Jeng-Han Lu, Master of Information Technology Short-term program: Hessen University “Hessen International Summer University – Kassel” Germany (June/July 2018) In the semester break between SEM-1 and SEM-2 in 2018, I was fully immersed in German culture, thanks for the International Summer University (Kassel). Although the time was short,…
A Unique Experience in a New City
Dominic Dall’Osto, Bachelor of Engineering Short-term program: Hessen University ‘Hessen International Summer University – Kassel’ Germany (June/July 2018) I’ve just returned from a 4 week short-term program in Kassel, Germany – the International Summer University (ISU). I was part of a group of 45 students from all over…
A Memorable German Experience in Kassel
Arun Pathmanathan, Bachelor of Engineering Short-term program: Hessen University ‘Hessen International Summer University – Kassel’ Germany (June/July 2018) I wanted to do a short-term exchange program which I thought would help me to develop my knowledge on the subject that I wanted to pursue, to learn new culture…
Opening My Eyes to the Beauty of Germany
Sophie Heather, Bachelor of Fine Arts Short-term program: Hessen University ‘Hessen International Summer University – Fulda’ Germany (July/August 2018) My time in the 2018 ISU Fulda was life changing. It’s hard to find the words that will give justice to the program. I applied not expecting to be…
Two Weeks in Amsterdam
Christopher Atkins, Bachelor of Design Short-term program: Amsterdam Uni of Applies Sciences “Amsterdam Summer School” Netherlands (July 2018) I completed a 2 week summer course in Amsterdam, Netherlands at Amsterdam University of Applied Science. The course was called “Urban Scan” and was aimed at looking into what makes…
Studying in the Heart of Amsterdam
Natasha Phillips, Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Laws Short-term program: Amsterdam Uni of Applies Sciences ‘Amsterdam Summer School’ Netherlands (July 2018) My name is Natasha and when I participated in my short term exchange I was half way through my third year of a dual degree of Law and…
Month 1 – Done and Dusted!
Even though I’ve hit my one month mark, I still struggle to believe I’m living in what has got to be one of the world’s most incredible cities. I feel as though my life has been flipped upside down a little, and in the midst of the excitement…
A Cultural Explosion – My first few weeks in Hong Kong
Regina Collins Bachelor of Law (Honours)/Bachelor of Media and Communication Hong Kong Baptist University (Semester 2, 2018) 你好 (Nǐ hǎo) or Hello! My name is Regina Collins and I’m in my third year of studying a Bachelor of Law (Honours)/Bachelor of Media and Communication at QUT. I have…
Hong Kong = Sleepless City!
Kate K. Bachelor of Business – International Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Semester 2, 2018) Hi, my name’s Kate. I’m a third-year marketing student and I’ve just begun my year of exchange. I can’t believe it’s already been two weeks since I hopped on an aeroplane and began my…
5 Reasons Why Shanghai is a Decision You Won’t Regret!
Natalie Malins, Bachelor of Business – International Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Semester 1 2018 My BS08 degree entails a compulsory year abroad for which I chose to go to Shanghai and Paris. For my first semester abroad, I was lucky enough to receive the New Colombo Plan (NCP)…