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Living in Italy

Alexandra Bell, Bachelor of Design Politecnico Di Milano, Italy (Semester 2, 2017) Polimi, Polimi, Polimi… where to begin. Good facilities (not the most flexible opening hours), and lovely and warm people, but the university was significantly less organised (which I chalked up to cultural differences). Be prepared for…

From big city Brisbane to small town Trento

The currency in Italy is the Euro which is generally about one third stronger than the Australian dollar. This was a bit of a blow as the money from the scholarship (9.5k) became lesser than anticipated and in this regards the concern of converting it all in one…

Thesis work in Italy’s Trento

Academically speaking for me I was granted permission to start and finish my final thesis for my Medical Engineering degree, in addition to this I had to take on two course work units. This meant that this semester would not be a leisurely one. For my course units…

The time of your life in Trento

Joshua C Bachelor of Engineering University of Trento, Italy The major strengths of the university is its exchange student associations that really do go out of their way to include new comers and let them see the fascinating places within and outside of Trento and better yet hold…

Discover the UK’s picturesque countryside

Jordan W (BCI student Majoring in Drama, Minors in Scenography and Literature) Leeds University, UK The landscape is stunning in England, if you’re a painter or creative type it will make your mind wonder. I was fortunate enough in my weekend explorations of the England countryside to…

Beautiful Italy – Milan Exchange

Catlin, B. Bachelor of Design (Fashion) Politecnico di Milano (Italy) (Semester 1, 2017) I completed my exchange semester in Milan at Politecnico di Milano, Bovisa Campus.  Politecnico have two campuses in Milan – Bovisa and Leonardo. In comparison to QUT Politecnico is very, very different. The Bovisa campus…

Politechnico di Milao: A few fast facts

Krystel – Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy: Semester 1, 2016 Dreaming of an Italian Exchange? Why not head to Milano? Fashion capital of Italy and gelato to-die-for. But that’s not all Milan has to offer; here is a list of interesting facts about Milan, from QUT student Krystel…