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Life at Monash Set foot on our campus and you will feel the welcoming vibe of a diverse and inclusive student community. As an exchange student at Monash Malaysia, you will be studying with friends from more than 75 countries in a dynamic and supportive environment where you will be encouraged to thrive. Take full advantage of the unparalleled academic support and exciting recreational activities available to you, immerse yourself in the Malaysian culture, and shape an incredible exchange experience that you will never forget. Clubs and Societies 21 Sports clubs 8 Academic clubs 8 Creative and performing arts clubs 6 Cultural and spiritual societies 5 Student chapters Athletics Public Lectures Whether you are an accomplished athlete, a beginner looking to try something new or somewhere in between, Monash offers a range of sporting activities where you can work up a sweat. You will find indoor courts for badminton and outdoor courts for futsal, basketball and handball at the Monash Sports Centre. There’s always more to learn. The Sir John Monash Lectures and the Jeffrey Cheah Distinguished Speakers Series are public events where you can engage with high-profile thinkers, leaders, policymakers, academics and experts on a wide variety of topics. Clubs and Societies Research Joining a community is the easiest way to meet new friends and unwind after hitting the books. With over 50 student-run clubs and societies of varied interests on campus, you will be spoilt for choice. Find out more at musa.monash.edu.my Library and Learning Commons Our library has an extensive collection and online resources where you can find just about anything you’ll need in your learning and research journey. You can also sign up for workshops to brush up on skills like research, writing, citing and referencing practices. Find out more at monash.edu.my/library Photo by MONGA 15 Special interest clubs Monash is a research-intensive university and we attract ambitious researchers from all over the world. While our vision is global, we also have particular expertise in regional issues, both within western and Islamic intellectual spheres. Our researchers have expert focus in tropical medicine, engineering, Halal ecosystems, social and economic transformations in Asia, and more. MONASH ABROAD 5