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Trinity student awarded at the Australian national robotics competition

Rachel Ye, a Trinity College Foundation Studies student, was awarded the titles of robot skills champion as well as the tournament champion (VRC/VEXU) in the recent Australian national robotics competition. The wins have qualified her to participate in the 2019 Robotics World Championship in the USA.

Rachel was incredibly dedicated, spending at least 12 hours a day on robotics. Trinity College lent support in balancing her studies along with the robotics development and encouraging her participation in the national competition.

The design of the robot required them to be able to both carry balls and shoot them at different targets. “[Robotics] is like taking care of a child and seeing it grow and improve, using both creative and logical means,” says Rachel. “When I built the robot, I started off with the base and then experimented with methods to shoot the balls, such as using a catapult and a puncher”, explained Rachel.

Currently ranked first in Australia, Rachel has competed successfully in several national level robotics contests and appreciates the freedom and support that Trinity College gives for her academics and robotics.

Students pursuing foundation studies obtain one-on-one guidance in choosing the most ideal pathway to the University of Melbourne, which is one of the leading universities in the world known for its academic and research excellence. Apart from studying the two core subjects, students of foundation studies will also be taught three electives out of the 11 options offered.

The guidance from staff help students enrol into programs that can directly place them in the University of Melbourne’s undergraduate course of their choice. These programs ensure that the students are trained in the pre-requisite subjects for the bachelor’s program and also give them an opportunity to ace the TCFS score, which assures them an admission.

With 30 years of experience, Trinity College offers a flexible syllabus that prepares students for a wide variety of academic choices in all prominent universities in Australia. The university is also a top-ranked university in Australia according to the Times Higher Education Rankings 2020.

The Trinity College Foundation Studies program is specifically designed for international students who meet the entry requirements with respect to both the English language and academic results. This also helps students who wish to sample Australia’s university life, and enter into the University of Melbourne as well as other Australian universities.

This offers direct pathways to the University of Melbourne’s degree programs. These programs provide focused discipline streams, the opportunity for students to study at their own pace, personalised advice, as well as a university experience, to prepare them for their tertiary education.

Trinity College provides one of Australia’s best foundation studies programs, preparing over 1,500 international students every year for their success at the University of Melbourne, as well as other prominent Australian universities.

Application Steps

International students must visit the website and follow required steps to apply to the Trinity College.

Once the application is successful, students will be sent a letter of offer. Accepted students at Trinity College get a letter of offer which provides information about the intake, course commencement date, fees payable, as well as relevant policies.

Accepting offer

To confirm their place at the college, students need to:

• meet any and all conditions declared in the letter of offer.
• date and sign the acceptance page.
• settle the first instalment appearing on the letter of offer.

Fee payment methods

Students can pay their fees made through a credit card, bank draft, or direct deposit/telegraphic transfer.

Accommodation for students

Students who are under 18 years of age must get their accommodation choices approved by the College before they apply for student visas.

Confirming an enrolment

On receipt of payment, as well as meeting the guidelines of the Department of Home Affairs, Trinity College will confirm the student enrolments.

Visa application

Students must present the electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (e-COE), CAAW letter (for students under 18) as well as other required documents to apply for a student visa.

In the year 2020, the college will award 40 tuition fee remissions of 50% for students who join the foundation studies program. These scholarships are allocated on the basis of competitiveness and will be awarded according to the academic merit of the students.

To be eligible for the scholarship, prospective students are required to have excellent results in their high schools, not be a permanent Australian resident, as well as have lodged the Trinity College foundation studies application form. A separate application is not necessary for the scholarship.

There are four selection rounds with a designated number of scholarships for each round:

• November 2019 for the January to March 2020 intakes
• April 2020 for the July 2020 intakes
• May 2020 for the August 2020 intakes
• July 2020 for the October 2020 intakes

Successful candidates will be notified via email within two weeks of the selection round being held.

Australia is a nation that is famous for its coastal towns and beaches, cultural sites, unique wildlife, world-class food, sporting achievements, and multicultural population.

Why Melbourne?

Frequently named as one of the most liveable cities in the world, Melbourne, is an entertaining and exciting place to be. It is a multicultural and modern city of nearly four million people, famous for its architecture, diversity, trams, shopping, and sport. The city of Melbourne is also widely renowned for its excellent coffee and food, with several hidden restaurants and cafés to discover.

Melbourne is also considered as Australia’s cultural centre, and is home to various theatres, universities, music venues, museums, art galleries, cinemas, and libraries. Melbourne also plays host to acclaimed festivals and arts events, including the Melbourne International Arts Festival, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the Melbourne International Film Festival, as well as the Melbourne Fringe Festival.