As another successful day of exploring drew to a close, the QUT study crew took to the skies to experience Singapore from the top. Located next to the Marina Bay, the Singapore Flyer offers panoramic views of the city skyline and other iconic ‘must-see’ locations including Gardens by…
Overcoming cultural and financial challenges: The story of an international student
I came to QUT in 2013 as a mature aged student. This was my second time at uni; my first time was back 2006 when I studied engineering in China. I chose to study business because I have worked in business in Shanghai for the last seven years…
A long road to an exciting opportunity
For my brother and I, the unknown wonder of a semester abroad created the allure of an inviting and exciting opportunity to explore new places, meet new people and experience new cultures. So we did not hesitate to sign up and ‘luckily’ we both ended up at the…
This Little Piggy Went to the Market…
Being lucky enough to say I have already visited Hong Kong twice before, I like to think I know exactly what to expect no matter what I may face in the bustling city. Whether it is the never-ending wave of people and cars, yelling and beeping at each…
Enactus Australia National Competition
Over three days, fourteen universities from across Australia competed at the Enactus National Competition. Hosted at the Sofitel Hotel in Sydney, each university vied for the chance to represent Australia at the Enactus World Cup in Toronto, Canada later this year. Each university presented the projects they completed…
A whole new ball game
As I sit in my shared room at the Hong Kong Baptist University, my laptop screen illuminates the darkened room. Admittedly, Jack Morton was not an agency I previously knew, but by the end of the next 15 minutes I was arguably an expert.
Singapore, smart, sustainable
Waterfalls, jungle-like structures and century old trees isn’t something you usually hear of in a major city like Singapore. The Gardens By The Bay showed off an amazing array of colorful flowers, waterfalls and even some traditional masks from my home Papua New Guinea! If you are touring…
Smart cities and temples: the real-world experience in China
A city made to make the world turn faster, the roads lined with cars powered by thunder. Thousands of startups work around the clock, more than in Silicon Valley. Shenzhen is the tech capital of Asia, situated in China along the Hong Kong border. The QUT alumni we…
Jordan’s trip to Jordan Brand. Oh, and there were monkeys!
The ‘Vegas of Asia’, the point where old Portugal meets new China, and when in Hong Kong, a not-so far away island full of glitz, glamour and gold. This is the description any tour guide will give you when talking about the Macau. The majesty and mystery that…
Can I fake it until I make it?
Chanel. Temple Street Markets. Louis Vuitton. Granville Road Markets. Gucci. Cheung Sha Wan Markets. Chanel, LV and Gucci are all brands synonymous with a world of luxury, indulgence, and an air of eminence carried with the ownership of one of their goods. The high-class shopping precinct of Causeway…