The Griffith Mates supported a large cohort of new international students in Trimester 3, offering a variety of social events and activities across the Gold Coast and Nathan campuses at Griffith University, as well as a surfing lesson in Noosa.
Throughout the trimester the Griffith Mates have collectively and successfully welcomed our new commencing international students, offering a range of activities including:
- The International Student Buddy Program
- Welcome Booths at Orientation
- Australian Morning Tea with local wildlife
- Twilight Tours of Brisbane and the Gold Coast
- Noosa Learn to Surf day trip
- Bush Care volunteer day
- Handball Tournament
- Games Day
- Outdoor Movie Night
- International Night
- Clean up West End with Conservation Volunteers
The final Griffith Mates event of the year is the annual Christmas Lunch on 15 December – offered to all students who would like to experience a classic Australian Christmas Day experience, including a delicious lunch and fun games.
The core function of the Griffith Mates is to make arrivals and transitions easier for students, by offering a wide range of opportunities to Griffith International students, ensuring they integrate successfully into the community and have the opportunity to make friends and connections, and feel comfortable and confident at Griffith.
Over Trimester 1, 2023 the Griffith Mates will be offering a varied program of events and they strongly encourage all new commencing and current international students to get involved.
For more information on the Griffith Mates, click here.
