Eleny H., Bachelor of Media and Communications University of Leeds, England (Semester 2, 2017) Money I spent around $14,000 on return flights from Brisbane to Leeds, catered university accommodation, bedding and kitchen items, a trip to Paris, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Tenerife and numerous trips throughout England. My biggest expenses were…
The American College Experience
Bridgette V., Bachelor of Journalism / Law (Honours) San Jose State University, United States (Semester 2, 2017) Host University Life on campus at San Jose State University (SJSU) was a fantastic experience. While the on-campus accommodation was very expensive, like anything in Silicon Valley, the student apartments were very…
The Ultimate Guide to the University of Leeds
Katie, Nichola and Molly – Inbound students to QUT University of Leeds, England (Semester 1, 2019) We may be biased, but we love the University of Leeds. It is rated one of the world’s top 100 Uni’s and is right in the middle of one of the UK’s…
Ciao Italy!
Andrew P., Master of Business Process Management Politecnico Di Milano, Italy (Semester 1, 2016,) Host University I went on exchange at Politecnico di Milano (Polimi) in Semester 1, 2016 at the Leonardo campus. It is a widely respected university in Europe with a rich history in engineering. Note…
Cheese and Baguettes? Oui Oui!
Relicia G., Bachelor of Fine Arts/ Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Catholique Universitie de Lille, France (Semester 1, 2017) Exchange is honestly going to be the best decision you ever make. If you’re going to the Catholique Universitie de Lille, then there are a few simple things that can…
Hej from Sweden!
Jordan S., Bachelor of Engineering Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden (Semester 2, 2016) Hej jag heter Jordan Simpson! I undertook an exchange semester at Chalmers University of Technology in Göteborg (Gothenburg) Sweden during the second semester of 2016! Host University I found that life on campus at Chalmers…
Make lifelong friendships in Canada!
Sarah C., Bachelor of Business (Marketing)/Behavioural Science (Psychology) University of Waterloo, Canada (Semester 1, 2018) For my semester abroad, I attended the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada and completed subjects for my Bachelor of Psychology. Waterloo is a somewhat small town, largely populated by college students a…
Cairns to Coldest Town in United States
Ruaela R., Bachelor of Science Clarkson University, USA (Semester 1, 2017) Balancing full-time study and a heavy work schedule, I found time running away from me. Thus, it was almost a shock that I found myself on Exchange at Clarkson University in Upstate New York, just below Montreal. I…
An artists perspective into San Jose State University
Christina B., Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) San Jose State University, USA (Semester 1, 2017) Located in downtown San Jose, SJSU is part of a diverse local community. Being in the heart of Silicon Valley, tech companies like Apple, Facebook and Netflix have their headquarters nearby; there…
Taiwan – the First Month
Even before I started my first day at university, I was certain one of my goals was to study abroad. Now at the beginning of my 3rd year it has finally kicked off; I am spending an entire semester at the National ChengChi University in Taipei, Taiwan. My…