International Guide 2021

26 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA INTERNATIONAL GUIDE 2021 Academic support Throughout your degree, you will have access to a range of programs and opportunities to help you succeed at university. Most support is provided free of charge by the Notre Dame Study Centre and is delivered via workshops and individual appointments with a Learning Advisor. You can join workshops on topics designed to address the challenges common to university life, such as referencing and academic integrity, time management, academic essay writing, critical reading, note-taking, understanding feedback from assessments, and exam anxiety. English as an additional language support If English is not your first language and you need additional assistance to manage your studies in English, you can make an appointment to see a Learning Advisor with specialised skills in English for Academic Purposes. You can make one on one appointments and/or join small study groups to build your skills. Mentoring program To help you as an international student, we will link you with a senior student mentor who will provide you with all the information you need to transition smoothly into Australian university life. It’s a great way to meet other students, and to learn about campus life, including how to maximise your opportunities at Notre Dame. Access and inclusion A wide range of support is available for students with disability or equity matters, including the following: • Changes to examination conditions • Equipment and assistive technology • Services such as assistance with note-taking • Alternative format study materials • Tailored study skills advice and support in collaboration with a Learning Advisor Student wellbeing, safety and support Notre Dame seeks to be a community that promotes and enhances the wellbeing of every individual student by encouraging them to recognise and develop their own gifts and talents. We also aim to assist students to achieve wholeness as a person, to realise their interconnectedness with others and to understand how they can best serve society. At Notre Dame we are committed to the wellbeing, safety and support of all our students. Counselling Our free and confidential counselling service helps students develop skills and strategies that enable you to achieve your personal and academic goals, making your time at university more comfortable and stress-free. Chaplaincy The Chaplaincy team works to promote, encourage and engage students’ faith on campus and to offer the chance for students and staff to flourish and seek excellence beyond measurable academic criteria. Chaplaincy welcomes students of all backgrounds and faiths and those of no faith at all. STUDENT SUPPORT