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Momentum is a program designed to assist international students of the University of Wollongong to easily integrate into academic and social life.
The program recruits experienced and responsible Mentors from various cultural backgrounds, who usually mentor 5-10 students each. After an initial mentoring period of 3 weeks at the start of session students are invited to attend weekly seminars of relevance to international students such as Migration advice, campus safety, accommodation and advocacy.
Who can join?
Momentum is a FREE Program for all international and domestic students!
If you
- have just arrived to Australia to study your degree
- are an international student and feel new here
- want to get some support from experienced students and staff
- want to have fun socializing and finding friends
- want to get to know your University and Wollongong
- want to help new students get used to Wollongong
- want to gain valuable skills and practical experience in team management
then you are welcome to join the Momentum program!
Momentum is for new and existing students. New students can join up and receive mentoring. Existing students can join the program as mentors, develop their leadership and management skills, and receive accreditation as part of the University's Employment Experience Program (EEP). To find out more about what it takes to be a mentor, please download the Mentor Handbook.
What do we offer you?
Momentum program is absolutely FREE for UOW students! Our experienced mentors assist small groups of international students and pass on their knowledge on life and study in Wollongong.
They cover such topics as University services, traveling in Australia, shopping, safety and more — anything you want to ask them!
The Momentum Program also offers a diverse range of seminars of interest to international students. In 2009 Momentum has the Following Schedule:
MOMENTUM Program 2009 Calendar
Please note that dates and activities are subject to re-scheduling and changes.
All seminars are in Building 20 (Communications Building). Free legal advice days are in a location yet to be confirmed.
Momentum Program – Autumn Session
| O Week | Sign up phase |
| Week1 | Mentoring sessions / Migration Advice 4th March |
| Week 2 | Mentoring sessions |
| Week 3 | Mentoring sessions |
| Week 4 | SEDLO Seminar 25th March |
| Week 5 | Police and Security Seminar 1st April |
| Week 6 | Counseling Seminar 8th April / Free Legal Advice |
| Recess | |
| Week 7 | Migration Advice 22nd April |
| Week 8 | Careers Seminar 29th April |
| Week 9 | Academic Advocacy Seminar 6th May |
| Week 10 | Working in Australia Seminar 13th May / Free Legal Advice |
| Week 11 | TO BE CONFIRMED |
| Week 12 | Tenancy Advice Seminar 27th May |
| Week 13 | Fair Trading Seminar 3rd June |
| Recess | Free Legal |
Momentum Program – Spring Session
| O Week | Sign up phase |
| Week 1 | Mentoring sessions / Migration Advice 29th July |
| Week 2 | Mentoring sessions / Migration Advice 5th August |
| Week 3 | Mentoring sessions / Free Legal |
| Week 4 | Tenancy Advice Seminar 19th August |
| Week 5 | Police and Security Seminar 26th Aug |
| Week 6 | Counseling Seminar 2nd Sept |
| Week 7 | SEDLO Seminar 9th Sept |
| Week 8 | Working in Australia Seminar 16th Sept |
| Week 9 | Migration Advice 23rd September |
| Recess | |
| Week 10 | Academic Advocacy Seminar 7th October |
| Week 11 | Careers Seminar 14th October / Free Legal Advice |
| Week 12 | TO BE CONFIRMED |
| Week 13 | Fair Trading Seminar 28th October |
| Recess | Free Legal Advice |
What do you gain?
- faster integration into life and study at the UOW
- personal support by students and staff
- professional support by Student Equity and Diversity Liaison Officers (SEDLOs) and Student Central.
- increased knowledge about the University and services
- increased multicultural knowledge and understanding
- meet new people, find friends, form great relationship and have fun
Mentors also gain a EEP certificate.
For more information contact the program coordinator Dan Morgan at dan@uow.edu.au