Any Questions? - Swinburne University of Technology
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<strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak 2009 Course Guide<br />
We’ll look after you<br />
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<strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers a fantastic<br />
lifestyle for<br />
international students.<br />
At <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak we<br />
know you want to make the<br />
most <strong>of</strong> your time here, both<br />
inside and outside the<br />
classroom. That’s why we<br />
provide specialised services to<br />
help you make the transition to<br />
life and study in Kuching.<br />
Student assistance<br />
The Student Operations Department<br />
and the Business Development and<br />
Communications Department assist<br />
students in several areas. The latter<br />
will be your first point <strong>of</strong> contact<br />
when you arrive. With the assistance<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Student Operations<br />
Department, it will provide you with<br />
ongoing support throughout your<br />
time here. Some <strong>of</strong> the areas we will<br />
assist you with are your application,<br />
accommodation, visas, health<br />
insurance, opening <strong>of</strong> bank account,<br />
course information and referrals to<br />
other services both on and <strong>of</strong>f<br />
campus, as well as intercampus<br />
transfer.<br />
Arrival pickup<br />
New students arriving at the Kuching<br />
International Airport and other points<br />
<strong>of</strong> entry can request to be picked up.<br />
To enjoy this free service, complete<br />
the Arrival Service Booking Form<br />
which is enclosed with the <strong>of</strong>ficial<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer letter from <strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak<br />
and send it to the Business<br />
Development and Communications<br />
Department. It must reach the<br />
university five days prior to your<br />
arrival in Kuching.<br />
Student counselors<br />
Student counselors are available for<br />
confidential counseling on academic<br />
and non-academic matters. Students<br />
can seek assistance for a range <strong>of</strong><br />
reasons including adjusting to life<br />
and study, study skills, cross-cultural<br />
issues, loneliness and issues related<br />
to relationships with family and<br />
friends, anxiety, depression and<br />
stress management. The counselors<br />
work together with the various<br />
schools <strong>of</strong> the university to provide<br />
sound information specific to student<br />
needs.<br />
Scholarship and financial<br />
assistance<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> Sarawak awards students<br />
who excel academically and those<br />
who display good leadership skills,<br />
with scholarships each semester. The<br />
university also assists eligible<br />
students who perform well in their<br />
studies to apply for financial<br />
assistance.<br />
ANNUAL EVENTS YOU CAN LOOK<br />
FORWARD TO<br />
Here are some <strong>of</strong> the annual activities that are held in Kuching and<br />
other parts <strong>of</strong> Sarawak which you can look forward to:<br />
w Rainforest World Music Festival: This festival brings together renowned<br />
world musicians from all continents as well as indigenous musicians from<br />
Borneo. Held in July in Kuching, fans come from around the world to enjoy<br />
the concerts and workshops.<br />
w Kuching Festival: Look forward to city parades, stage shows, food fairs,<br />
concerts and competitions to mark the anniversary <strong>of</strong> Kuching as a city, in<br />
August.<br />
w Sematan Festival: This event takes place in August and features beach<br />
games and exposition <strong>of</strong> local products in the seaside town <strong>of</strong> Sematan and<br />
its beach area, about two hours’ drive from Kuching.<br />
w International Borneo Kite Flying Festival: See swirling performances from<br />
Malaysian and international kite flyers displaying their skills. Watch the sky<br />
for a multitude <strong>of</strong> kites in various colours, shapes and sizes. This event<br />
normally takes place in August and the venue changes each year.<br />
w Tidal Bore Festival: Held in the sleepy town <strong>of</strong> Sri Aman, 194km from<br />
Kuching. Immerse yourself in water sports, local culture, food fair, good<br />
music and dance performances that are part and parcel <strong>of</strong> the festival.<br />
w Sarawak Regatta: This adrenaline-rushing annual event, held around August<br />
and September, sees competitors outpacing themselves in paddleboat,<br />
powerboat and canoe competitions along the Sarawak River. The Kuching<br />
Waterfront is a great place to witness the event.<br />
w Open Houses: Major Malaysian festivals such as Hari Raya Aidil-Fitri,<br />
Chinese New Year, Gawai Dayak and Christmas see celebrants welcoming<br />
friends and families into their homes and serving them specially prepared<br />
dishes.<br />
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