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Spanish Semester: My time in Madrid

Ruairi – Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain Semester 1, 2024 Bachelor of Business (Economics) / Law (Honours) My study abroad destination in Semester 1, 2024 was Madrid, Spain. Studying abroad in Madrid was possibly the best decision of my life, and I cannot recommend it enough. Preparatory…

The Best Experience of My Life So Far

Charlotte E., Bachelor of Justice/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Universidad Carlos III Madrid, Spain (Semester 1, 2017) For my study abroad experience I was lucky enough to spend one semester at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M). I can whole-heartedly say it was the best experience of my…

A Semester Abroad in Leeds

Kate M., Bachelor of Creative Industries/Laws University of Leeds, England (Semester 2, 2018) When I embarked on my 7 month long exchange adventure, I was nervous, teary eyed (from saying goodbye to the family), anxious but so damn excited! Ever since high school, I knew I wanted…

Leeds Survival Guide Part 5: General Tips

Eleny H., Bachelor of Media and Communications University of Leeds, England (Semester 2, 2017) Money I spent around $14,000 on return flights from Brisbane to Leeds, catered university accommodation, bedding and kitchen items, a trip to Paris, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Tenerife and numerous trips throughout England. My biggest expenses were…

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…