I was lucky enough to be in Thailand to celebrate Songkran, the celebration of traditional Thai New Year. Celebrated every year from 13 – 15 April (although dates can vary depending on where in Thailand you are) and uses water, as a symbol of washing away last year’s…
Day in the Life of a Japanese University Student (Rikkyo)
It has been just a little under 6 weeks since I embarked on my year long journey to Tokyo, where I am currently studying at the incredibly beautiful Rikkyo University. In the short time I have been here (which seems to have passed in the blink of an…
5 Must-Have Apps When Studying Abroad in South Korea
Marisa K, Bachelor of Journalism / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Korea University (Semester 1, 2018) Travelling to a foreign country for the first time is daunting for anyone. Seoul is a fantastic city that has a lot of delicious food to eat, interesting things to do and beautiful places…
Settling into Thai time
It has almost been two weeks since I first touched down in Thailand. Although I haven’t been here long yet, I have already faced so many challenges and have discovered many fascinating things about life in Thailand. As this is my first blog post I think I am…
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…
Experience the Dutch Life
Kellie Amos, Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Creative Industries Maastricht University, Netherlands (Semester 1, 2017 Exchange) Maastricht – birthplace of the European Union A beautiful medieval city, Maastricht is home to a large international student population – particularly from the neighboring countries Belgium and Germany. People from…
A Semester in the True North
Kathryn Frost – Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) University of Ottawa (Semester 1, 2017 Exchange) I was fortunate enough to spend Semester 1, 2017 completing an exchange at the University of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada. Applying for an exchange at the University of Ottawa was…
Ei-ffel in love with Paris
Marcella Denaro – Bachelor of Business Universite Paris Dauphine (Semester 1, 2017 Exchange) My exchange experience is one I will definitely treasure forever. What an amazing opportunity to be able to immerse yourself in a foreign country while partaking in a completely different study regime and culture. Paris’…
Life in the Brookes!
Kelli Sealy – Bachelor of Design (Honours) Oxford Brookes University, England (Semester 1, 2017). My Exchange in Oxford, UK was one of the best experiences of my life! I loved living in such a beautiful city that is rich with history and stunning architectural buildings are around every…
Norwegian Adventure
Kathleen, O. Bachelor of Business Norwegian Business School (Semester 2, 2017) Norway? Why did you pick Norway? – Most common question I received after getting my acceptance letter. Next in line was Australia *shocked face* gosh that must have been a long flight, how long did it take?…