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Information to help you study and have funSeptember 2006
Guess you must be busy with all those assignments and tests that are due about now. Then there are the exams coming up too. So, there is a lot of studying going on! But just because you have a lot of study, don’t ignore the social and sporting side of things. You need to be organised and have a balanced life style to get the best out of your experience here. Being organised at this time of the year is vital for your success.
We have a few activities coming up before this semester ends – check out the information about them in this newsletter. Also, please remember to check our website regularly so that you know what’s coming up, and all about the services that you may be able to access during your stay in New Zealand. If you still don’t know our web address, it is:http://iss.massey.ac.nz
All the best with your assignments and for the examinations coming up! Remember – when your life is in balance, that’s when you will work to the best of your ability.
The Palmerston North International Student Support Team:
Spring is here! Spring has sprung!
Welcome back to all of our international students! We hope that you all had a good break from study. Spring is a great time to see a bit of New Zealand. We hope that you did manage to see a bit of our lovely country during the break.
• Himitangi Beach• Foxton Beach • Wind Farm• Horse trekking• Sakura Festival at IPC• Student City Arts Week• Library Week• Jet Boating• Lido Aquatic Centre• Luttrells White Pine
Gardens, Wildlife Park, and Working Pioneer Museum
Places to goThings to do
Spring in Manawatu
Come in and see us anytime!!
Remember, i f you have an emergency - cal l us anytime: 027-2888-380
Sylvia Hooker06-350-5916
Dhaya Haran 06-350-4824
Dianne Reilly 06-350-5937
Sue Flynn 06-350-4826
Matthew Birch06-350-5916
Congratulations to Rick Zhang in winning the MUSA Elections for the position of International Students Officer, 2007!
We decided to find out what he has got planned for the term that he is going to serve next year.
He would like to do the following things:
• Voice international student concerns with University, Immigration NZ, Insurance, etc.• Offer more social activities for the international students (i.e.: parties, weekly sports league, cultural programmes, etc)• Bring different international students together (specially the students from countries which have only a few students studying here).• Hold frequent informal gathering in a dedicated space where international students can meet other international students.
We then wanted to find out what the new MUSA International Students Officer expects from the International Students studying at Massey University. Rick wants the international students to come forward and express any concerns and problems that they might be facing, so that he can try and voice the concerns to the appropriate people and see if he can resolve the problem or at least make sure that it’s heard. He also wanted to encourage the students to participate more in activities organised f o r s t u d e n t s , p a r t i c u l a r l y f o r international students.
Rick wanted you to remember one thing: “Stick together and it’s better for all of us!”
Rick Zhang’s e-mail address is : [email protected]
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We are here to help you - regardless of whether you are a Study Abroad/Student Exchange student, a scholarship student, an undergraduate student, or a post-graduate scholar. We understand your needs and concerns and provide assistance and advice - from pre-departure until your return home.
23 Oct - Labour Day
30 Oct - Exams start
17 Nov - Exams finish
20 Nov - Summer School starts
24-25 Nov - Graduation Ceremony
22 Dec - Registry closes
The 2007 MUSA International Officer has just been elected. He is Rick Zhang.
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Important dates for the rest of the year
E-Immigration UpdateThe international student support team has been very busy assisting international students to apply for student visas on campus. It takes a short time to get a student visa sticker, and it is simpler and cheaper. Now Immigration NZ and the International Student Support Team are working on the ability to do the 6 month work visa if the international student becomes eligible. The International Student Support Team is confident that this service will be up and running in the near future. Please keep checking our web page for more updated in formation on this possibility. By the way, if you don’t remember our webpage address it’s: http://iss.massey.ac.nz
4TH LAFF (LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL) AT MASSEY14TH – 23RD SEP 2006
A popular annual event at Massey University is the Latin American film festival. It’s on again this year, and there are some brilliant movies that have been selected to show. For more information about these movies and the show times, please contact Mr. Gerardo Canales and his e-mail address is: [email protected] The LASA would like a gold coin contribution for the movie shows only. So make sure that you check out a few Latin American films in this 4th Latin American Film Festival.
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Rick Zhang, MUSA International Officer
Upcoming
This is the official press release from The National Bank.
The new branch in the Student Centre at Massey University’s Turitea campus replaces a smaller branch in the campus’ lower carpark. Branch staff numbers increase to five and customers will now be offered The National Bank’s full branch services including cash handling and a home lending banking consultant. Special opening offers will be available.
“Massey has always been an exciting and interesting branch for The National Bank with the fun of being part of
student life and some great long term re la t ionships wi th Massey s ta f f members,” Andrew Daubney, Regional Manager says.
The Massey University branch will be o p e n f r o m M o n d ay t o F r i d ay 9am-4.30pm.Branch opening specials are on offer for new to bank customers plus there is a prize draw for existing customers to enter.
The new Massey branch opened on Monday 11th September 2006 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9am and refreshments on offer to customers throughout the day.
The National Bank has
Things to remember if you are going home over Summer:- Have you told your landlord you are leaving?- Have you paid all your bills?- If you are completing your degree, have you applied to graduate?- Make sure you flight returns before classes start.
Massey University Library extends a warm welcome back to all International students. We look forward to seeing you in the Library and helping you with your information needs during your time at our University.
As of Monday the 11th of September, The National Bank has moved to the new Student Centre.
moved to a new location
Normal Library Hours are:Monday – Thursday 8am – 11pm, Friday 8am – 8pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am – 8pm
EventsR U EMPLOYABLE? (PIZZA EVENING) 29TH SEPTEMBER 2006
Do you need help searching for jobs in either New Zealand, or at home? Do you want to know what skills employers are looking for tha t make you employable? No matter what stage you are in your degree, it is important that you are aware of the skills you are learning while at Massey University, and that they reflect what a potential employer is looking for.
Come along to the Pizza Night (yes, it’s free of course) on Friday 29 September, 5.00 pm -7.00 pm in SSLB1 and discover:- How you can develop skills employers seek in graduates- Job search strategies- CV preparation- How to best use your time at Massey to make you employable
You will have to register for this event as the numbers are limited. You can register for this by coming to the International Student Office (now located in Level 2, Registry Building).LibraryUpdate
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Here is some special information for the upcoming exams:Labour Day on October 23rd is a Public Holiday but the Library will be open from 10am – 8pm. We will be open Friday 3rd November and Friday 10th November from 8am – 10pm.
Exam papers (from Semester One 2004 onwards) are available through the Library Catalogue on the Library Home Page (http://library.massey.ac.nz). Check out the information especially for International Students!!
The Library holds a good selection of IELTS resources which are reference only and can be found in the Audiovisual Room. This room also holds a good selection of videos and DVDs.
Library tours and workshops are ongoing and topical so please come and visit us, look at the displays and make our acquaintance!
See you at the Library!!
ROTARY CROSS HILLS STUDENT VISIT 15TH OCTOBER 2006
This is a famous trip to the world renowned Cross Hills Rhododendron Gardens in Kimbolton, that the International Student Support Team and the Rotary Club organise together every year. Every year this trip gets filled up very fast. So be in first to make sure that you get a place to go in this trip. The cost of this trip will only be NZ$5 for student and $10 for a family. The rest will be subsidised by the Rotary Club. This trip will be a full day trip starting at 10.00 am and coming back at 4.00 pm that afternoon. If you are interested in this trip you will need to contact Ms. Dianne Reilly and her e-mail address is: [email protected] and she will keep you informed about the further details closer to the time.
"NEARLY THERE" GATHERING18TH OCTOBER 2006
For those student who will be finishing their studies and leaving Masseybefore 28 February 2007.
We will soon enter a busy period with exams, followed by the holiday period when many people are away from the university. Before we know it, 2007 will have started and we will be focusing our attention on the new students about to arrive. Therefore in October, we want to d e d i c a t e a s m a l l f u n c t i o n t o acknowledging those students who will be completing their studies and leaving us.
For most, it is a bit too early to be saying “Farewell” or “Congratulations”, so instead we are saying “Well Done” and “Thank you”.
Wednesday 18 October from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Social Science Lecture Block5:00 pm Individual and small group photographs
(A few gowns will be available)5:45 pm Group photograph.6:00 pm presentation and light
refreshments.
Family members are welcome or you may bring up to 2 friends.
Please register your interest before 30 S e p t e m b e r b y e m a i l i n g [email protected] information will be sent to you if you register for this event closer to the time.
ETHNIC COUNCIL OF MANAWATU DINNER
The Ethnic Council of Manawatu offers social activities and local information to international students as well as migrants and refugees. Their biggest event of the year will be coming soon and that is a dinner and cultural performance night. The date is not available as yet, but if you are interested please make sure that you are keep check ing ou r webpage ( h t t p : / /iss.massey.ac.nz). We will update this webpage as soon as we know more information about this glittering evening of entertainment.
You can join the ethnic council and take part in cultural functions and English conversation sessions. For more information, please call 358 1572 or visit the Ethnic centre at 300 Church Street, Palmerston North.
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Please Remember:If you are feeling stressed about exams and assignments come and see us and/or the Counselling Service. We can help you if you tell us as soon as things start. Don't try and do it by yourself - there are many people who can help, no matter what the problem.
There is a lot happening in Palmerston North and you can find
out about what’s happening in our web page (in case you
don’t remember it: http://iss.massey.ac.nz) for University
related activities and for general Palmerston North events you
can check out the Student City website, which is:
http://www.studentcity.net.nz
Lots of things are happening around Massey and Palmerston North. Check them out!
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What else is happening around here?
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