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…
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…
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…
Changing Expectations
Roisin: Zhejiang University, China: Semester 1, 2016 Whatever expectations or preconceived notions I had about China prior to my exchange, they all went out the window as soon as I arrived on a cold day in February. It is truly unlike any other country I have ever been…
My Time in Mannheim
Caitlin: University of Mannheim, Germany – Semester 2, 2015 & Semester 1, 2016 My name is Caitlin and I set out on my year abroad to Europe in July, 2015. At that time, I had no idea that the next year of my life would be the best…
Friends for Life at San Jose State University
Charlie: San Jose State University, California, USA – Semester 1, 2016 Hi! I’m Charlie Shaw-Feather and I am studying a Bachelor of Engineering, majoring in Computer and Software Systems. I studied at San Jose State University (SJSU) for the spring semester, 2016. As I am writing this I…
Life in Sweden & at KTH
Peter: Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Sweden, Semester 1, 2016 Through the QUT Exchange program I had the opportunity to spend not one, but two full semesters abroad in Stockholm, Sweden. I had done some backpacking through South East Asia in the past, but I had never left…
Highlights of my Time in Japan
Jackie: Kansai Gaidai University, Osaka, Japan – Semester 1, 2016 At KGU you have three accommodation options; you can apply for a homestay, apply to live in a dorm or you can find your own options. I chose to live in a dorm because I had never lived…