Dates and cost Semester 1, 2018 Monday 12 February - Wednesday 14 February, 2018 Cost: $380 Fee is inclusive of scheduled activities and some meals. Full payment is due at registration. You must be 18 years old or above, attend a briefing at the start of the program and sign an acknowledgement form. Registrations close when places have filled up. Places are limited, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
Cancellation policy A full refund will be issued if a place is cancelled before 5 January, 2018. There will be a 50% cancellation fee if you cancel your place from 6 January 2018 to 11 January, 2018. Refunds will not be offered if a place is cancelled on or after 12 January, 2018. It is your responsibility to cancel your application by email within the necessary timeframes to avoid penalties.
How to register All registrations must be made through the online booking page. You can find this through your browser at: http://ecommerce.mobility.unimelb.edu.au/product.asp?pID=24&cID=6. Further information about the program and assistance with the registration process is available by emailing the Melbourne Welcome team at [email protected].
