Your Culture, My Culture
Your Culture, My Culture
About the program
Ever wondered what makes your classmates from another culture tick? Want to prepare yourself for the wide world of globalised society?
Your Culture, My Culture is designed with the aim of increasing the cultural perspectives of students which is a valuable asset in a world with the ever increasing global nature of business. Your Culture, My Culture will facilitate an opportunity for students to interact with one another socially whilst getting valuable benefits which extend far beyond your academic studies.
The program is simple and independently run by you and your group to best
suit what you want.
Once you apply you will be allocated into a group based on the preferences you
put down, then it's up to your group to decide how you want to organise your
meetings.
The program is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Expectations and Program Structure
Your Culture, My Culture is a semi-independent program so whilst there are some structured meetings, it is up to you and your group to enhance your experience in the program by meeting up external to these catch ups.
Remember that some people will only be able to meet at certain times and only a limited number of times a study period. It's important to not take someones unavailability as an indication that they don't wish to meet. We expect that your group will meet 3-5 times during a study period, this is including the structured catch-up's and it is alright if everyone can't meet together.
The program consists of 3 structured meetings which will be facilitated by UniSA staff and any further catch-up's should be organised by members of the groups. We recommend that extra off campus activities are organised in groups in order to enhance your cultural exchange experience.
Once again, due to the various commitments of group members, it is not necessary for the group to meet with all members present. The opportunity to meet with members of other groups is also encouraged. In order to get some ideas as to what to do for external meetings, please refer to the activities page.
Benefits
- Get to know other people's cultures and customs whilst assisting others to learn more about yours
- Break down cultural divides by learning how to communicate with others more effectively
- Participation gets you points in the Global Experience program (click here for more info)
- Increase your confidence and employability both in Australia and internationally
- Discussions in Your Culture, My Culture are a great opportunity for international students to practice conversational English
- Holidaying or doing an exchange soon? Your Culture, My Culture can help you prepare for a trip overseas
- Students in the program receive recognition in the way of a certificate for their CV
Wondering what to do and talk about with your group? Click
here for some suggestions!
How do I join?
You can join Your Culture, My Culture at any time of the year though most groups are made up in the beginning of the study period however, Global Experience students need to apply early in order to get their points for participation in the program.
Find out more about the application process below or apply now by filling out the online form.
Please have a read over the Terms and Conditions of
Your Culture, My Culture before you submit your application.
Application Process
In Your Culture, My Culture we will put you in groups of 3-5 students and will group you with students from the culture you requested to learn more about. Once we organise the group we will email you all with each other's details so you can organise to meet up. The first meeting can be done at our Meet and Greet event at the beginning of the study period.
- Application
Fill out the application form online. - Grouping
After the application is received, groups will be finalised within one to two weeks based on cultural grouping preferences. Once you are grouped you and your group will receive an email containing everyone else's contact details as well as a resource pack to help you make the most of Your Culture, My Culture. - Meet
The first meeting can be done at the Meet and Greet night which will be held at the beginning of the study period. After the meet and greet, it is up to the groups to arrange a suitable time and place in accordance with the Your Culture, My Culture terms and conditions. We will provide each group with coffee vouchers to get this started. Check out the resource pack you receive when you are grouped or the Activities Info Page for suggestions for activities and topics for discussion.
It is up to you to decide how many times you want to meet. GE students need to meet a minimum of once per week for an hour which is also our recommended input into the program. We will also host regular events so students in Your Culture, My Culture can meet each other and get to know other people in the program.
NOTE: Generally participants of Your Culture, My Culture must be 18 years of
age or older. However if you are under 18 and still interested in the program
just contact
Olexij Straschko to find out more on your options.