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Monash South Africa exchange promoted22 April 2009
An information session called "Want to change the world" was held on 1 April at the Clayton campus to provide students with information about study and internship opportunities at Monash South Africa (MSA). More than 50 participants heard from staff and students about study options, life in South Africa, as well as the volunteering opportunities available with the Monash University Student Volunteer Program (MUSVP). MUSVP is the largest student-run volunteer program within the Monash network, with one quarter of the thousand students on the South African campus actively participating in programs run in local townships and among disadvantaged communities. The South African campus also has strong ties with Oxfam and with the Oaktree Foundation. The session included presentations by Monash Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International) Professor Stephanie Fahey, Gina Vassos from Monash Abroad, and MSA Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) Professor Simon Adams. Honours student Laura Dortmans who has studied at MSA and was one of the first Monash/Oxfam interns also spoke about her unique experience. Several other Australian students also shared their life-changing experiences with the group. The session was well attended with many informal discussions taking place following the presentations. The formal presentations from the session will be made available on the Monash website for those students who were unable to attend. Students going on intercampus exchange could be eligible for grants of up to A$3500 for one semester and A$4000 for two. For more information contact Monash Abroad on +61 3 9905 1551, monash.abroad@adm.monash.edu.au or visit the Monash Abroad website. |
