{"id":642,"date":"2025-07-28T05:32:36","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T05:32:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/?p=642"},"modified":"2025-07-28T23:47:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T23:47:11","slug":"a-warm-flinders-university-welcome-for-international-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/2025\/07\/28\/a-warm-flinders-university-welcome-for-international-students\/","title":{"rendered":"A Warm Flinders University Welcome for International Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On Tuesday, 22 July, the Flinders University campus came alive with colour, music and excitement as the International Student Services Team rolled out the red carpet for our newly commencing international students from all over the world.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From the moment students arrived, the atmosphere was electric. Warm smiles and friendly hellos greeted everyone as they stepped into a space buzzing with laughter, conversation, and music. Staff from across the University, both academic and professional, were on hand to meet and mingle with the newest members of our community, offering advice, encouragement, and a heartfelt \u201cWelcome to Flinders!\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A Celebration of Culture and Community<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Students gathered around henna stations and arts &amp; crafts tables, captured memories at photobooths and even got up close with native Australian animals &#8211; an unforgettable moment for many! Meanwhile, the stage lit up with incredible student performances, from captivating cultural dances to soulful songs that had the crowd cheering.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-644 aligncenter\" style=\"font-size: 16px\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5734-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Man and woman holding up a snake\" width=\"412\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5734-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5734-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5734-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5734-1-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5734-1.jpg 1654w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-646 aligncenter\" style=\"font-size: 16px\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5866-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Flinders University international students performing a song on stage\" width=\"406\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5866-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5866-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5866-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5866-1-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5866-1.jpg 1704w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-645 aligncenter\" style=\"font-size: 16px\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC6060-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Flinders University international students holding up photobooth images\" width=\"410\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC6060-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC6060-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC6060-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC6060-1-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC6060-1.jpg 1705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIt was truly heart warming to witness over 230 students from around the world feel welcomed by the Flinders community,\u201d said Jose Paulino, Senior Manager, International Student Services. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cOur welcome event is more than just a welcome and celebration, it opens doors to meaningful friendships and connections so that no student feels alone on their Flinders journey.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Representatives from student culture clubs and support services were also on hand, ready to connect students with the many ways Flinders helps them thrive. Whether students were curious about academic support, social events, or where to grab the best coffee on campus, they found friendly faces and helpful guidance at every turn. Among those kicking off their Flinders journey were many who joined us through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flinders.edu.au\/international\/academy\/courses\/pre-masters-information-technology-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Flinders University Academy<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, our dedicated pathway p<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rovider offering international students a supported entry into university life.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-647 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC6017-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Flinders University international student culture club\" width=\"406\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC6017-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC6017-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC6017-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC6017-1-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC6017-1.jpg 1704w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/><\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-648 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5624-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"409\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5624-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5624-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5624-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5624-1-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5624-1.jpg 1688w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Ultimate Student Pack<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It wouldn\u2019t be a Flinders welcome without some serious perks. All international students who joined us for Semester 2 received the Ultimate Student Pack \u2013 and trust us, it lived up to its name!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From stylish Flinders merch (think backpacks, caps, bottles, notebooks, pens and the ever-popular duck socks) to a generous stash of bar, coffee and gym vouchers, the packs were a hit. But the most heart warming part? A handwritten welcome note from the Flinders community, reminding students that they\u2019re not just here to study \u2013 they\u2019re here to belong. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-649 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/IMG_5387-2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Flinders University international students with their Ultimate Student Pack\" width=\"313\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/IMG_5387-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/IMG_5387-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/IMG_5387-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/IMG_5387-2-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/IMG_5387-2-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 313px) 100vw, 313px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your Flinders University Journey Starts Here<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As the event wrapped up, the excitement didn\u2019t fade, it just marked the beginning. New friendships were formed, memories were made, and a new chapter officially began.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To all our international students: we are so thrilled to have you here. This is just the beginning of your Flinders journey, and we can\u2019t wait to see everything you\u2019ll achieve.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t forget to follow Flinders on social media @FlindersUniversity to keep up to date with our latest events and discover how Flinders International Student Services can help you with a range of <\/span><\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/students.flinders.edu.au\/support\/iss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">services and support<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> during your studies in Australia.<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-643\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5931-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5931-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5931-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5931-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5931-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5931.jpg 1670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5706-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Flinders University student culture club\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5706-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5706-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5706-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5706-1.jpg 1531w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-651\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5768-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5768-1-300x200.jpg 300w, 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https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5792-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5792-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5792-1-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5792-1.jpg 1628w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-653\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5992-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Flinders University international students sitting together\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5992-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5992-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5992-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5992-1-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5992-1.jpg 1670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-654\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC6149-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC6149-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC6149-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC6149-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC6149-1-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC6149-1.jpg 1724w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-655\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC6057-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Flinders University photobooth photos\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC6057-1-300x200.jpg 300w, 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https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5966-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5966-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5966-1-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5966-1.jpg 1691w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-657\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5948-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Flinders University students performing a dance on stage\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/international\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/07\/DSC5948-1-300x200.jpg 300w, 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