Joel, R. Bachelor of Mathematics University of Ottawa (Semester 2, 2016) My first night at the University of Ottawa in Canada’s capital city was 30 degrees Celsius and muggy. Not at all the weather I expected, but perhaps that was simply thanks to my lack of research into…
Life of a Travel Blogger
Joel, T. Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) Oslo and Akershus University College, Norway (Semester 2, 2016) Before commencing my venture to Oslo (Norway) I knew a few things, it was expensive, cold and Scandinavian design is what I wanted add to my repertoire. Arriving at Lillestrøm station (10…
Fashion in Hong Kong
Nhu, C. Bachelor of Design (Fashion) Hong Kong Polythechnic University (Semester 2, 2016) I studied fashion design at The Hong Kong Polythechnic University in second semester of my second year. The Institute of Textiles and Clothing in PolyU is significantly different to QUT fashion studios as they have…
Exchange at the University of Mannheim
John, H. Bachelor of Law/Bachelor of Creative Industries University of Mannheim, Germany (Semester 2, 2016) My time living in Germany was absolutely the best experience I’ve ever had. In the beginning the idea of spending 6 months living in a totally new place with a whole new bunch…
Just Do It!
Samantha, C. San Jose State University (Semester 2, 2016) I’ve always wondered why birds choose to stay in the same place, when they can fly anywhere on the earth… and then I ask myself the same question. To put it frankly, if someone had of told me that…
Its what you make it
Nicola, B. Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Semester 2, 2016) The biggest shock when arriving at PolyU was that very little was online. All the students prefer face-to-face contact and therefore no lectures are recorded, all questions are asked in class or you meet up with your lecturer/tutor, all…
Fall Semester in Amsterdam City!
Darcy, C. Hodgeschool Van Amsterdam (Semester 2, 2016) The reality of living in Amsterdam city is a true as the picturesque photos. It is all bikes in busy lanes, tourists flooding Dam square, tree lined canals, beautiful cobbled streets and beautiful townhouses to match. What’s more, you’ll see…
Interning with Japanese Football League
Morgan K, Bachelor Business – International Internship with the Japanese Football League (June – July 2017) New Colombo Plan mobility and internship grant recipient In the second semester of 2016 I took the opportunity within my BS08 degree to exchange to Rikkyo University, Ikebukuro, Japan. This study aboard experience…
Lights, Camera, Action!
Miranda E, Bachelor of Fine Arts Lights, Camera, Action Summer program at Michigan State University (July, 2016) I remember first hearing about the coordinator from America coming over to our uni to present this course. I’m not really a person that enjoys being away from home but I…
London Calling
Jessica R, Bachelor of Business/Law CIS Australia: January in London (January, 2017) Host University I completed a short-term program at the University of Roehampton, a beautiful parkland university in London. The campus was picturesque, and the facilities were very useful and easily accessible. The accommodation was situated…