On arrival, despite my preparations in learning the language from about a year before, I got lost in the airport immediately and this was not the last time such a thing happened. Although I was flustered at the time, I can now look back on times like these…
Personal advice on living in Korea
Cost of living With the bursary money I was very comfortable financially. I was also receiving Centrelink money from Australia which paid for my rent and food so I actually saved more money than when I left. Everything is cheaper in Korea and the food is cheaper. My…
Manga Drawing and Anime Analytical Class?!?
At the time of my arrival, the Japanese students were still on summer vacation and started class a week after we did. I used up my electives for this semester, though looking back I would’ve tried to save some for a second semester. I did get to immediately…
Mumbai – City of Festivals
Today marks the tenth week my partner and I have been living in Mumbai, India for our exchange at the National Institute of Fashion Technology. During our time here we have enjoyed shopping our way through multitudes of bazaars and markets, sourcing different fabrics and beads from the…
Make it happen
Exchange is not about a semester in your life, it’s your life in a semester. You don’t wait for the best moments in your life to happen. You create them. Make it happen and find out all you need to know about exchange by attending the QUT Exchange…
Lecturers-Harvard Graduates
When I first arrived at the university I immediately received the impression that this was a very prestige university. This is because of the very large campus and building infrastructure. The buildings were built in 1905 but looks like an old style castle. The infrastructure was very old…
Why limit yourself?
Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. Experience doesn’t seek you but you can seek experience. Get advice from your faculty and guidance on how to create a study plan by joining us in the QUT Exchange Fair. RSVP here.