Online Resources
The following sites may be of assistance when looking for suitable activities to count toward Experience Suite points
UNISA LINKS
Overseas experiences
A full study period of exchange, either studying at a partner university,
volunteering or undertaking an internship which will count toward your
academic program counts as 50 points toward your Experience Suite. Short
term study programs count as 20 points toward your Experience Suite. Click
on the options below for more information:
Student Exchange Program
Hawke Ambassador International Volunteer Experience (for student
studying a single or double degree in International Studies, Division of
Education, Arts and Social Sciences)
Short term opportunities
AIM Overseas: AIM overseas
offers Australian university students the opportunity to participate in
international programs that will enhance their degree and give a competitive
edge to their qualifications. All programs are 3-4 weeks long and students
can choose from a range of short term programs or intensive language
programs in a diverse range of countries and settings. Programs available in
Business, Law, Humanities, Education, Science and more.
July 2011 Programs:
International Trade Finance, Hong Kong
Italian Business Excellence and Culture, Italy
Oxford Summer School, UK
Cambridge Summer School, UK
Plus
many more...
All programs are delivered in English and, depending on your program, you may
apply for credit and funding.
For more information on opportunities with AIM Overseas visit
www.aimoverseas.com.au or email
info@aimoverseas.com.au
Notes for exchange, volunteering and internships
- You must provide the appropriate information to claim these activities toward your Experience Suite. Click here for the 'Application for Points' form.
- If you are unsure if an activity will count toward your Experience Suite it is your responsibility to check first by completing and submitting a Petition for Experience Suite Activity.
On campus events, seminars and workshops
If you attend a relevant on campus event, seminar or workshop you may be
eligible to claim points toward the Experience Suite. You can find listings
of events by clicking on the different links below:
Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre
Hawke Centre for Sustainable Societies
The Unaipon School
Notes for on campus events, seminars and workshops
- You must have the Event Coordinator sign off your participation at an on campus workshop, seminar or conference.
- Approved upcoming events will be listed on the Events page.
- If you are unsure if an event will count toward your Experience Suite it is your responsibility to check first by completing and submitting a Petition for Experience Suite Activity.
Clubs and Societies
If you hold a position on a relevant Club or Society (such as the
Exchange Society, UN Society, AIESEC) for a full year, you will be eligible
to claim points toward the Experience Suite. For a list of Clubs and
Societies on campus, please visit
UniLife
Notes for Clubs and Societies
- You must complete a full year on an appropriate committee and have your position detailed by the President or Vice President of the Club or Society. Click here for the 'Application for Points' form.
- If you are unsure if a position of Club or Society will count toward your Experience Suite it is your responsibility to check first by completing and submitting a Petition for Experience Suite Activity..
Career Services
Careers Services - provide workshops, internship and vacancy listings
and provide helpful advice on career management, resume writing and other
career orientated topics.
Work Placement Scheme - a great opportunity for final year students to find valuable work experience in an area relevant to your area of study. Work Placements with an international or global focus may count toward the Experience Suite.
MyCareerPlan - personalised job searches, notification of career events and career information.
iHipo - a leading career site for students and graduates to find international internships and entry-level jobs with top employers
Notes for Careers Services
- If you are unsure if an event will count toward your Experience Suite it is your responsibility to check first by completing and submitting a Petition for Experience Suite Activity.
EXTERNAL LINKS
The below links may provide ideas when looking for volunteer positions in
Adelaide relevant to Global Experience.
IAESTE
Volunteering SA
Multicultural SA
Refugee
Council of Australia
Oxfam Australia
Amnesty International
United Nations Association of Australia
World Vision Australia
CARE Australia
UNICEF Australia
TIA International Aid
TThe Oaktree Foundation
Notes for volunteering
- You must have your volunteering activities signed by your supervisor.
- If you are unsure if an activity will count toward your Experience Suite it is your responsibility to check first by completing and submitting a Petition for Experience Suite Activity.
The following organisations arrange volunteer experiences abroad which may
count toward the Experience Suite. Please check first by completing and
submitting a
Petition for Experience Suite Activity prior to applying.
Antipodeans Abroad
Cross Cultural Solutions
International Student Volunteers
Partnership for Sustainable Development-
Volunteer and Internship Opportunities in Nepal
World Youth International