Social, Cultural and Sporting Activities
At International House, residents find all the support they need to make their time at university enriching and worthwhile. There's a welcoming mentor program for new residents, academic support through a tutorial program, guest lectures, scholarships and bursaries. This adds up to a significant advantage for students, who get to live in a supportive environment that also supplements their university education.
International House (IH) and International House Members' Association (IHMA) hosts many exciting events throughout the year, such as: formal dinners; musical performances; discos; dancing and singing competitions; sporting events like paintball, soccer, and basketball; trips around Australia; harbour cruises and much more.
Social and Cultural Events
IHMA organises a wide variety of social and cultural events aimed at fostering community spirit within the House. IHMA’s calendar contains activities appealing to everybody regardless of taste or cultural background.
Just some of the events on the IHMA calendar include social events such as the Harbour Cruise in Semester 1 and the Ball in semester 2; sporting events such as the Interfloor Games and Paintball, fun activities such as the Assassination Game, iNight, Quiz Nights, Amazing Race and Floor Parties. Other cultural and social activities organised by IH and IHMA includes an international food fair, environmental day dinner, a trip to the House’s Log Cabin in the Southern Highlands, a formal candlelight dinner at the end of the year and much more.
Sports
IHMA organises several sporting events throughout the year. The major sporting activities include the Interfloor Games, which brings every floor in the House together in a contest for the best floor of the year. Be prepared to be competitive! Semester 2 hosts the Paintball day. This popular game in Australia is attended by numerous residents and is held outside the grounds of the campus. IHMA has two sports coordinators who also run social sports program all year, including soccer at Victoria Park, fitness lunch time, table tennis competition and much more. Other weekly sporting activities include indoor soccer and netball organised by the Sydney Uni Sports and Fitness.
In addition to IHMA sport programs, International House in partnership with the Sydney University Sport & Fitness provides you a special deal for Sydney Uni Sport membership. Residents at International House get FREE membership to Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness.
Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness manages and administers 49 sport and recreation clubs, organizes sporting and recreation programs and events, and offers student and non-student members a comprehensive range of sporting facilities.
All Sydney Uni Students have the opportunity to become members of Sydney Uni Sport and can utilise a range of services and facilities: on campus gyms include the University Sports and Aquatic Centre, The Arena Sports Centre and HK Ward Gym. These facilities include a 50m heated indoor swimming pool, multi sports halls, a variety of weight training facilities, group fitness classes, 11 squash courts, 17 tennis courts, martial arts room and an indoor climbing centre. Playing field access is also available.
For general enquiries call 9351 4960 or check out the website at http://www.susf.com.au/.
Access Card
International House has a partnership with USU. Every Resident at IH gets an Access Card for FREE.
The Access Card represents USU membership, but more than that, your Access Card is the key to loads of amazing discounts that will save you big bucks on and off campus. For more information about your access card please access the following link http://www.accessbenefits.com.au.