Orientation for Study Abroad and Exchange students
Study Abroad and Exchange Students should plan to arrive in time for the 2013 July Semester Orientation. The program begins on Monday 22 July and concludes on Wednesday 24 July. We strongly encourage you to attend the Study Abroad and Exchange Student Orientation to help you make the best possible adjustment to Sydney and to the University.
The Study Abroad and Exchange Student Orientation complements the University of Sydney Union's Re-Orientation Week (Re-O-Week) activities held early August.
The Study Abroad and Exchange Student Orientation Program on the main campus provides students with essential information about living and studying in Sydney.
This includes:
- Enrolment process
- Student organisations
- Sporting facilities
- Safety and security
- Transport around Sydney
- Libraries
- Services for students
- Health cover
- Adjusting to Sydney life
- Timetabling
- Student Card
- Buddy Club Events
Key dates
Friday 19 July to Sunday 21 July 2013
The Study Abroad and Exchange team offers a range of pre-semester trips to help you to meet other international students and to explore Sydney and its beautiful surrounds.
What: Surf Camp Weekend by Surf Camp Australia
When: Friday 19th July – Sunday 21st July 2013 (2 nights)Price: AU$245 (with $100 discount using promo code 'SYDSURF')
How: http://surfcamp.com.au/book-now/ (select ‘Ultimate Surf Weekend’, then Departure date July 19th)
What: Orientation Escape by Extreme Adventures
When: Saturday 20th July – Sunday 21st July 2013 (1 night)Price: AU$259
How: Book here
What: Blue Mountains Day Trip by Extreme Adventures
When: Sunday 21st July 2013
Price: AU$99
How: Book here
The trips are available until sold out. If you have any detailed questions about the above trips, please contact either Extreme Adventures or Surf Camp Australia directly.
Monday 22 July 2013
9.30am – 11.30am
International student welcome and morning tea
The Great Hall, The Quadrangle, Camperdown Campus
1.00 – 2.30pm
Academics and Lifestyle at the University of Sydney
Eastern Avenue Auditorium in the Eastern Avenue Auditorium and Theatre Complex, Camperdown Campus
Tuesday 23 July 2013
All Day
Activities on and off campus with University of Sydney Union and Sports Union
Various locations
Wednesday 24 July 2013
9.30am – 12.00pm
Advisor Enrolment Information Sessions
Eastern Avenue Auditorium in the Eastern Avenue Auditorium and Theatre Complex, Camperdown Campus
Buddy Club
Each semester, the Study Abroad and Exchange Unit coordinates the Buddy Club, a social mentoring program, designed to help you build social networks, engage with local students, adjust to life in Australia and make the most out of your semester abroad.
In the past we have organised Koala Breakfasts, bushwalking in the Royal National Park, trivia evenings, pub nights, yum cha, harbour cruises, fancy dress parties, concerts, sports events, fairs, dinner parties, barbeques, guided tours, shopping, and fundraising events.
You will receive your personal invitation to join the Buddy Club Facebook Group and start connecting with other students before you arrive in Australia.
Let us know what events and activities you would like to get involved in and the Buddy Club Team will see what they can do. Send your suggestions to .
For more information about the Buddy Club, view the Buddy Club video below.