International Student Programs (ISP)
ISP comprise a range of initiatives which provide non-academic programs, activities and events that contribute to the wellbeing of international students and their families.
ISP value and promote cultural understanding, sensitivity and tolerance by facilitating meaningful interaction between local and international students and the wider community.
These programs include:
English conversation groups
English Conversation Groups are a place where international students can practice their English speaking skills in an informal atmosphere. The groups tend to meet at least weekly in session.
Illawarra Committee for International Students (ICIS)
ICIS offers support services to international students and their families while they are studying at the University of Wollongong. ICIS is managed by an elected committee of volunteers which has community and student representation.
International Friendship Program
The International Friendship Program is a program that links international students with members of the campus community for the purpose of establishing cross-cultural friendship. Throughout the year there are lunches and other social activities.
Momentum Student Mentor Program
Momentum is a program in which experienced and responsible mentors are recruited from various cultural backgrounds, and who mentor five to ten students each. After an initial mentoring period students are invited to attend weekly seminars of relevance to international students such as migration advice, campus safety and accommodation.
Budget sightseeing trips
ICIS Sightseeing Trips are single day events that take students to local places of interest such as Sydney, Canberra, wildlife parks and indigenous culture tours.
Cultural Ambassador Program
Cultural Ambassadors are international students who visit schools in the local area to talk about their home country, and provide school students with the opportunity to learn more about the world around them.
For more details of ISP’s, go to click here.