Exchange & Education Abroad Newsletter
Issue #3 -- 23 September, 2004 
Content of Issue 1
1. International Student Association News
Are you staying in Melbourne during mid-semester break??? Then join the International Students Association as they take a trip to the Strike City Bowling Bar in the City? If they get 30 or more people, games will only cost $5 each and there will be an hour and a half of free karaoke exclusive to ISA students!! Plus, there are lots of cheap drink specials throughout the night....We will be meeting in front of the State Library on Wednesday, September 29th at 8pm. Sign yourself and a couple of friends up now by emailing isa_vu@lycos.com, calling 9688 4720, or signing up in person outside the ISA office in Building M, Level 2 at the Footscray Park campus. We look forward seeing you there!
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2. Games Night Report Thanks to those of you that let us know you were unable to attend because heading away to Sydney, the Great Ocean Road, Ayers Rock, Perth, New Zealand and other places. That's great news......you're here to study as well as explore what Australia and its neighbours have to offer. We plan on holding a "Cocktail Party" in November.....let us know what you think of this idea!
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Also, mark your calendars for Multi-Cultural Week, October 4th to 8th. The following events will be taking place:
Monday 4/10/04 - FREE LUNCH & entertainment 12.00 - 1.00pm, City Flinders Campus
Tuesday 5/10/04 - FREE MOVIE "Amelie" 12.00 - 2.00pm - Footscray Park Campus
Wednesday 6/10/04 - FREE LUNCH & entertainment 12.00 - 2.00pm - Footscray Park Campus / Multicultural booths set up from 10.00am to 2.00pm in Building M
Thursday 7/10/04 - FREE LUNCH & entertainment 12.00pm - 2.00pm - St Albans Campus FREE MOVIE "Amelie"
Friday 8/10/04 HUGE CLOSING CEREMONY EVENT!!! 7.00pm - 7.30pm and FREE DINNER from 7.00pm on - also don't miss the international performances by VU students! A night not to be missed!
Submitted by Monica Turner (ISA Committee)
3. All Canada Day Report
Our "All Canada Day" was a huge success!! A special thanks to our Canadian student "Cameron Vipond" for all his great support at the information booth. Cameron you looked great! Loved the Canadian cap!!
4. What's on!
The Royal Melbourne show closes 26 September, so there's still plenty of time for you to go and experience this annual Melbourne event. For more information go to: Royal Melbourne Show
Unfortunately Victoria will not be represented in the AFL grand final (Saturday 26 September). This is a first....there has always been a Victorian team play in the grand final at the MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground). The game will be telecast live on TV, so perhaps you can sit down at home, or your local pub, and watch an action packed game that generates a huge atmosphere. The AFL grand final has everybody talking! There's been a lot of AFL action in Federation Square this week including: live bands, football players, competitions etc. Hope you got involved!
A special congratulations to all athletes around the world who are competing in the Paralympics. You are an inspiration to all of us!
This Week's BirthdaysLee turned ???? on Tuesday, Samantha turned ????? on Wednesday and Duygu turns ????? today Friday 24 September. Happy Birthday and best wishes to you all! Don't complain if you had a birthday and I missed it.....I need to know about it!!
5. Competition
The answer to the last competition was "MOTHER" (or any other name you call your maternal parent). There is some very clever people out there.....but you have to be quick. The WINNER of the COMPETITION was "Monica Turner". Monica I have a prize for you - hopefully we'll catch up next Thursday at Footscray Park.
This Fortnight's Competition
Be the first person to email me with the correct answer and you will win a special prize:
QUESTION: Some months have 31 days, some have 30 days. But how many months have 28 days?
ANSWER: email to sharon.boyd@vu.edu.au
6. Email Reminder
Please remember to clear your emails on a regular basis. If you are over your allotted email quota - all messages to you bounces back to the sender. I know some of you are over the quota....and my emails are not getting through, so imagine how frustrating this would be for family, friends or your home university advisors....please clear unwanted mail.
7. International Student Lunch
The last International Student Lunch for 2004 will be held on Monday 4 October between 12.00 and 2.00pm on level 9 of the City Flinders campus. The lunch offers you an opportunity to mix and network with your academic and support staff. I will be there, and I hope that some of you can make it to represent Exchange and Study Abroad students 2004.
8. Samantha's Visit to America
It was great to catch up with some of you at the "Games Night". I will catch up with the rest of you after I return from my overseas United States trip on November 7th. I am leaving on 18 September and will be visiting with SUNY New Paltz, New Jersey State Consortium, Slippery Rock University, Virginia Tech, Florida International University, and East Carolina University. As you can see it will be a whirlwind of a trip.
I will be visiting with all international advisors and would be happy to pick up any small care package item from your family, if they get them to the appropriate office. Email me at samantha.thompson@vu.edu.au if you will take advantage of my offer.
In the meantime Margaret and Sharon will be in the office to answer any questions you may have. Enjoy your semester break and take some photo's for us!
Be well and safe.
Samantha
9. Student Photos - Getting together, having fun!!
Your Education Abroad Team
Margaret, Samantha, and Sharon
Copyright 2004 E&SB Newsletter
Sharon Boyd - Advisor Education Abroad
Tel: 9919 1319