Exchange & Education Abroad Newsletter

Issue #4 -- 7 October, 2004

Content of Issue 1

  1. International Student Week
  2. Wonderful Pictures of Melbourne
  3. Multicultural Week Display
  4. Meet Your VU Education Abroad Team
  5. Competition
  6. International Student Lunch
  7. Student photos

1. International Student Week
International Student Week grand finale is on this Friday evening, 8 October, from 7.00pm onwards at the Tonic Tavern Footscray Park.

What you can expect:
- Free drinks between 7.00pm and 7.30pm
- Free dinner
- Cultural performances by international students
- A DJ playing music from various countries

Don't miss out - be there!!

2. Wonderful Pictures of Melbourne
Download some wonderful pictures of Melbourne to show your family and friends, and they will also remind you of your time in Melbourne with us at Victoria University.

Your choice consists of a screen saver with 12 photos to choose from, and 31 stunning desktop images. To access them follow the instructions below:

The site asks you to enter a barcode: 9 781740 214889
Note: These images will only be available until 31 December, 2005.

To Download Screen saver:
1. Click on Screensavers
2. Follow the instructions on the screen.

To Download Desktop Images:
1. Click on Desktop Images
2. Follow the instructions on screen for your type of computer and screen size.

Enjoy!

3. Multicultural Week Display
On Wednesday 6 October at the Footscray Park campus - Building M, a multicultural display was held for International Student Week. The day featured colourful traditional costumes, a free lunch, and a fantastic display of traditional music and dancing.

4. Meet Your VU Education Abroad Team
In the next three newsletters we will feature our Education Abroad Team. This will help you to get to know us a little bit better. I'm first.....so here goes!


Name: Sharon Boyd
Position: Advisor - Offshore Programs & Education Abroad


What do you enjoy most about your job?
Meeting people! Everyone is unique, and you can learn so from interaction and communication. Also, I like to be kept busy...and in my job I am certainly busy! I'd be incredibly bored if I didn't have enough to do.
Why do you like living in Melbourne?
I love living in Melbourne. I live in the Western suburbs of Melbourne, which is a very multicultural area and I enjoy the variety of people who live there. There is always something to see and do. It only takes me 15 minutes by car to get into the CBD so I can enjoy all of what that Melbourne has to offer.
What's your most favourite thing to do in Melbourne?
I don't have that much time on a weekend....however when I do, I like to go to Williamstown on a Sunday and look through the shops on the strand and have a cup of cappuccino from one of the may cafes. After that I catch the ferry across Port Phillip Bay to St Kilda where I browse the market stalls hoping to find a bargain or a treasure.
What's your favourite food?
I don't have takeaway food very often because I love to cook...I love food!!! Living in Australia and loving food is great due to the multicultural influences on our food. So my favourite food would be Indian, Mexican, Vietnamese, Chinese, or Italian depending on what's on my menu that evening. My favourite dessert is the Aussie "pavlova".
What's your favourite movie?
"A Destiny of Her Own".
You probably won't know the movie, and I believe that when it was released in other countries it was given another name. It is based on the true story of Veronica Franco - a courtesan and poet who lived during the 7th century in Venice. The movie showcased Venice beautifully, making me want to put Venice down as a place I must visit.

MESSAGE TO MY CO-WORKERS: Don't laugh!!! Your turn soon!

5. Competition
The answer to the last competition was "ALL OF THEM or 12" . We had two very quick people respond from our partner universities....Caroline Payant from Universidad de las Américas Puebla and Susanne Wessén School of Engineering
Jönköping University ....Congratulations!!

The first student to provide the correct answer was Kjetil Pederson - Congratulations - your prize is waiting for you to collect from the International Office at Footscray Park campus (ask for Theo - Theo has threatened to help himself if you don't collect your prize soon - so hurry!).

This Fortnight's Competition
Be the first person to email me with the correct answer and you will win a special prize:

QUESTION: While I was out driving in my car, I passed a motorist whose number plate was IXMNIZ. What is the motorist's profession?
ANSWER: email to sharon.boyd@vu.edu.au

6. International Student Lunch
The School of Human Movement, Recreation and Performance is holding an International Lunch at the Cityscape Restaurant - Side Room, Level 5, Building K - Footscray Park Campus between 12.00noon and 2.00pm on Friday 8 October. I will be attending so hopefully I can catch up with some of you there.

7. Students Photos
Christian (German Sports School) recently explored some of our beaches. These are some of his photos:

Thanks for sharing these great photos Christian!

Your Education Abroad Team
Margaret, Samantha, and Sharon

Copyright 2004 E&SB Newsletter
Sharon Boyd - Advisor Education Abroad
Tel: 9919 1319