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…
There’s no bad weather, just bad clothes
Thomas – University of Glasgow, Scotland Semester 1 & 2, 2016 Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) The UoG (University of Glasgow) campus at Hillhead is as stunning as the pictures show. Not only is it beautiful but there are plenty of amenities including a gym,…
Spanish studies in the beautiful Medellin
Rhys P, Bachelor of Engineering Intern Latin America, Colombia My experience in Medellin was nothing short of incredible. After travelling through South America in 2015/2016 I had a desire to return and improve my Spanish skills. Thankfully with the QUT short term exchange program this was made possible.…
Reimagining India, the experience of a lifetime
Samuel G, Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Business IndoGenius: Reimagining India Experiential Learning Program (February 2017) New Colombo Plan mobility grant recipient The ‘Reimaging India Experiential Learning Program’, conducted by IndoGenius, expertly introduced me to Indian culture, politics, entrepreneurship, innovation, history, economics and a variety of other…
Kiwi adventures
Holly, G. Bachelor of Music CIS Australia: January in Dunedin (Jan – Feb 2017) My name is Holly Geddes and I’ve just completed a summer semester at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand through QUT’s short-term exchange program. The seven-week program was completed with the help…