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Southern Hospitality – My Exchange to University of South Carolina

Patrick H., Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama) University of South Carolina (Columbia campus), USA (Semester 1, 2017) I completed an exchange semester to The University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus from January to May 2017. USC’s campus certainly dwarfed QUT’s campuses with some majestic classical buildings…

Exchange at the University of Minnesota

Meng Lee, Bachelor of Business University of Minnesota, USA (Semester 2, 2017) Overall, I would recommend the University of Minnesota (U of M) for all students that are interested in going on a long term exchange. The organizer for this program was really helpful and friendly for students…

Amazing Amsterdam

Maddi G. Bachelor of Design (Honours) Amsterdam Fashion Institute (Semester 2, 2018) Hi, my name is Maddi and I went on exchange to Amsterdam at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI) in the Netherlands from August 2018 – February 2019. Exchange was everything I hoped it would be and…

Prague Exchange Experience

Olivia Lloyd, Bachelor of Engineering Czech Technical University, Prague (Semester 2, 2017) While everyone I’ve heard says the same thing, going on exchange was the best decision I ever made. From the friendships made, to the fun times we had together, spontaneous trips overseas booked for the next…

Montreal – the number one student city!

Sneha M., Bachelor of Business and Laws (Honours) HEC Montreal, Canada (Semester 2, 2017) When I realised I was going on exchange I was a whole lot excited and a little bit nervous! I had never lived overseas before for starters and my best dish consisted of toast.…

A year in the land of Hygge!

Marcus – Copenhagen Business School and University of Copenhagen, Denmark Semester 2, 2017 and Semester 1, 2018 Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Creative Industries For the past year, I have embarked on a two-semester exchange in Denmark, the home of Nordic Noir, Danish design, pleasing pastries, and…

A Canadian Experience

Lachlan L., Bachelor of Engineering/Mathematics University of Calgary, Canada (Semester 2, 2017) My name is Lachlan Leech and I study Electrical and Aerospace Engineering and Computational and Applied Mathematics at QUT and I was fortunate enough to go on exchange for one semester to Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I…

American College Life at Fordham

Julia M., Bachelor of Business/Creative Industries Fordham University, United States (Semester 1, 2018) The experience of university in America is extremely different to that of QUT. Everything from the method of teaching, grading and assessment to the college spirit and club involvement was entirely different. My favourite aspect…

University Life at Leeds

Chelsie, M., Bachelor of Media and Communication University of Leeds, England (Semester 1, 2018) I recently completed an exchange program for one semester at the University of Leeds in Leeds, England. To say it was the best experience of my life is an understatement! I thoroughly enjoyed every…