Darcy, C. Hodgeschool Van Amsterdam (Semester 2, 2016) The reality of living in Amsterdam city is a true as the picturesque photos. It is all bikes in busy lanes, tourists flooding Dam square, tree lined canals, beautiful cobbled streets and beautiful townhouses to match. What’s more, you’ll see…
There’s no bad weather, just bad clothes
Thomas – University of Glasgow, Scotland Semester 1 & 2, 2016 Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) The UoG (University of Glasgow) campus at Hillhead is as stunning as the pictures show. Not only is it beautiful but there are plenty of amenities including a gym,…
Interning with Japanese Football League
Morgan K, Bachelor Business – International Internship with the Japanese Football League (June – July 2017) New Colombo Plan mobility and internship grant recipient In the second semester of 2016 I took the opportunity within my BS08 degree to exchange to Rikkyo University, Ikebukuro, Japan. This study aboard experience…
Spanish studies in the beautiful Medellin
Rhys P, Bachelor of Engineering Intern Latin America, Colombia My experience in Medellin was nothing short of incredible. After travelling through South America in 2015/2016 I had a desire to return and improve my Spanish skills. Thankfully with the QUT short term exchange program this was made possible.…
Cultural lessons from the Japanese
Katrine K, Bachelor of Nursing University Life in Japan: Kimono, Matcha and You at Sonoda Women’s University (December 2016) Konnichiwa! My name is Katrine, and I’m a third year student studying the Bachelor of Nursing. In the first two weeks of the December holidays, I have been very…
Spend your summer exploring Seoul
Jiwon L, Bachelor of Design (Honours) Korea University – International Winter Campus (Dec 2016– Jan 2017) Korea University is one of the highest ranked universities in the world in a variety study areas. The campus is filled with historical and incredible gothic-style architecture. As an architecture student, looking around…
Reimagining India, the experience of a lifetime
Samuel G, Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Business IndoGenius: Reimagining India Experiential Learning Program (February 2017) New Colombo Plan mobility grant recipient The ‘Reimaging India Experiential Learning Program’, conducted by IndoGenius, expertly introduced me to Indian culture, politics, entrepreneurship, innovation, history, economics and a variety of other…
Kiwi adventures
Holly, G. Bachelor of Music CIS Australia: January in Dunedin (Jan – Feb 2017) My name is Holly Geddes and I’ve just completed a summer semester at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand through QUT’s short-term exchange program. The seven-week program was completed with the help…
Engineering Design Summit in Cambodia
Himanthi M, Bachelor of Engineering Engineers Without Borders: Cambodia Design Summit (February 2017) The experiences and opportunities that were on offer were once in a lifetime. The opportunity to live in a remote Cambodian village really opened my eyes to realities of people’s lives around the world. The…
Tradition and Technology in Japan
Diana O, Bachelor of Creative Industries Ritsumeikan University Japanese Winter Program (Jan – Feb 2017) It was at the beginning of summer when I decided I needed a change, so QUT’s short-term mobility program in Japan was the perfect opportunity to do something productive in holidays while continuing…