{"id":4267,"date":"2017-06-01T09:00:10","date_gmt":"2017-05-31T23:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/qut-exchange-students\/?p=4267"},"modified":"2017-06-01T11:06:01","modified_gmt":"2017-06-01T01:06:01","slug":"a-munich-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/2017\/06\/01\/a-munich-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"A Munich Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kaydon L, Bachelor of Engineering<\/h1>\n

Technical University of Munich (Semester 2, 2016)<\/h1>\n

\u201cTravel is really about the experiences that you gain on the journey. In the end, it will be those experiences that make up your memories.\u201d (Bram Reusen, Travel Experience Live, 1 November 2012).<\/p>\n

I remember some time ago when I read those words and was inspired to travel and tackle the adventure of an international exchange. Reflecting, I can confidently say that each and every experience has been a gift and I\u2019m grateful that I was granted such an opportunity to make so many great memories.<\/p>\n

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For the past 6 months, I have been fortunate enough to live in the heart of Bavaria and study at the Technical University of Munich. While embracing the icy winter, I found Munich warm and friendly with hearty, welcoming people. As I already spoke a little German, settling in didn\u2019t take too long and becoming accustomed to the language got easier as each day passed.\u00a0 The German culture is fun, rich with tradition and history ingrained in society. This is such a difference from Australia as we only have history of 200 years in comparison to the Germanic tribes with history as early as 750 BC. This was such an enjoyable change for me as so much of our daily life is influenced by the past.<\/p>\n

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Student Exchange Buddies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Living in Munich, I stayed in student accommodation which wasn\u2019t flash but very affordable. Living within walking distance of a shopping centre, with university a simple 15-minute train ride, made the location of the apartment block ideal. Settling in was relatively simple and the student services provided a smooth and enjoyable experience. Events and parties were a regular occurrence which provided a great opportunity to interact and meet new people.\u00a0 In addition, many activities and sporting events were offered through the student union. Excursions such as weekend skiing trips, trips to Berlin are easily possible through this program. For my part, while studying, I joined a sports team and attended weekly games.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The ability to attend the Technical University of Munich for a semester has been invaluable and living amongst a different a culture, while learning, has been an amazing life experience. The topics I studied were vastly different to anything possible back home, and I relished the opportunity to engulf myself in these courses. In comparison to QUT, surprisingly, I found TUM somewhat lacking in certain areas. QUT is more sophisticated in technology and the utilisation of teaching material. For example, QUT offers ample study space, access to new and better facilities and the utilisation of technology for lectures in the form of lecture recordings. TUM does not record any lectures and therefore, it is strongly encouraged for all to attend. Credit must be emphasized on the quality of the lectures however, as the lectures were engaging, personalized and interactive. This provided greater motivation in the courses and I found it a benefit for my studies.<\/p>\n

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A beautiful Munich city sunset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

During the study break and Christmas holidays I received a welcome visit from my family and girlfriend and toured Europe visiting the best that\u00a0Germany, Norway, Switzerland, France, and Austria, had to offer. These times were truly amazing and being able to experience so many exciting and new things with those close to me is something I will cherish forever.<\/p>\n

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A visit to Norway<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Visiting nearby Switzerland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Personally, it is fantastic not only to travel and study, but to gain a greater understanding of engineering and business at an international level. This exchange enabled me to become more fluent in the German language and to interact with engineering students and staff of TUM. Through this I have made lifelong friends and contacts, important for future careers. I was glad to again represent Australia and QUT at Technical University of Munich (TUM) and would encourage all students to embark on an experience of a lifetime with International Exchange. I thank QUT for the opportunity to travel and experience a successful International Exchange at TUM.<\/p>\n

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Halstadt, Austria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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