Overseas Students Committee
One of the most distinctive features of UTC has been the rapidly changing nature of its student body. It is now a fascinating mix of the western, the Asian, the Pacific and sometimes the African. This mixing of peoples reflects the cultural diversity of Australia – and Sydney in particular. Recent students have come from Myanmar, India, Singapore, the Philippines, Korea, the Solomon Islands, Fiji, Tonga, Niue, Samoa and Tuvalu. All are welcome and greatly enrich our common life!
The Overseas Student Committee helps to provide a welcoming environment and pastoral support for international students. It also helps with all aspects of practical support for students who are here on Student Visas, including the following:
- assistance and guidance for students and their families as they settle into a new country;
- financial and accommodation assistance where possible;
- pastoral support;
- social events for overseas students and their families.
The Overseas Student Committee comprises the following members:
- Rev Seforosa Carroll (Convenor)
- Dr Jione Havea
- David Holden
- Rev Esther Kim
- Rev Hugh Park
- Rev Mary Pearson
- Dr Clive Pearson
- Rev Yangrae Son
- Renee Kelly
- Rev Sisilia Tupou-Thomas
- Itu Taito
For further information please contact Sef Carroll.