USU Australian Discussion Groups

Make new friends and practise English at USU Australian Discussion Groups!

Come along to our our fortnightly ADG sessions, where we welcome you to Sydney, teach you some slang, some common Aussie food and drink and sports 👋

Meet other international students, learn about the most iconic spots around USYD Campus and Sydney city, plus enjoy FREE lunch at The Bevery in Courtyard Restaurant & Bar.

Here is our semester one schedule:

Date	Session Topic	Content
Tuesday 21 February	Welcome to Sydney!	Introduction to Australia! We will talk geography, key information about the country and have the chance to get to know some new friends.
Tuesday 7 March	G'day Mate!: Aussie Slang	Have you ever not been sure what it meant "to have a bevvie in the arvo?". Look no further than this ADG session where we talk all things slang, idioms and Aussie expressions.
Tuesday 21 March	The Great Australian Outdoors	You've seen it on movies and tv shows but we will have a little deep dive into some points of Interests in Sydney and beyond!
Tuesday 4 April	Aussie Food and Drink	Get to try some Australian cultural foods in a classic afternoon tea! We'll have a chat and
Tuesday 2 May The Sutherland Room	First Nations: Indigenous Culture in Australia	Get to know the longest living continuously culture in the world! We will be bringing in a representative from the Gadigal Centre here on the University to speak with you!
Tuesday 16 May The Sutherland Room		CANCELLED

Frequently asked questions:

What are USU Australian Discussion Groups?
Led by our friendly group facilitator, Australian Discussion Groups (ADGs) are social sessions where you can meet international students, practise English and learn more about Australian culture.
ADGs run fortnightly throughout the semester, with each session on a different topic including Aussie Slang and Aussie Food & Drinks. Free lunch included!
See all our upcoming ADGs here!

Who can join Australian Discussion Groups?
These sessions are open to all USU Members. If you aren’t a member yet, make sure you sign up today so you can come along and enjoy all the fun. The best part is, it's free for all USYD students! Sign up for USU membership here.

What are the Covid-19 safety requirements?
Attendees are required to follow all of the University's Covid Safety Precautions and any Covid Safety requirements issued by the NSW Health.

What if I don’t receive my confirmation email?
Please email us if you don't receive confirmation of your registration.

Tickets are sold out. What do I do now?
Please email us if you'd like to join the waitlist, and we'll contact you as soon as a spot opens. But don't worry if you miss out on this Australian Discussion Group, the next one is just around the corner!

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