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This blog shares the stories of UTS students who are part of the BUILD program and/or have gone overseas as part of a Global Short Program or Global Exchange.

Explore the stories of UTS students thinking and living globally!

Student blogposts

My Experience at Tecnológico de Monterrey

Before arriving in Mexico, I had little idea of what to expect. I had seen the usual stereotypes, but I wanted to experience the country for myself, without preconceptions. What I found was an incredibly vibrant culture, full of warmth, energy, and surprises. From the very beginning, I made a…

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One of the Most Rewarding Experiences of my Academic Journey

Spending a semester abroad at the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my academic journey. Living and studying in the vibrant city of Valencia, Spain, has allowed me to grow both personally and professionally, while immersing myself in a new culture that…

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Unexpected Portfolio

When I first signed up for the Global Short Program at UCA Farnham, I had my sights set on the Multimedia Film Production stream. I pictured myself behind the camera, experimenting with storyboards, and maybe even picking up a few cinematic tricks to bring home. But life, as it tends…

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My Global Short Program in Berlin, Germany

I started off my 2025 jetting off to Berlin, Germany to complete a three-week intensive language learning course at Humboldt-Universität. As a final year law student, I decided to choose a program that was out of my area of academic expertise and challenge myself to learn the German language, something…

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ACICIS Law Professional Practicum (LPP), Jakarta, Indonesia

At the end of January 2025, I had the privilege of participating in a six-week Law Professional Practicum (LPP) in Jakarta, Indonesia, hosted by the Australian Consortium for ‘In-Country’ Indonesian Studies (ACICIS). If I had to summarise this experience in three words, they would be: insightful, challenging, and grounding. I…

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Sencha, Shrines, and Study sessions

In Japan, I found myself undone, piece by piece, not by the city’s skyline on its endless rows of temples, but by something older, quieter: its history. Living here uncovered so much truth and knowledge of how this country had been stitched together with the threads of all it had…

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University of Westminster, Global Exchange

My name is Hayley, and I am studying law on exchange at the University of Westminster. I am doing three elective subjects, which are Elements of Human Rights: Idea, Law and Practice, Elements of Entertainment Law: Theory and Practice, and Elements of Law of Intellectual Property (‘IP’). So far, I…

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Global Exchange in Osaka University, Japan

After months of preparation and paperwork, all that remained was to pack my bags and board the plane. Eleven hours in the air — along with the inevitable jet lag — left me feeling nervous, especially when faced with the maze-like Osaka train system. However, stepping onto a Hello Kitty-themed…

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My exchange life at Korea University

Korea University is one of the most prestigious universities in South Korea, renowned for its academic excellence and vibrant student life. From the moment I stepped onto campus, I knew that an exciting journey was ahead of me. Stepping into a very large campus with many beautiful buildings feels like…

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Leeds International Summer School

This July, I was able to escape the Australian winter and go to the University of Leeds for the Leeds International Summer School. This summer school had hundreds of students from around the world studying all different disciplines. I took the “Introduction to Photography” module, and went from a complete…

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Disclaimer: All blog posts are written by students and do not necessarily reflect the views of UTS staff.

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