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Session 2 • 28th January – 25th February 2019
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Activities and Community Coordinator John ILSC Brisbane Follow us:
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Hi, mates! Welcome to session
2!
Session 2 is usually a hot one. We tend to avoid activities like soccer or basketball because the sun in Brisbane can burn and leave you feeling dizzy. If you do play, play in the early morning or afternoon/evening and remember to drink plenty of water. Activities are fun but you still have to be smart about it! If you are swimming, swim between the flags. When at the beach, look out for the lifeguards. They are there to watch over you if any danger
occurs but still, you have to be responsible for yourself and your friends. Never swim straight after lunch. This is not a good idea! Do not swim outside of the RED and YELLOW flags. The lifeguards cannot see you. There is always fun under the sun, we just have to choose to right time and the right place. Be smart, be happy and see you soon!
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PHOTO: Some of the Irukandji jellyfish caught on Far North Queensland beaches during the 2015-16 stinger season. (ABC Far North: Mark Rigby)
Jellyfish awareness Stung by a jellyfish on vacation? Here’s what you should do:
Tropical stinger safety tips:
Management of stings:
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Wear protective clothing (wet suit or Lycra body suit), to reduce exposure to potential stings
• Carefully remove the person from the water
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Protect your face and avoid putting your head underwater at high-risk locations
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In the absence of a full Lycra suit, wear other protective clothing such as long pants tucked into socks
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Enter water slowly as marine stingers will often swim away from people given the opportunity and time
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If you are planning a trip to a jellyfish known area, take vinegar with you
• Avoid rubbing the sting area • Immediately douse the sting area with vinegar for at least 30 seconds • If vinegar is not available, carefully remove tentacles off skin and rinse well with seawater (not fresh water) • Call triple-0 for an ambulance immediately • Regularly monitor and record the person's pulse, breathing and consciousness • Begin resuscitation if necessary
Sources: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-01-06/lifesavers-sweep-for-irukandji-jellyfish-at-fraser-island-qld/10687744 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-01-08/rare-giant-bluebottle-could-be-sending-people-to-hospital/10696098
Star ILSC Staff
Toshi ILSC Student since 2011 / Counsellor since April 2015 What is your roll at ILSC Brisbane?
Where do you recommend students visit while living in Brisbane?
Cultural Counsellor for Latin America, Europe/ Marketing Assistant.
What is the most challenging part of your job?
Well, I would say completing all my duties on time hehehe! Dealing with Onshore/ Offshore agencies enquiries because sometimes they need things that are out of my hands/role.
What is the most rewarding part of your job?
The most rewarding part is the fact that students can achieve their goals based on my advice/help, or when students come back to me saying “Toshi, thank you very much for your advice, everything is much clearer now, I will do everything you’ve said”. Apart from that, being working at ILSC allows me to meet students from all over the world and learn a lot from each of them.
What is your best memory from ILSC?
I still remember when I was ILSC student back in 2011, having an excellent person such as Michael Richards as my core teacher, now he is ILSC’s Academic Director and now I guess he is my boss hahahaha! It is a small world isn’t it? Follow us:
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What is your favourite English word and why?
"G’day Mate. How ya going!?" I’ve been living in Australia for about 7 years now, and it’s weird how quickly I’ve been able to adapt to the local vocabulary! I love the Australian accent, and sometimes saying these words may sound weird without it. If there’s one main rule about “speaking Australian” is that Australians basically just try to shorten every word as much as possible. It’s pretty fun though, and actually reflect the culture here; laidback, relaxed, and focused on having good times. What is your advice to students living in Brisbane? Enjoy Brisbane’s perfect weather, unbeatable lifestyle and proximity to beautiful beaches all that make Brisbane one of the best places in the world to study.
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Well, Brisbane has so many beautiful places to visit but I would advise 2 very cheap places to visit and one thing that I always ask my students to do during their first week in Brisbane: Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) considered one of Australia’s finest art galleries, also because GOMA allows you to get creative, interactive and involved with local and international artists’ showcased works. Mount Coot-tha Lookout because from there you can see a panoramic views of Brisbane and all the way out to Moreton Bay. It really is breathtaking. City Cat Ride because for only a few dollars you can take a joyride along the Brisbane River to witness the entirety of Brisbane. From Ferris wheels, skyscraper buildings, beautifully architecturally designed bridges and luscious parks, the City Cat is the best way to see Brisbane.
What's next for you?
I’d like to practice soccer more often, but sometimes I just want to spend my weekends with my little boy and wife because time flies and I do not want to miss any second with them.
Star Student
Solange Salgueiro Cordeiro ILSC Student from January 2018 to October 2018
What made you decide to come to Brisbane, Australia?
My choice was Australia because it was the only continent I had not visited yet. Generally, I don’t like very much big cities. So, I chose the third one in Australia: Brissy! Finally all I wanted was to improve my English! Today without English life is complicated for many elements. English is life!
Why did you decide to stay with Student One?
I chose Student One because there are only students. Living in Student One teaches us to be more independent and especially to meet and practice our English! It was really great!
What can I do at Student One in my free time?
In Student One, you can do smart things. Like studying, printing things, playing piano or guitar. But for to tell you the thrust, I didn’t do anything about it. As John says: “She’s a bad student guys, don’t listen to her!”. haha Anyway, I did better, I used the pool, BBQ, ping-pong and snooker. And I also took the last floor to see the sunset! Great times!
What is your room like and how long does it take to get to ILSC?
The room is great for a student, there is really the necessary and it is secure. The time to get to ILSC was 3 minutes on foot. I always left at 8:25.
What is your favourite part about Student One?
To make parties and to share good times by BBQ and more… It picks up the first two questions.
This is your 2nd visit to Student One. What made you choose the same place?
Just for the same reasons as the previous questions. I like to feel free and not having to respect schedules.
What are your passions / dreams – career, study or personal goals for the future?
I work in the administration. I am in an environment where I have a lot of contact with the public and I love it! My passions? Eating good swiss chocolates endlessly. haha, no, I'm kidding. Well, I have various things. Like: making parties, meeting people, helping people, photography
and traveling. Mostly, I like to ride my Kawasaki and escape alone. And above all, I am curious to know anything and everything. Dreams? I think I have never had a dream. I live day by day. My personal goal? Easy, to discover the unknown! Going around the world! And also know who I am. I think that's all.
What's next?
Australia helped me a lot to improve my personality. And the vision that I had of my perspective of the future also changed. I don’t know how to explain it... I just feel it! What’s next? Well, we will see! In any case, continue to live intensely and dream of my life in colour, as Peter Pan has always said and it works! See where Solange was living and discover Brisbane's premium student accommodation. Visit www.studentone.com
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MON
TUE 28
â€ŤÚˆÚˆâ€ŹIntake Day
WED 29
ILSC Brisbane - Activities Lounge
Activities Lounge / 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
4
11
Room 106 / 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
đ&#x;’˛đ&#x;’˛ Job Club
18
Room 106 / 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
đ&#x;ŽĄđ&#x;ŽĄ Powerhouse with John
Chit Chat Club
Room 106 / 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
đ&#x;’˛đ&#x;’˛ Job Club
30
Activities Lounge / 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Public Holiday Australia Day
đ&#x;’˛đ&#x;’˛ Job Club
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5
ššMovies At South Bank! Activities Lounge / 5:45 pm
đ&#x;“¸đ&#x;“¸Photography Club
12
đ&#x;ŽĄđ&#x;ŽĄ Mt Coot-tha Lookout
6
Activities Lounge / 1:25 pm - 4:00 pm
Chit Chat Club
13
Activities Lounge / 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Activities Lounge / 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
19
20
Â?Â?GOMA & Art Gallery
Activities Lounge / 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Chit Chat Club
Activities Lounge / 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Session 2 28th Jan - 25th Feb 2019
& Activities Calendar
Can you guess the 13 movies in this calendar?
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See the answers in the back page.
THU
FRI 31
UUBreathe, Meditate & Relax through English
WEEKEND
đ&#x;ŽĄđ&#x;ŽĄ Souvenir Shopping
1
3
Activities Lounge / 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Activities Lounge / 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
ĂŽĂŽUpath Orientation
88Happy Hour Party (18+) Activities Lounge / 4:30 pm
Room TBA / 5:00 pm
ĂŽĂŽUpath Orientation
Wet'n'Wild Saturday! $49
Student Lounge / 8:30 am
7
ĂŽĂŽQLD TAFE
2
Activities Lounge / 1:00 pm
8
88West End Craft Beer Bars
9
10
Activities Lounge / 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Talk Out Loud
Activities Lounge / 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
 Awesome Byron Bay Weekend $249
Talk Out Loud
14
Activities Lounge / 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
UUBreathe, Meditate & Relax through English
Activities Lounge / 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
15
ĂŽĂŽUpath Orientation đ&#x;•šđ&#x;•šPS4 Battles
Activities Lounge / 1:30 - 4:00 pm
 Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa Day Trip $129
Room TBA / 5:00 pm
đ&#x;?Źđ&#x;?ŹChocolate Tour
Activities Lounge / 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
17
Student Lounge / 8:30 am
ĂŽĂŽUpath Orientation 21
16
22
88Night time student BBQ!
23
24
ILSC Courtyard - 7:45 pm
Surf Weekend in Spot X $295
Activities Info
FREE ACTIVITIES NEED A MINIMUM OF 5 PEOPLE SIGNED UP AND PRESENT TO RUN AND CAN CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER OE SCHEDULE. WELCOME ACTIVITIES
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
â€ŤÚˆÚˆâ€ŹIntake Day
Get to know your campus, the city, your teachers and other staff while enjoying a relaxed Aussie BBQ.
Chit Chat Club
Want to improve your conversation skills? Meet our Conversation Partners who visit the campus to help you with your English. It is FREE from 3 pm to 4 pm but you MUST sign up and meet at the activities lounge.
Talk Out Loud
B1 to B4 students! Feel free to join teachers Sara & Maggie for a relaxing hour of EXTRA speaking practice! If all you want is to improve your fluency and learn new words, this is the perfect workshop for you. Sign up at the activities desk and meet on level 2.
UUBreathe, Meditate
& Relax through English Breathe deeply to de-stress practice a short meditation to calm the mind - practice a whole body relaxation. You are welcome to stay for tea and chats after the relaxation!
đ&#x;•šđ&#x;•šPS4 Battles
PlayStation Soccer, guns and cage fighting! Choose your match! 1:30 pm to 4 pm at the activities lounge. Make sure you sign up!
UPATH
ĂŽĂŽUpath Orientation
JOBS
đ&#x;’˛đ&#x;’˛ Job Club
ššMovies with Migz
Join Migdonia at South bank Cinemas, watch a movie, grab some popcorn and discuss what you thought after the film has finished! Finish time should be around 8pm.
Need help with your resume? Want to learn new strategies to find a job? Meet the teacher at reception and bring your original resume from your home country with you, if you can!
Are you thinking about continuing your education here in Australia? Join this seminar to hear all about the University Pathway program and how ILSC can help you enroll in a partner college without the need of an IELTS test!
DRINKS
TOURS IN BRISBANE
88Happy Hour
đ&#x;ŽĄđ&#x;ŽĄ Powerhouse
Party (18+)
An Aussie tradition on a Friday. Join us at the Communal Bar and Eat House and enjoy your Friday afternoon with friends! Meet at the desk from 4:30 pm. Finish time is whenever you would like to go home!
88West End Craft Beer Bars
3 pm to 5 pm. 10 positions available. Let John show you some Australian craft beers locations around the inner city. Note! This is not cheap beer‌Must have cash and I.D, and no complaining about the price of beer!
88Night time student BBQ!
with John
Catch a ferry up the Brisbane river to see one of the old buildings which used to give power to the city and now gives music, art and photography!
đ&#x;ŽĄđ&#x;ŽĄ Souvenir Shopping
Let Natasha show you where all the best shopping is! Find the perfect Koala or Kangaroo to take back home!
đ&#x;ŽĄđ&#x;ŽĄ Mt Coot-tha
Want to see the best view of Brisbane. Let us show you. Bring your Go Card. The tour will be departing 1:25 pm from the activities desk and will finish at 4pm.
Are you a nighttime student? You are in luck! Join your class in the lounge & courtyard for an evening of celebrations, food, music and then off to the bar!
Â?Â?GOMA & Art Gallery
Visit the gallery with an ilsc tour guide and open your creative mind! Departing 3 pm from the activities desk and will finish at 5 pm.
đ&#x;?Źđ&#x;?ŹChocolate Tour
Come for a walk and try some samples of local and foreign chocolate. Samples are $2. Must book through activities desk. Limited spaces available. Departing 3 pm from the activities desk.
Weekend Trips SAT 02/02
FRI 08/02 - SAT 10/02
SAT 16/02
FRI 22/02 - SUN 24/02
WET'N'WILD SATURDAY! $49
 AWESOME BYRON BAY WEEKEND $249
 SUNSHINE COAST HINTERLAND AND NOOSA DAY TRIP $129
Get wet n Wild at the best water park in Australia! $49. Bookings through Nathalia: NATHALIA@ BACKPACKERSWORLD.COM
Spend the weekend surfing, partying, playing or just relaxing.
Travel through the spectacular Blackall Ranges to Montville, Eumundi and Noosa and travel back down the Sunshine Coast to Yandina and the World's largest Ginger Factory. You will also see spectacular views of the Glass House Mountains.
 SURF WEEKEND IN SPOT X FOR ONLY $295 (USUALLY $ 355)
Meeting point to be announced!
INCLUDES: Return transport from Brisbane, 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, a free drink, free photos, guided lighthouse and beach walk, free beach activities and much more. EXTRA: Ask our amazing staff for extra activities such as Nimbin tour, skydive, kayaking with dolphins etc.
INCLUDES: Return transport from Brisbane and guided walksINCLUDED: transfer from Brisbane and 1 night accommodation.
INCLUDES: Return transfer from Brisbane, all meals while on camp, 2 nights’ accommodation and 3 surf lessons. Surf Weekend in Spot X for only $295 (usually $ 355)INCLUDED: transfer from Brisbane and 1 night accommodation.
Introducing ILSC’s LGBTQI allies; Amanda, Andres, Shandell, and Ruth.
Pride in friendship Come hang out, chat, ask questions, and make some friends. Rainbow chat sessions are starting this session in week 1 on Friday February the 1st in room 105 from 12 pm to 1 pm. We can also connect you with The Rainbow Hub. The Rainbow Hub is a Brisbane-based group which supports and empowers International LGBTQI students. The Rainbow Hub wants International Queer students to celebrate their identity and diversity in a safe space where there is no discrimination or judgement, a place where they can feel happy to be themselves, and communicate with like-minded people.
Study Queensland, English Australia, Open Doors and Study Brisbane sponsor the Rainbow Hub. The Rainbow Hub meets twice a month on Tuesday afternoons at Student One accommodation in Adelaide Street in a comfortable and safe setting with other international LGBTQI students, allies, and guest speakers. The Rainbow Hub offers information about the LGBTQI community, up and coming local events, as well as opportunities to participate in discussions, workshops, and activities, and create queer friendships.
Visit the Rainbow Hub website: www.rainbowhub.com.au
R P O R G O RAM I N U J
Wow. What a fantastic way to kick off the Junior Program here at ILSC Brisbane! From rock climbing to kayaking, they've done it! A real Aussie experience had all round. A big thanks to the juniors for being such an enthusiastic bunch... and to everyone involved in making it happen!''
Natasha
Junior Program Brisbane Coordinator
Calendar Trivia Answers: 29/0: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017); 04/02: The Pursuit of Happyness (2006); 05/02: Inglourious Basterds (2009); 06/02: La La Land (2016); 08/02: The Hangover (2009); 11/02 - Modern Times (1936); 12/02: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013); 13/02: The Avengers (2012); 18/02: The Devil Wears Prada (2006); 19/02: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); 20/02: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); 21/02: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); 22/02: Furious 6 (2013)