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Support for international students

International students may face a number of challenges when arriving for study in a new country, including:

Studying within a new or different culture
Studying in a different language
Coping with living independently, often without family support
Adapting to a new way of life

There are many services and resources available to assist international students adjusting to university and life away from home.

Services

Topic	Information to help you
Making friends - reducing isolation	Gippsland International Student Friendship Program International student societies Language Exchange Program Peer Mentor Program
Student support	Accommodation and welfare guidelines for under 18 year olds Monash Connect International postgraduate students International student support newsletter Visa and immigration information
Study and learning skills support	English as an international language Monash University English Language Centre Plagiarism Writing in English
Understanding your work rights in Australia	Working in Australia

Resources

Topic	Information to help you
Adjusting to life in Australia	Australian culture, history and sport Australian law and justice Living in Melbourne Tourism Victoria
Australian Government information	Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship student information Embassies and consulates
Education provider information	IDP Education Study in Australia
Health care	OSHC Worldcare Overseas student health cover