Activities for Gold Coast, Australia

Students may participate in the more than 120 clubs and societies that span educational, professional, political, recreational, social, cultural, religious, and sports interests. Sport facilities include tennis and squash courts, swimming pools, beach volleyball and basketball courts, and weight training. There is an optional “getaway” trip immediately following your mandatory orientation.

Orientation and events

During Gold Coast orientation, better known as O-Week, students begin with a welcome session where they will meet their International Student Advisors, meet the Griffith Mates, and learn about life on campus. The welcome session is followed by fun and interactive activities that are organized to get you acquainted with the other international and Australian students. Within the first month, support workshops are offered by the library on topics such as research skills, time management, and using the library. Student organizations such as the Griffith Mates and the Student Guild host free and low-cost events and provide domestic and international students the opportunity to get together. Griffith provides activity information and resources on their website such as “What’s On?” to find out about activities on your campus and in your area.

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Griffith Mates program

The Griffith Mates is known as Griffith’s diverse peer-support network. The "Mates" are current students (both Australian and international students) from 36 different countries who connect with new students each year and help them adjust to university life in Australia. Students will meet the Mates during orientation week and have opportunities to further connect during the semester through hosted activities, interactive games, networking events and day trips. The Mates regularly host on-campus and online activities such as city walking tours, game and trivia nights, conversation circles sporting events and volunteering.

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