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Studying in Australia

Getting Started
When		Attendance
Thursday 1 January 10:00am - 12:00pm	Getting Started	Compulsory

Academic Advising Sessions
Sessions for discussing course selection, timetabling, major and elective choices with an advisor.
When		Attendance
Friday 16 February 2:00pm - 4:00pm	Academic Advising and Welcome Session for new-to-UQ International Psychology students	Compulsory

General Information Sessions
When		Attendance
Thursday 1 January 10:00am - 8:00pm	International Student Arrival Lounge	Optional
Thursday 1 January 10:00am - 2:00pm	Culture Shock & Homesickness	Optional
Thursday 1 January 10:00am - 1:00pm	Q&A for Late Arriving International Students	Recommended
Thursday 1 January 10:00am - 1:30pm	Road Safety around UQ and beyond	Optional
Thursday 1 January 10:00am - 11:00am	International Students with Family Dependants	Optional
Thursday 1 January 10:00am - 2:00pm	Australian Academic Culture	Recommended
Thursday 1 January 10:00am - 1:30pm	Accommodation Information Session	Recommended
Thursday 1 January 10:00am - 1:30pm	St Lucia Campus Tour	Recommended
Thursday 1 January 10:00am - 4:00pm	Allianz Overseas Student Health Cover Information Session	Optional
Tuesday 01 August 3:00pm - 4:00pm	Australian Culture	Recommended
Thursday 15 February 1:00pm - 2:00pm	Studying while on a Student Visa	Recommended
Friday 16 February 10:00am - 11:00am	Information for International students with family dependants	Recommended

Skills, activities and workshops
When		Attendance
Thursday 1 January 10:00am - 1:00pm	Structuring Excellent Essays	Recommended
Thursday 1 January 10:00am - 11:00am	Reading Strategies for Uni	Recommended
Thursday 1 January 10:00am - 12:00pm	Time and Study Management	Recommended
Monday 16 July 1:00pm - 2:00pm	Expectations of Academic Writing	Recommended
Tuesday 17 July 2:00pm - 3:00pm	Start Exam Prep Now!	Recommended