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My Experience at the Crossroads of America

Ashleigh – Purdue University – USA Semester 1, 2020 Bachelor of Business (Economics) I was fortunate enough to partake in a semester exchange at Purdue University in Indiana, USA. Prior to my exchange experience, I had never truly been on my own, so this was a whole new and nerve-racking experience for me. However, over the course…

San Jose: Small Town Heart, Big City Soul

Samuel – San Jose State University – California Semester 1, 2020 Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Law (Honours) Going on exchange to San Jose State University (SJSU) in my third year of study was something that I had wanted to do ever since I started tertiary education. Although I didn’t know anyone…

Leeds: A City with Promises

Isabella – University of Leeds – England Semester 1, 2020 Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) When I decided to go on exchange, my major goals were to embrace the opportunity to travel widely and learn about other countries, experience greater independence by living…

Swansea University Exchange Experience

Alexis – Swansea University, Wales Semester 1, 2020 One of the main reasons I wanted to go to university was to partake in a semester abroad. I had heard of so many wonderful stories of people travelling abroad and making wonderful friends and memories so couldn’t wait to…

My Short-Term Exchange at Aarhus University

Yingxi – Aarhus University – Denmark Short-Term Program January 2020 Bachelor of Business This two-week short-term exchange program with Aarhus University was incredible. Personally, I strongly encourage those who are considering a half-year exchange program, to try the short-term program beforehand.   I reckon Denmark has to be one of the best short-term options,…

My Time at Hanyang University, South Korea

Abbey – Hanyang University – South Korea Semester 1, 2020 Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) My time at Hanyang University in Seoul South Korea was filled with unique experie​nces and amazing people. This became even more unique due to the coronavirus pandemic.  I studied intensive Korean language, which was 4…

My Exchange to the University of Calgary

Annabelle – University of Calgary – Canada Semester 1, 2020 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science On my exchange to the University of Calgary in Canada, I made lifelong friends and had so many once in a lifetime experiences. It was truly one of the best…

My Experience at University Carlos III De Madrid

Maria – University Carlos III De Madrid – Spain Semester 1, 2020 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Although I knew exchange was going to be life changing for me, I didn’t know it would be life changing in such a drastic way.   Before leaving for my exchange, I had made…

My Experience at Oxford Brookes University

Jessica – Oxford Brookes University – Oxford, UK Semester 1, 2020 Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) I went on exchange in my final year of university. I had one minor to complete and knew what I wanted to study, but QUT didn’t offer it. I was stuck. This…