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Monash University International Student Friendship Program Expression of Interest - Students

Student's Details
Title:
Family Name:
First Name:
Nationality (optional):
Residential Address:
Student Number:
Age Group: 18-25
26-35
36-50
50+

Day Time Contact Number:

Email Address:
Faculty you are studying in:
Course you are enrolled in:
Campus you are attending:
(If Caulfield please contact them directly on 99032000)
Year enrolled in course:
Year expecting course completion:
How did you hear about us? Orientation
Monash Uni Website
ISSU email newsletter
Friends
Other
Please indicate if you would like your friendship partner to be *:
(this can't be guaranteed) 		Single Person
Family
Either
Partner's Details
If you have a partner and/or children in Australia and would like to meet with a family please list the name of yor partner and/or children below:
Partner's Name:
Names of Children:

What would you most like to gain from the program?
Most Important 1 2 3 4 5 Least Important
Friendship  
Meeting an Australian family  
Practising English  
Community Involvement  
Activities and Sports  
The information you provide below will be passed on to your volunteer and also assists the coordinator in matching you with a suitable volunteer

Write a brief introduction about yourself, this could include a list of things you like to do, hobbies and interests, what you want from the program, where you are from, anything you would like the volunteer to know about you. (Please write at least 75 words)
   
Additional Information
Are there any foods you can't eat? Yes No
If yes, what are they?
Do you have any allergies? Yes No
If yes, what are they?
Do you smoke? Yes No


International Student Friendship Program Student Guidelines

The International Student Friendship Program (ISFP) has been established to assist you in your transition to University life. The following
guidelines have been made to ensure students get the most out of the program and ensure their safety and security.

We ask that you agree to:

  • Meet regularly with your volunteer, we recommend two hours per week
  • Respond promptly to your volunteer when he/she contacts you and keep arrangements to meet. It is ok if you are unable to accept an invitation but it is important to make this clear to your volunteer and to make alternative arrangements;
  • Always respect the culture and beliefs of your volunteer. Expect and accept that there will be some cultural differences between you and your volunteer. Try exploring these differences with your volunteer as a way of learning about each other and broadening the cross-cultural experience;
  • Please don’t ask your volunteer for money;
  • Be mindful that whilst your volunteer is there to assist you to transition to university life, he/she is not a trained student counsellor. If you require assistance with a serious personal or academic issue there are staff at Monash University who are trained to assist you with such issues;
  • Not engage in any inappropriate or illegal activity with your volunteer;
  • Let the ISFP Coordinator know if you are having any problems with your volunteer, if you are no longer interested in being in the program or if you have changed your contact details; and
  • Have fun and enjoy yourself.

I would like to be to be introduced to a volunteer/ family through the Monash University International Student Friendship Program (ISFP). I understand that this program introduces volunteers and students solely for the purpose of developing cross-cultural friendships. I will respect the culture, religion, beliefs and customs of my volunteer. I have read the above guidelines for Students and understand and agree to the responsibilities for Students as outlined therein.

 

Privacy Collection Statement
The information on this form is collected for the primary purpose of registering your interest in participating in the Monash University International Student Friendship Program (ISFP). Other purposes of collection include: to match you with a student or student family, to communicate with you and de-identified statistical analysis. Personal information may be disclosed to the student or student’s family for program administration and matching purposes. If you choose not complete all questions on this form it may not be possible for your application to be assessed by Monash University. You have a right to access personal information that Monash University holds about you, subject to any exceptions in relevant legislation. If you wish to seek access to your personal information or inquire about the handling of your personal information, please contact the University Privacy Officer at:  privacyofficer@adm.monash.edu.au