The Speak & Connect program is a series of 6 workshops. In each workshop, you will participate in activities with student facilitators. These students have been specially trained to guide you in your first few months of living in Sydney and studying at the University of Sydney.
Session 1:
Dates: 11 August 2025- 15 August 2025Topic: Making friends at USYD
- Getting to know your workshop group.
- Sharing ideas where you can make friends at uni
Session 2:
Dates: 18 August 2025- 23 August 2025Topic: Managing your time
- Creating a weekly schedule
- Inviting and responding to invitations
Session 3:
Dates: 25 August 2025 - 29 August 2025Topic: Studying at USYD
- Discussing the cultural differences
- Working through common challenges for international students
Session 4:
Dates: 1 September 2025 - 5 September 2025Topic: Navigating life in Sydney
- Sharing your experience
- Problem solving in your groups
Session 5:
Dates: 8 September 2025 - 12 September 2025Topic: Asking for help
- Writing an email to your tutor/lecturer
- Organising and participating in a face-to-face consultation
Session 6:
Dates: 15 September 2025 - 19 September 2025Topic: From arrival to belonging
- Continuing improving your English
- Learning where you can get help