Elliot – Thammasat University, Thailand Semester 1, 2019 Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Journalism My last post on QUT Gone Global was back in January, so I apologise for not posting sooner. Back then, I had just settled in and begun my first week of classes at…
The Best Thing I’ve Done!
Isobella T., Bachelor of Business University of Leeds, United Kingdom (Semester 2, 2016) In January, I left my family and friends to spend a semester at the University of Leeds in England. I was told about Leeds by one of my friends, but I didn’t think much of…
Make the Leap and Go On Exchange!
Alexandra K., Dual Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and Business Berlin School of Economics and Law, Germany (Semester 1, 2018) Imagine thousands of people sitting by a river, beer in hand, basking in the sunlight or throwing a Frisbee while techno music plays in the background. This is the…
The Exchange Timeline: A Comprehensive Guide to What You Will Think and Feel
Claire B., Bachelor of Journalism University of Leeds, England (Semester 2, 2017) I wanted to write a blog post that I thought would be helpful for future exchange students to read, but I didn’t want to write a “What I Wish I Knew”, “Highlights Of My Exchange” or…
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,…
Leave your diet at home!
Claudia, R. Bachelor of Business/Law Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi, Italy (Semester 1, 2018) A semester exchange was something I always wanted to pursue, but it was far too easy in my busy Law/Business double degree to postpone any action. After four years of pushing it aside, I finally…
A World Class Fashion Experience in Paris
Ashleigh Hobbs, Bachelor of Creative Industries Short-term program: IESEG ‘Fashion Business in Paris 2018’ France (July 2018) My name is Ashleigh Hobbs, a second-year student at QUT, majoring in fashion and film. In June/July of 2018, I had the opportunity to go on exchange to Paris, France, and…
Opening My Eyes to the Beauty of Germany
Sophie Heather, Bachelor of Fine Arts Short-term program: Hessen University ‘Hessen International Summer University – Fulda’ Germany (July/August 2018) My time in the 2018 ISU Fulda was life changing. It’s hard to find the words that will give justice to the program. I applied not expecting to be…
Studying in the Heart of Amsterdam
Natasha Phillips, Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Laws Short-term program: Amsterdam Uni of Applies Sciences ‘Amsterdam Summer School’ Netherlands (July 2018) My name is Natasha and when I participated in my short term exchange I was half way through my third year of a dual degree of Law and…
Find a real winter in the UK
Tayla B Bachelor of Creative Industries Sheffield Hallam University, UK My experience living in England for six months studying at SHU was incredible. I had never been to England or Europe before, but having many friends living there I knew what to expect, but nothing could prepare…