Madeleine – Regent’s University London – England
Semester 2, 2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film, Screen, and New Media)
My name is Madeleine Glynn, I am studying Fine Arts (Film, Screen & New Media) and I have just completed my exchange semester at Regents University London in semester 2 of 2022.
Participating in the Student Exchange program was an incredible experience and I highly recommend it to future students. Not only was it an enriching learning experience, but I got to travel and make so many friends from all over the world!
One of the highlights of my exchange was the opportunity to immerse myself in the creative industry in London. Through my courses, I was able to connect with local creatives and attend some amazing events! I also found myself being presented with various opportunities related to my area of study through my host university’s film department. I attended a week-long school trip to York for a renowned British short film festival Aesthetica, I received valuable knowledge from my tutors many of whom have had careers in major British film and television companies, and most incredibly I was able to collaborate with the resident film students at Regents University which gave me opportunities to work on their senior short films.
Of course, another huge advantage of my exchange was that I had Europe at my doorstep! I did not travel during the semester as I had planned to travel before and after, but other friends of mine from America were jetting off every weekend! Pretty much every other Australian I met on my exchange had the same idea as me, we have travelled far so we are going to see as many places as possible! I also found that because I was around so many other exchange students during the semester, everyone had the same mentality of making the most of our time there, which made it an incredibly motivating environment!
All in all, completing a student exchange is a life-changing experience, I was able to travel and immerse in different cultures, which taught me independence and self-capability. There will be an unlimited amount of opportunities from an exchange semester which will most likely be an advantage to your future career! I have returned to QUT with an immense amount of motivation and passion for my final year of studies!
Find out how you can apply for exchange via the QUT Student Exchange website.
