International House Wollongong
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International House is the
original University of Wollongong
residence and an affiliate of
the 15 International Houses
Worldwide. First opening its
doors to students in 1980, today
this residence proudly boasts
a community representing over
30 nations, living and learning
peacefully under the one roof.
and includes BYO Academic,
iFeast, Meet the Teach, Tuesday
Topicals, Global Voices and
Farewell Formals. Involvement in
such events offers all residents the
opportunity to enjoy an enriched
community where they can share
in different cultures and customs
and form bonds with students
from all over the world.
The mission of International House
is to promote global well being
by enabling its residents to be
intercultural leaders. Intercultural
leaders understand cultural
differences and help others to
understand their differences and
build international friendships.
Student Residence Managers
Dr Lindsay Oades and Alison
Hemsley were recently awarded
a Vice-Chancellors General
Staff Award for Outstanding
Contribution to Teaching and
Learning for the iLIVE Program
at International House.
Global wellbeing starts here!
International House Turns 30
International House offers a vibrant
and culturally diverse support
network for its students, with a
widely varied calendar of activities,
which, through participation,
strong cross-cultural friendships
are formed. Through the award
winning iLIVE program, a range of
activities is held on a regular basis
In 1980 International House
became the first University
of Wollongong student
residence. In 2010, to mark
30 Years of International
House, the International House
Global Wellbeing Residential
scholarships are being launched.
I House Wollongong
University of Wollongong
Wollongong NSW 2522
Australia
T: (00) 61 2 4221 5252
E:internationalhouse@uow.edu.au
F: (00) 61 2 4227 6651
W:www.uow.edu.au/about/
accommodation/residences/ihouse
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