Allysa – Nanyang Technological University Semester 2, 2024 Bachelor of Design Hello! My name is Allysa, and I am currently pursuing a degree in Architecture at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). As part of my academic journey, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in an exchange program…
How I Learned about Different Asian Cultures
Katherine – Korea University (Student Exchange) – Republic of Korea Semester 1, 2023 Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Fine Arts I continued my exchange in Semester 1, 2023 by studying at Korea University for a semester. I had spent the semester prior at Hanyang University which…
My Exchange Ten Commandments
Monique – Singapore Management University, Singapore & Aston University, England Semester 2, 2019 & Semester 1, 2020 Bachelor of Business – International As a student enrolled in a BS08 degree it was compulsory for me to undertake a year abroad. Aiming to make the most out of my…
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 experiences and amazing people. This became even more unique due to the coronavirus pandemic. I studied intensive Korean language, which was 4…
My learning experiences in Tainan, Taiwan
Sean – National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan Semester 1, 2019 Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours) Coming from Australia, and not speaking any Chinese before arriving in Taiwan, I found the process quite easy to get the accommodation and basic university things sorted out. Class registration and department registration…
Taiwan – the third edition
Lachlan – reflections on Taiwan Taiwan just keeps throwing more and more cool surprises at me. The weekend of 7-9 June was the Dragon Boat Festival, celebrated in many countries across Asia, and with its heritage stemming from China. On this weekend the Professor for my class ‘Workshop…
Why you should choose Singapore
Penelope – Singapore Management University, Singapore Semester 1, 2017 Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) The most common question I’ve been asked over the last few months is, “Why Singapore?’ Why did I choose to spend 6 months studying and undertaking an internship there? I could…
Taiwan – a country of warmth
Yuheng – Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan Semester 2, 2017 Bachelor of Business (Dean’s Honours) I have always imagined Taiwan to be a warm little country which is often neglected by the international society. Due to political reasons, Taiwan is isolated internationally. It is not part of the…
Time Of My Life In Nagoya
Christina Z., Bachelor of Creative Industries / Bachelor of Law (Honours) Meijo University, Japan (Semester 2, 2018) I never thought in my entire life that I would ever do karaoke. Before my exchange I was quite shy; a little quiet around people I didn’t know. Don’t get me wrong,…
Learning Japanese language and culture in Tokyo
Joshua C., Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments Meiji University Winter Japanese Language Program (February 2019) Hi there! My name is Joshua Crowley and I am in my 4th year at QUT Studying a Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments (Design) / Bachelor of…