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…
Bullet Trains, Godzilla and Temples – The Real Japanese Experience
Elise L, Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Fine Arts Ritsumeikan University (Semester 2, 2016) New Colombo Plan mobility grant recipient In the Fall Semester of 2016 I studied at Ritsumeikan University in Osaka, Japan. I was part of the short term ‘Study In Kyoto’ program (SKP), but because I study…
Canada Eh!
Jessica R, Bachelor of Business/Creative Industries Queens University (Semester 2, 2016) My semester on exchange in Kingston, Canada has finished and what an experience it has been! While my time at Queen’s was nothing short of amazing, it’s also important to remember that there are a lot of differences…
A Danish delight
Isabella – Copenhagen Business School, Denmark Semester 2, 2016 Bachelor of Business Copenhagen – the home of hygge, indescribable pastries and Danish design. My four months at Copenhagen Business School (CBS) were filled with cosy nights with friends, a crazy amount of cinnamon buns, and an incredible university…
Experience American small-town hospitality; live and study in central Washington
Central Washington University Location: Ellensburg, Washington State Why here?: Fun activities available all year round, small American town hospitality and people, small class sizes. Central Washington University is located just 90 minutes SE from Seattle and spreads over 380 acres of Ellensburg. Ellensburg is perfect for those outdoor…
Travel: Before or After?
Whilst semester one at QUT is yet to start, here at The University of Exeter my fifth week has begun. I’ve been abroad for almost 3 months now, so how has this side of the world treated me so far? Before I arrived in Exeter I spent a…
Why study abroad?
Going abroad for a semester has taught me so much about the world and about myself, and I really would recommend it to anyone that has the opportunity. Some of it has been really hard, I will admit. But it has all been worth it. The biggest problem…
Clarice’s South Korean Short-Term Exchange Experience
Clarice: Seoul, South Korea – Short Term Program 2016 As a student in Seoul, I find it to be so much cheaper than being a student in Brisbane; especially when it comes to our daily food and caffeine needs. I would barely spend over 10,000won (about AUD11-12) a…