Discover Melbourne showcases study opportunities across the Monash network during orientation
Our hosts welcoming students to the new semester.
Orientation Week for Semester 2, held from 20 to 24 July 2026, was full of new beginnings, new friendships and new opportunities as our latest cohort of students embarked on their Monash journey.
The week featured a range of engaging and informative activities designed to help students transition into university life, build meaningful connections, and become part of our community. From onboarding and academic briefings to social events, students had plenty of opportunities to meet new people and settle into campus life.
A group photo during the Future Ready forum.
Activities included a fun and lively Monash Block Party where students enjoyed music and games, dedicated social events for international students to build friendships, and informative sessions by the Royal Malaysia Police raised awareness of scam prevention. Students also attended PTPTN briefings and participated in the Future Ready forum and workshops, gaining valuable insights into career readiness and the skills needed to succeed in an evolving workforce.
Students visiting the Discover Melbourne booth.
Discover Melbourne and the World
One of the highlights of this year's Orientation Week was a new activation that introduced students to the global opportunities available through the Monash network.
Held at the campus foyer until 31 July, Discover Monash and the World featured an interactive booth where both new and current students could learn more about studying at Monash’s campuses in Australia and the benefits of participating in exchange programs within the Monash network.
Professor Sarah McDonald giving her opening speech.
The activation brought a delegation from Monash Australia to our campus, including Professor Sarah McDonald, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience) and Senior Vice-President; Nicholas Stewart, Senior Director of Campus Engagement and Culture; David Victor, Non-Residential Colleges Manager; and Cameron Brown, Planning and Projects Manager.
Welcoming students to Monash at a special session on global experiences, Professor McDonald highlighted the University's global community of more than 530,000 alumni across 72 countries. She encouraged students to embrace the opportunities available to them, emphasising the importance of developing critical thinking, cultural awareness, and problem-solving skills that are highly valued by employers and essential for creating positive societal impact.
"There is no perfect pathway that everyone should follow,” she said. “You are your own people. You're going to have your desires, your ambitions, and your aims, and you need to be true to those. What really matters is that you have a choice, and that is something that very few universities in the world genuinely offer.”
Professor McDonald shared the range of global opportunities available through Monash, including overseas study programs, volunteering experiences, and campus transfers that enable students to complete their Monash degree while studying in Australia. She noted that each Australian campus – Clayton, Caulfield, Parkville, and Peninsula – offers a distinct learning environment and student experience.
Her advice to students was simple: “Say yes.” She encouraged them to join clubs, volunteer, attend events, meet people from different backgrounds, ask questions and seek help when needed.
“Some of the experiences you'll remember most won't come from your classes, but from the opportunities you choose to embrace," she said.
Students receiving kangaroo plush toys during the quiz session.
The session continued with an interactive quiz on Australia's iconic destinations and landmarks, with koala and kangaroo plushies as prizes.
Gan Ruiqi shares her experience studying abroad.
Students also heard from Gan Ruiqi from the School of Information Technology, who shared her experience studying at the Clayton campus. Reflecting on her time in Australia, she spoke about the friendships she formed, the independence she gained, and how the experience broadened both her academic and personal perspectives.
Discover Melbourne encouraged students to look beyond a single-campus experience and explore how the Monash network can provide a truly global education.
For more information about our student transfer opportunities to Melbourne, please visit monash.edu.my/discover-melbourne.