Student Host Program
What is the Student Host Program?
Pre-Semester Program
What is the role of a Student Host?
The benefits of being a Student Host
Participating in the Student Host Program
How to apply?
Student Host Testimonials
The Student Host Program
Every semester hundreds of new students commence their studies at the Melbourne Graduate School of Management on Orientation & Enrolment Day.
New students arrive with lots of questions about their course, the campus, services and student clubs, to name but a few. Orientation Day is a chance for new students to have these questions answered, meet their fellow classmates and to make new friends.
To make the new students’ first day at the Melbourne Graduate School of Management a success we encourage all Melbourne GSM students to apply to be a Student Host for the Semester 2 2009 Orientation Day which is on Saturday 18th July. All current coursework and research graduate students are eligible to apply. If you have recently graduated you are still eligible and we welcome your application.
In Semester 1, 2009 the Student Host Program extended beyond Orientation Day to include the Pre-Semester Program where hosts can become buddies to the new students.
Pre Semester Program
Student Hosts can choose to further develop their communication, teamwork and leadership skills, by hosting a team of five students participating in the Pre- Semester Program for the week. The Host supports his or her team with their case study, assists with finding resources and library research, encourages participation in the social functions and supports Faculty staff throughout the week. The program provides a great opportunity for current students to support new students and share with them the skills and knowledge acquired from studying at the University.
The Pre-Semester Program (PSP) is a week long introduction to studying at the Melbourne Graduate School of Management, centred around a case study and skill development sessions. The case study provides new incoming students from diverse backgrounds with a valuable opportunity to build a shared academic foundation, to develop essential study and professional skills, to establish friendships and transition into student life, and to familiarise themselves with the University and the Melbourne GSM before classes begin.
What is the role of a Student Host?
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A Student Host is a current student or recent graduate who volunteers their time to meet and greet new students on Orientation Day and supports a group of new students during the Pre-Semester Program.
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Host groups are made up of a small number of new students who are all in the same course and who are lead by a current student or recent graduate - A Student Host.
- A Host’s main job is to encourage new students to interact in a relaxed and friendly manner, to answer their questions and to help them settle in and find their way around.
The benefits of being a Student Host
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Build and develop your communication, leadership and teamwork skills.
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Engage new students in your own personal experiences from your course and University life.
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Make new friends and network - not only with other hosts but with new students.
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Help new students integrate into the Melbourne GSM.
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Add this volunteering experience to your resume.
- Receive a certificate of participation and a book voucher.
Participating in the Student Host Program
The Student Host Program for Semester 2, 2009 will take place in July 2009. Once you apply to be a Student Host, you will be invited to participate in a group interview. Date and time to be confirmed.
Student Host Networking Event
A Student Host Networking Session will be held at the beginning of the program to allow Student Hosts the chance to meet each other over pizza and soft drinks. Everyone has the opportunity to introduce themselves and it is a great way for everyone to get to know each other. This allows the Student Host cohort experience to start before Orientation Day. Date and time to be confirmed.
Semetser 1 2009 Student Host Networking
Training Session
If you are selected as a Student Host you must be able to attend a 2 hour training session held during the week leading up to Orientation Day, either Wednesday 15 or Thursday 16 July, 2009.
Orientation Day: Saturday July 18, 2009 - All Day
We need Student Hosts from all courses and representing both our local and international student body so we encourage EVERYONE to apply! The Semester 2 Orientation Day will take place on Saturday 18July, 2009.
Pre-Semester Program
The Pre-Semester Program will be held from Monday 20 to Friday 24 July, 2009. Student Hosts will be required to support a team of new students with their case study, share their experiences and participate in the social activities organised by the Melbourne GSM.
Reflections Seminar
Following Orientaion Day all Student Hosts are invited to attend a Reflections Seminar conducted by the Graduate Careers Centre. The seminar enables Student Hosts the opportunity to reflect on their expereinces within the program and how these experiences and skills gained can be used on a resume and in an interview situation.
How to apply?
If you are interested in applying for the Semester 2, 2009 Student Host Program or you have any questions about the Student Host program please send an email with your full name, course of study and student ID to Rebecca Hobden, Student Experience Officer.
Student Host Testimonials
"It was a good opportunity to reflect on past experiences that I had an to help new students and to make friends."
"It was a wonderful experience especially when I showed the new research students in our group around the campus. I myself was really excited to share my experience on campus with new student fellows."
"I had a great time on Saturday. Moreover, I made a lot friends that day. Just as you said during the training session, this program does not only benefit the new comers, but also benefits us as well."
Student Hosts, Semester 1, 2009