Welcome to Melbourne and RMIT.
As an international student, I know it's an exciting time but I also know it can be overwhelming
with lots of information to take in.
This video is to help you settle into life in Melbourne and it will provide essential
tips on living well and studying successfully at RMIT.
As a new student at RMIT, I found it really helpful visiting RMIT’s Student Services.
There’s an office located on every campus and they're there to provide you with information,
advice and support on your wellbeing, study and learning and career and employment.
You can drop in without an appointment or get information via their online resources,
as well as book appointments, workshops and programs.
Part of Student Services are the Student Wellbeing Advisors and they’re valuable contacts to
have.
They can assist you with settling into Melbourne or information about study support or understanding
the processes at RMIT.
They are really helpful if you are trying to find somewhere to live, need tips for budgeting,
or advice on international student issues.
Student Wellbeing advisors can also connect you with the Student Legal Service, which
offers free legal advice and offers many legal fact sheets and information on common legal
problems, including fines, car accidents, work rights, scams and renting.
So get in touch with a Student Wellbeing Advisor either by dropping into Student Services at
your campus or contacting them by email or phone.
Being new to Melbourne, you might not know anyone or only a few people.
To make things easier, you can sign up to the Mates at RMIT program, which can help
you connect with other students at RMIT.
It was through Mates at RMIT where I met my mentor Kusum.
The program links you up with a senior student at RMIT, so that they can provide helpful
tips and information about RMIT from a student's perspective.
Being a part of the program, I also got to meet students like me that were new to uni,
through social activities, and events.
I definitely encourage you to sign up to Mates at RMIT.
Here is some important administration you should sort out before the semester begins.
Head over to The Hub, the main information desk for the university.
Here you can get your Student ID, your free student diary that's full of important dates,
free services and programs.
Take your student number and photo identification, like your passport, with you.
But you need to make sure you have enrolled first.
While you're already on campus you might also like to take a campus tour to find out where
your classes will be and the on-campus facilities such as cafeteria, library, gym, the multi-faith
Spiritual Centre and prayer rooms.
After the tours, drop into a computer lab or use your own electronic devices and access
myRMIT portal.
You can also download myRMIT app if you have a smart phone.
Get familiar with myRMIT as it's here that you'll find up-to-date information about your
enrolment, fees, exams, learning resources and important announcements from Student Services.
You can also log on to Blackboard here.
Blackboard is where you most of your program information is found.
Just like Facebook, check myRMIT and Blackboard regularly everyday.
And remember, if you have any questions, you can ask them anytime via AskRMIT, on the RMIT
website.
Achieving your study goals starts with being organised.
Here are my tips on what I found useful:
Pick up a free study planner from the Study and Learning Centre.
Check out the Library, there’s heaps of resources available to you.
You can also attend a library class, reserve a private study area and loan DVDs.
Make sure you check your RMIT student email account daily, so you don’t miss any important
news but also find out about the activities happening in the RMIT community.
Talk to your lecturers.
Most will offer consultation time, so take advantage of them.
If you need spiritual support, check out our prayer facilities or see an RMIT chaplain.
And if you’re worried about your studies or things happening in life that could potentially
affect your studies, speak to a Student Wellbeing Advisor or an RMIT counsellor.