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…
Lights, Camera, Action!
Miranda E, Bachelor of Fine Arts Lights, Camera, Action Summer program at Michigan State University (July, 2016) I remember first hearing about the coordinator from America coming over to our uni to present this course. I’m not really a person that enjoys being away from home but I…
A Munich Experience
Kaydon L, Bachelor of Engineering Technical University of Munich (Semester 2, 2016) “Travel is really about the experiences that you gain on the journey. In the end, it will be those experiences that make up your memories.” (Bram Reusen, Travel Experience Live, 1 November 2012). I remember some…
Highlights and tips for a semester in Madrid
James W, Bachelor of Engineering Polytechnic University of Madrid (Semester 2, 2016) Madrid is a large, lively, beautiful and friendly city. There are always events and things to do, incredible public transport, a compact city centre and it is really safe! Even though it is a big metropolitan…
Making the most of my time in Vienna
Olivia R, Bachelor of Business/Laws University of Vienna (Semester 2, 2016) Travelling to Vienna, Austria, I was overwhelmed with the prospect of studying human rights law in the place so deeply rooted in the fundamentals of legal first principles. As my classes were in English, and many exchange students…
Canadian Escapade
Helena J, Bachelor of Engineering/Information Technology University of Waterloo (Semester 2, 2016) Deciding to go on Exchange in Canada is the best decision I’ve ever made! In Semester 2, 2016, I travelled to Ontario, Canada to study at the University of Waterloo. Waterloo is amazing and highly ranked…
An Engineer Abroad
Jacob W, Bachelor of Engineering Exeter University (Semester 2, 2016) A blog for uni, I must write, as I sit and wait for my flight. Home, I am bound, Now I am out of euro & pound. An adventure I have had, soon to see friends and…
Experiencing Southern charm at USC
Anna H, Bachelor of Journalism/Laws University of South Carolina, USA (Semester 2, 2016) Last semester I studied at the University of South Carolina in the United States. I could not recommend studying abroad more highly to students considering an exchange program. I arrived in the state’s capital, Columbia,…
Immersed in Parisian life
Holly T, Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Creative Industries IESEG School of Management (Semester 2, 2016) Returning from exchange, I still have to pinch myself that I spent a semester abroad in Paris (!!!!). It honestly still feels like a dream and was by far the best experience of my…
Studying Abroad in Manhattan
Su Ji L, Bachelor of Creative Industries Fordham University (Semester 2, 2016) FORDHAM UNIVERSITY Upon being accepted into Fordham, there were many choices to be made. Where would I study? Where would I live? I chose to live and study at the Lincoln Centre campus (Manhattan), over the…