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Jessica R, Bachelor of Business\/Law<\/h1>\n

CIS Australia: January in London (January, 2017)<\/h1>\n

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Host University<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>I completed a short-term program at the University of Roehampton, a beautiful parkland university in London. The campus was picturesque, and the facilities were very useful and easily accessible. The accommodation was situated on campus, in a brand new building. The rooms were single and very comfortable, with a double bed, desk, kettle, television, and en suite. Classes were held one level up, and breakfast and dinner were two levels up, so it was very quick and easy to get around!<\/p>\n

The program I chose was London\u2019s art, history, and society. Classes were held every day for 2 weeks, but only half of these days were held in a classroom. Every other day was spent on excursions exploring London\u2019s historic sites, including the Tower of London, Shakespeare\u2019s Globe Theatre, the Museum of London, and the British Museum. The excursions were a great way to experience London\u2019s vast history, whilst exploring the theory we had been taught in classes.<\/p>\n

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Host Country<\/strong><\/p>\n

The UK is similar to Australia in many ways, so culture shock wasn\u2019t as big of an issue there as it might be elsewhere. Although I had often heard that London was very expensive, I didn\u2019t find that to always be the case. Food could be expensive off campus, but with breakfast and dinner provided by the university, and my lunch and weekend meals mainly bought on campus, this wasn\u2019t much of an issue for me.<\/p>\n

Public transport in London is great, and it is very easy to get around with an Oyster card. Travelling from place to place throughout the day could get expensive, but there is a daily limit after which transport is free.<\/p>\n

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Tower Bridge, London<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Trip highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n

This program was an unforgettable experience, and I loved every moment of it. The campus and its staff were very welcoming, and I felt comfortable knowing there were always people I could turn to if I needed help with anything. I thoroughly enjoyed my classes and the excursions we went on, and learnt valuable information. Studying at an overseas university is an entirely different experience than holidaying there. In just 2 \u00bd weeks I established my independence, developed as a person, and made life-long friends. My advice for any student considering exchange is: just go for it! It might seem daunting going to another part of the world on your own, but it is entirely worth it. Put yourself out there, make the most of the time you have, and you will have the experience of a lifetime.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in undertaking a short-term program during\u00a0the QUT\u00a0semester breaks, check out the QUT Global Portal.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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