久しぶり(hisashiburi). Or in English, it’s been a while. Semester one is long over and somehow, today Semester 2 officially begins of my study abroad here in Tokyo, Japan. It is hard to believe that I’m at the half-way point in my exchange, it feels like so much has…
A Life of Leisure in Vienna
Naomi M, Bachelor of Nutrition Science University of Wien, Vienna (Semester 1 2017) The city of Leisure Sleeping in late, lazy weekends, enjoying a melange (Viennese coffee) and apple strudel in Freud’s favourite coffee house, picnics in the park, sunset drinks by the Donaukanal, summer walks through the…
Forever Hungry in Hong Kong
“You may never go hungry in Hong Kong; however, you will feel the perpetual desire to eat being surrounded by delicious food” As a cultural hotpot, Hong Kong boasts a vast array of cuisines and delicacies unlike anything I have previously seen. If you decide to undertake your academic…
Oh Candaaaa!
Rosanna, E. Bachelor of Business and Creative Industries Ryerson University (Semester 1, 2017) I experienced my exchange in Toronto, Canada and endured the frigid winter that it put on display. This was the first challenge I faced; the lead up to my exchange was so swift and overwhelmingly…
Taco Bell, Country Music and Southern Accents
Dylan, S. Bachelor of Science University of Wyoming (Semester 1, 2017) Going on exchange at the University of Wyoming in the USA was far and away the best thing I have ever done in my life. The people I met on exchange will be friends for life and…
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…
My Exchange Experience In France
Rosemary, K. Bachelor of Law/Bachelor of Journalism Catholic University of Lille (Semester 2, 2016) Lille is a great exchange city. It is small enough that I could walk everywhere. The university is about a twenty-minute walk to the main train station and beautiful old town or there is…
True American Experience
Marshall, R. Bachelor of Business University of South Carolina (Semester 2, 2016) In the beginning, leaving the comforts of home in Brisbane for a new life in America was extremely daunting. When I applied to University of South Carolina, I didn’t know anyone from the school or anyone…
Vienna Exchange
Leah, D. Bachelor of Business & Law Vienna University of Economics & Business (WU) (Semester 2, 2016) WU and QUT differ in a number of ways – it’s not a good or bad thing, it’s just different. As WU only recently moved to its current location, every building…