Anna H, Bachelor of Journalism/Laws University of South Carolina, USA (Semester 2, 2016) Last semester I studied at the University of South Carolina in the United States. I could not recommend studying abroad more highly to students considering an exchange program. I arrived in the state’s capital, Columbia,…
Immersed in Parisian life
Holly T, Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Creative Industries IESEG School of Management (Semester 2, 2016) Returning from exchange, I still have to pinch myself that I spent a semester abroad in Paris (!!!!). It honestly still feels like a dream and was by far the best experience of my…
Study, snow and sauna in beautiful Sweden
Daniel D, Bachelor of Urban Development Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan (Semester 2, 2016) My name’s Daniel and right now, I am writing this blog looking out at the snow-covered streets and trees below and it’s a bit surreal compared to Brisbane. But I have to say that my semester…
Studying Abroad in Manhattan
Su Ji L, Bachelor of Creative Industries Fordham University (Semester 2, 2016) FORDHAM UNIVERSITY Upon being accepted into Fordham, there were many choices to be made. Where would I study? Where would I live? I chose to live and study at the Lincoln Centre campus (Manhattan), over the…
Bullet Trains, Godzilla and Temples – The Real Japanese Experience
Elise L, Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Fine Arts Ritsumeikan University (Semester 2, 2016) New Colombo Plan mobility grant recipient In the Fall Semester of 2016 I studied at Ritsumeikan University in Osaka, Japan. I was part of the short term ‘Study In Kyoto’ program (SKP), but because I study…
Ready, Set, Go
Anna B, Bachelor of Creative Industries Aalto University, Finland (Semester 2, 2016) Ten tips for anyone ready to go on the ride. Consider your options. I wanted to go to Leads England and ended up at Aalto University Finland. A huge blessing Take risks The people you meet…
Life at University of South Carolina
Aleksa M, Bachelor of Business/Creative Industries South Carolina, USA (Semester 2, 2016) An exchange semester in America had been a goal of mine ever since I started university. When I received my confirmation letter from the University of South Carolina I was ecstatic as I knew this would…
Canada Eh!
Jessica R, Bachelor of Business/Creative Industries Queens University (Semester 2, 2016) My semester on exchange in Kingston, Canada has finished and what an experience it has been! While my time at Queen’s was nothing short of amazing, it’s also important to remember that there are a lot of differences…
A Danish delight
Isabella – Copenhagen Business School, Denmark Semester 2, 2016 Bachelor of Business Copenhagen – the home of hygge, indescribable pastries and Danish design. My four months at Copenhagen Business School (CBS) were filled with cosy nights with friends, a crazy amount of cinnamon buns, and an incredible university…
A few reasons to head to Michigan this winter
Michigan State University Location: East Lansing, United States Why here?: Great spread of summer (Australian winter) short-term programs, student town, football games, on-campus living Michigan State University has been around for about 150 years and is the centrepiece of East Lansing, USA. The whole town rallies around the university…