Su Jin Lim, Masters of Business Short-term program: University of Exeter ‘International Summer School’ England (June/July 2018) It had always been a lifelong dream of mine to study in the UK; therefore when I saw QUT’s Global Exchange Portal advertising the International Summer School Program at the University…
Aston-ishing England
Annabel Boersen, Bachelor of Business – International Aston University, England (Semester 2, 2017 through Semester 1, 2018) I absolutely loved my time on exchange at Aston University in Birmingham, UK. There were so many highlights of my trip both academic and cultural: including meeting Orlando Bloom! I chose…
Find a real winter in the UK
Tayla B Bachelor of Creative Industries Sheffield Hallam University, UK My experience living in England for six months studying at SHU was incredible. I had never been to England or Europe before, but having many friends living there I knew what to expect, but nothing could prepare…
Snowball fights and study at Simon Fraser University
Mikaela H Bachelor of Business (Marketing) / Bachelor of Creative Industries (Fashion Communication) Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada In terms of content studied I found SFU’s business units to be on a similar level to QUT’s. However, there were some differences in assessments, grading and how things…
Leeds Survival Guide, Part 4: Travel
I’m now one week away from travelling back to Australia and I realise that I’ve picked up a lot of great advice in regards to travelling while studying in the UK. Take it from someone who spent her birthday in Paris, Christmas in Amsterdam and New Year’s in…
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…
New Sights, New Smells – Hong Kong
“Learn a little Cantonese and the locals will bend their backs to help you out” Arriving in Hong Kong on my first day was both exciting and daunting at the same time – I had only been overseas less than a handful of times, let alone traveling by…
Spend your summer exploring Seoul
Jiwon L, Bachelor of Design (Honours) Korea University – International Winter Campus (Dec 2016– Jan 2017) Korea University is one of the highest ranked universities in the world in a variety study areas. The campus is filled with historical and incredible gothic-style architecture. As an architecture student, looking around…
Travel: Before or After?
Whilst semester one at QUT is yet to start, here at The University of Exeter my fifth week has begun. I’ve been abroad for almost 3 months now, so how has this side of the world treated me so far? Before I arrived in Exeter I spent a…
Thinking About Going on Exchange? Do it.
My final exams are over, Bishop’s is closing for the holidays and by now the majority of my wardrobe is purple, so I guess that means my time here as a student is up! Applying to go on exchange and choosing Bishop’s has been the best decision I’ve…