Get the most out of your Study Abroad & Exchange experience and become a Peer Advisor upon your return!

We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic volunteer Peer Advisors to work with the Study Abroad & Exchange team during Trimester 3, 2013. Participation in our program will give you the chance to meet exchange students from around the world, and join in fun activities! This is a terrific way to boost your resume and gain valuable experience within Deakin International. 

The Application for Trimester 3, 2013 will be announced at a later date.

To become a Peer Advisor you would need to be/have: 

•    A current Deakin student
•    Undertaking studies during Trimester 3
•    Previously completed an exchange program through Deakin
•    Well-organised and reliable
•    Able to work within a team
•    A motivated public speaker
•    Passionate about meeting new people
•    Interested in international culture 

Tasks would include (but are not limited to):

•    Advising students on the exchange program process
•    Attendance of the Peer Advisor training day
•    Availability to volunteer and participate up to four hours a week
•    Participation with specified activities and project during Trimester 3
•    General administrative duties

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to participate in a three week cultural exchange program to Korea/China.

The trip will include free of charge:

•    Accommodation
•    Cultural activities
•    Some meals
•    Travel grants, provided to subsidise most of flight costs

If this is a program you woudl be interested in, then we would love to hear from you!