Monash College magazine - Edition 1 Edition 1 | Page 3

CONTENTS 6 10 18 Celebrating diversity Developing future leaders Weekend fun in Melbourne Explore how students from more than 100 countries embrace diversity and learn from each other. Monash College has a range of leadership programs designed to help students achieve their leadership goals. Students nominate their favourite things to do in Melbourne on their weekends. 2 12 Jo’s welcome 20 Aussie words and customs It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the first edition of MC, the Monash College magazine. Our students explore some interesting Australian phrases and tell us what surprised them most about life ‘Down Under’. 22 Learning in and out of the classroom A day in the life of Sunny 3 8 A new way to learn The Associate Director of Transition, Learning and Innovation, Anne Dwyer, discusses how Monash College programs are designed to engage students while also preparing them for university. Monash – a connected community We discover the many ways Monash College students connect with the wider Monash University community. 14 4 What is it like living in the center of Melbourne? Monash College students Yi Tong He (Lily) and Fan Chen (James) let us know. 24 Four seasons in one day Congratulations to our talented students and teachers. Melbourne is renowned for its four distinct seasons. We ask our students for their thoughts on the weather, what to wear and which Melbourne season they like the most. New global business degree ticks all the boxes Monash University’s Bachelor of International Business provides an accelerated study path and includes a 12-week internship or study abro