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…
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…
My first month as an exchange student at QUT
My name is Shengyi and I’m a sophomore in clinical medicine from Nanjing Medical University. I am undertaking my exchange semester at Queensland University of Technology. I am honored to receive an Endeavour Cheung Kong Student Exchange Program grant from Australian Government, and I appreciate that QUT provided…
A road map to my first month as an Exchange Student at City University of Hong Kong
My name is Emma Cockburn and I am a 4th year Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/ Bachelor of Business (Economics) undertaking an exchange semester at City University of Hong Kong. The first month of my semester exchange at City University of Hong Kong has been one of adventure and…
Month 1 – Done and Dusted!
Even though I’ve hit my one month mark, I still struggle to believe I’m living in what has got to be one of the world’s most incredible cities. I feel as though my life has been flipped upside down a little, and in the midst of the excitement…
A Cultural Explosion – My first few weeks in Hong Kong
Regina Collins Bachelor of Law (Honours)/Bachelor of Media and Communication Hong Kong Baptist University (Semester 2, 2018) 你好 (Nǐ hǎo) or Hello! My name is Regina Collins and I’m in my third year of studying a Bachelor of Law (Honours)/Bachelor of Media and Communication at QUT. I have…
A Nordic Adventure: Arriving in Norway
When I finally arrived in Norway after months of research and excitement I realised three things very quickly. These were that; yes, there are teslas everywhere, yes, basically everyone speaks flawless English, and yes, everything really is that expensive. But as I spent 3 days exploring the…
My Japan Travel Blog – Adjustment and Immersion
Andy Wong Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Meiji University, Japan (Semester 2, 2018) Upon arriving at my dormitory in the Izumi International House, I was most excited to make new friends from all over the world. I’ve been able to meet lovely people from Spain, Germany, France, Luxembourg, Korea,…
Hong Kong = Sleepless City!
Kate K. Bachelor of Business – International Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Semester 2, 2018) Hi, my name’s Kate. I’m a third-year marketing student and I’ve just begun my year of exchange. I can’t believe it’s already been two weeks since I hopped on an aeroplane and began my…
Day in the Life of a Japanese University Student (Rikkyo)
It has been just a little under 6 weeks since I embarked on my year long journey to Tokyo, where I am currently studying at the incredibly beautiful Rikkyo University. In the short time I have been here (which seems to have passed in the blink of an…