I'm still going to work on this thread... the way i laid it out (accidentally) coincides with the order jaffys will need this knowledge.
Support Services, religious servicesSupport services1. Monash has a counseling service on campus, it's free for all students. The SSAF funding last year was used to hire more counselors so its easier than ever to get in (
http://www.monash.edu.au/counselling/).
2. They also offer an email service (new for this year!). That said, it's usually recommend you go face to face.
3. According to the website and lots wife (read it guys!) the first appointment is usually 30 minutes, usually just to scope things out and decide whether its appropriate you continue with them or be referred somewhere else. After that your appointments are usually close to an hour.
4. There doesn't need to be anything wrong with you to go. You can just be having trouble procrastinating and want some strategies, no problem is too big or small for them. This is their job afterall, you're not bothering them in the slightest.
5. If you intend to apply for special consideration due to a psychology/emotional/personal issue (say relationship breakup or family problems), it's best to get in as early as possible. They usually won't provide you documentation unless you've been at least once before. So, you can't just show up the night before your assignment is due, explain your situation and hope they document it for you. They *might* but its not guaranteed, usually previous attendance is important.
6. Monash (Clayton) also has a medical service and dentist on campus. It's often hard to get an appointment for the doctor if its shorter than a few days, i'd suggest you stay with your regular doctor unless you move out or are really busy.
7. Don't be afraid to apply for special consideration if you need it!
8. If you have some kind of ongoing condition or disability (physical, mental or psychological), talking to the disability liason unit might be in your best interests as well!
9. Some faculties may have mentoring programs
Religious/Spiritual 1. The religious centre is really the hub for all these things. It's the circular building near the right side of the campus center (near the matheson library/lake). It's not very large if that helps locate it.
2. It contains prayer rooms and anyone can use it for quiet space. Various clubs have various scheduled times or services so watch out for these.
3. There is a daily catholic service in the small chapel.
4. The Buddhist club has an hour here or there twice a week for either self guided meditation (beanbags provided) or meditation with an instructor. If you want to know about these contact me for details.
5. There is also a regular meditation class open to all (not affiliated with the Buddhist society) -
http://www.monash.edu.au/counselling/meditation-classes-resources.html6. English speaking orthodox service is usually held on the weekends.
7. The various other clubs and societies usually hold religious events in here, usually to members of the club or by prior inquiry.
8. Go to website for these kind of things -
http://www.monash.edu.au/spirituality/index.html
9. Even though O-Week is over, many of the religious events continue throughout semester with various presentations and things similar to that. There is also a host of religious clubs if you missed them during orientation (
http://www.monashclubs.org/Clubs?category=spiritual)
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