Friday Friends
We know that it can be daunting to start university in a new country – but you're not alone! We're here to help you find your feet at Deakin this trimester with our Friday Friends program.
Our free Friday Friends events are all about making sure our international students feel like they belong at Deakin. These fun events are a great way for you to make friends, discover how to make the most of uni life and get to know Deakin, Australia and your new community.
How it works
For the first four weeks of trimester, you'll meet with your Friday Friends group on your campus every Friday. At each event, there'll be a Student Experience Officer who knows all about Deakin and can offer support and advice. During these events, you'll meet other commencing students and make new friends.
- During Prepare Week, we’ll focus on meet and greet activities, including a ‘three things you have in common’ ice-breaker.
- In Orientation Week, let us help you get to know Deakin with a fun trivia event.
- In recognition of NAIDOC Week, the focus of Week 1 will be an opportunity to learn about First Nations cultures and histories.
- Then, for our final Friday Friends of the trimester, in Week 2 we’ll celebrate with a scavenger hunt on your campus!
Please register for all events you plan to attend, and remember you can also arrange to meet up with your group at other times to study together or just to hang out!
Trimester 2 events
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Register now for all Friday Friends sessions at Burwood
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Register now for all Friday Friends sessions at Waurn Ponds
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Register now for all Friday Friends sessions at Waterfront
What our students say
'I loved the program and I got to meet friends that I feel I will continue spending time with throughout the semester. In fact, even though the program is just for the first 4 weeks, I would still continue meeting up every Friday.'
'I was able to meet new people and it was nice to share our experiences about moving to Australia.'
'Although I couldn't attend all of the events, I found two good friends in it.'
'It was a great program that introduced me to other Deakin students across the board and different study levels and experiences.'
'I heard from my friends about the speciality of Friday Friends – there are a lot of networking options, we meet many new people while having some delicious food. I am sure I am going to attend the next Friday Friends if it ever happens.'