O-WEEK
Orientation week is your introduction to everything Uni has to offer before the learning begins
20th-23rd Feb 12pm-4pm | ALL YEARS | Lemon Scented Lawns
O-WEEK STALL
For the entirety of O-WEEK our stall will be crewed by our Brilliant MESS committee. come and:
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Become a MESS member
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Collect your membership package
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Meet other Eng students
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Hear about our events
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Sign up for camp
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Chat to our committee
TIPS FOR A GREAT TIME
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It's gonna be hot so bring a water bottle and remember to slip slop slap slay
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FREE FOOD, there is free food everywhere during O-WEEK so eat up and get some energy for some big days
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Explore, it's a big University and during O-WEEK it's filled with stalls, people, music, entertainment and the aforementioned food
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Ask anyone anything anywhere, we are all pretty friendly at Monash, if you have a question or are lost just ask .
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Join as many Clubs as possible (They give cool membership perks and packages)
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Don't overdo it, there are parties every night and full on days, make sure not to burn yourself out before uni even starts. It's ok to take a break and not go to every single thing
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MEET OTHER FIRST YEARS, don't worry they are all just as new and lost as you are. Just walk up to people are introduce yourself. The best place to do this is at events but you can do it anywhere
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Join our first years Discord and Facebook to coordinate with others or ask any questions you have
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For more info or to register for faculty events visit the Orientation Portal
MONDAY 20th
9am-10am | ALL YEARS | Woodside
MEET THE DEAN+ MESS Q&A
Start off O-WEEK with a little welcome from the dean and our MESS execs. The MESS team are ALWAYS available for questions or just a chat, but if you want an official Q&A to hear what other first years are asking then this is the way to do it.
12pm-1pm | FIRST YEARS | Woodside
FaME TOURS
If you have been checking your emails you know that FaME (Friends and Mentors in Eng) is a group mentorship program for first year engineers. In these tours you meet your mentor who will show your group around campus. This is a great way to meet some other first years, make some friends and learn a little of what to expect at Monash from your mentor/guru. Also FREE DONUTS
(For more info check your student emails)
10am-11am | FIRST YEARS | Woodside
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COMMON FIRST YEAR
A faculty run seminar that explores the structure of first year. You will get to see some of the Professors and other staff members who will be guiding you through the year and learn how this year will set you up to choose your specialisation .
11am-12pm | ALL YEARS | Woodside
ENGINEERING STUDENT TEAMS PRESENTATION
Interested in who or what Engineering teams are? In this session you will get to hear from all the Engineering teams, They will discuss who they are, what they do, how to join and more. Our Teams are the pride of Engineering at Monash, offering interesting ways of putting your technical knowledge to practical use.
TUESDAY 21st
12pm-1pm | FIRST YEARS | Woodside
FaME TOURS
If you have been checking your emails you know that FaME (Friends and Mentors in Eng) is a group mentorship program for first year engineers. In these tours you meet your mentor who will show your group around campus. This is a great way to meet some other first years, make some friends and learn a little of what to expect at Monash from your mentor/guru. Also FREE DONUTS
(For more info check your student emails)
11am-12pm | ALL YEARS | Woodside
ENGINEERING CLUBS AND SOCIETIES PRESENTATION
Want to get the most out of Uni life? Well clubs are the best way to do that. In this session you will hear from many of our Engineering clubs here at Monash. Clubs offer social events, academic support, networking opportunities and an all round good time. We HIGHLY recommend getting involved.
WEDNESDAY 22nd
12pm-1pm | ALL YEARS | Kenneth Hunt Garden
WOMEN IN ENGINEERING LUNCH
Meet the Dean of Engineering, female academics, representatives from MESS, WEM (Women in Engineering at Monash), Robogals and EWB (Engineers Without Borders) . Lunch will be provided. Women are underrepresented in STEM so this is a great way to network and meet other like-minded students over lunch.
8pm-Late | ALL YEARS | BillBoards (170 Russel St)
O-REDACTED FESTIVAL
MESS+MSS(Monash Science Society)+SAS (Society of Arts Students) are once again proud to present O-*REDACTED*
O-Redacted is an amazing way to start of the semester, throw on a festival outfit, meet other students, vibe to tunes, refresh with some drinks and party like classes don't start next week.
THURSDAY 23rd
4pm-9pm | ALL YEARS | Woodside Carpark
Monash Block Party 2023
Celebrate the start of your university semester with the free Monash Block Party Watch live performances by Tones And I, as well as Confidence Man! Expect the lot from this music festival: pop-up bars, food trucks, silent movies, and other acts around the venue.
FRIDAY 24th
24 FEB 9:00am - 26 FEB 6pm | FIRST YEARS | Depart from Monash Clayton
MESS CAMP
If there's one thing to do before Uni starts, it's MESS camp. Join 130 other first years for what is easily the best weekend of the year . This is THE BEST way to make friends before you even set foot into your first class. There will be partying, optional drinking, games and many other activities for a guaranteed killer weekend.
