The document summarizes Deakin University's International Peer Program which matches local and international students to help international students adjust to life at the university and Australian culture while also exposing local students to different perspectives. Through meeting biweekly, students share study tips and learn about each other's cultures. The program aims to help international students settle in, expand local students' views globally without leaving campus, and improve academic performance through collaboration.

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BECOME A CITIZEN OF THE
WORLD WITHOUT LEAVING
YOUR CAMPUS
Every year, Deakin welcomes thousands of international students, who are exposed to a different culture,
language and a new environment. They need support settling in and absorbing the Australian culture,
while they offer a different perspective on life as a student to the locals.
Join the International Peer Program to explore another culture without leaving your hometown.
About the Program
You will be matched up with an international student, who has
similar academic interests to yours and is here on a full-time basis
(no exchange students). You will have the opportunity to meet
once a fortnight for an entire trimester to exchange study tips and
ideas, while being exposed to a different culture.
The program aims at:
• helping international students settle in and transition to life
at Deakin, while increasing their confidence when dealing
with locals
• expanding the views of local students, who will have the
opportunity to enjoy an international experience without
leaving the campus
• improving the academic performance of all students
involved, thanks to their study collaboration.
Local students
If you have always wanted to learn another language or discover
a different culture but you are unable to go overseas for a long
period of time, this is your opportunity! Peers will share stories
of their home country, their family, friends and might even cook
delicious traditional food for you.
International students
Your transition to Deakin will be smooth and enjoyable thanks
to local students, who will welcome and assist you every step
of the way. You will make life-time friends while settling in an
discovering the unique Australian lifestyle.
GCP Program
Students will earn 20 points towards their GCP Program for a full
trimester participation in the International Peer Program.