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 … Continue Reading My Experience at Tecnológico de Monterrey
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, … Continue Reading Unexpected Portfolio
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 lost.
For three weeks in June and July, I travelled to Beijing for UTS’ Faculty Led – FASS – Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) Chinese Language program. I spent time on … Continue Reading Experiencing China: Lessons from Beijing Institute of Technology
Amidst monsoonal rain, Nasi Lemak in the air and the vibrant buzz of Kuala Lumpur, stands a convention centre brimming with young leaders waiting to create change. From 35 different … Continue Reading 13th University Scholars Leadership Symposium
Hey, I’m Orlando! I’m studying a Bachelor of Communication, majoring in Media Business & Strategic Communication. I’m currently on exchange in Toronto, Canada at TMU! I’m about halfway through the … Continue Reading Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada
“Some of the students come to stay here for a few months and are still here after 15 years! They meet someone in the house and fall in love”, Jess … Continue Reading Finding Love in Toronto
TIP: I recommend keyword searching [Command F] for specific topics in this blog because I go in depth about many things 🙂 Hi guys, it’s Maya! You may have already … Continue Reading 初めまして (Nice to meet you)
Earlier this year, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in a Global Short Program, an experience that deepened my passion for sustainability and offered me insights into working within … Continue Reading Exploring Sustainability through My Global Short Program: A Journey of Learning and Connection
My time at Sophia university has so far been the most valuable experience of my adult life. Firstly, it is an international university and is very English friendly. This may … Continue Reading Sophia University, Japan – Global Exchange
This symposium left me with one clear message:If you want to be the change, you have to become the change— in your actions and your choices. Big or small, you … Continue Reading #BeTheChange
During early August 2024, I was fortunate to represent the UTS as an Australian delegate at the 12th University Scholars Leadership Symposium in Bangkok run by Humanitarian Affairs Asia. Over … Continue Reading 12th University Scholars Leadership Symposium in Bangkok
This intercultural experience as part of the criminology intensives internship program provided me with an understanding of Australian relations with the Indo-Pacific. The internship provided us with the capacity to … Continue Reading Criminology Internship, Culture Shock, and New Friends We Made Along the Way
I recently had the most incredible and rewarding experience at Aarhus University, Denmark where I undertook an intensive summer semester studying ‘Managing Language in International Organisation’. The university environment was … Continue Reading Discover the Danish concept of “hygge” in Denmark
Ciao! My name is Tilly and I visited Milan this winter for a 2-week intensive university course on Italian Cinema at the Universita’ Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore. Although this wasn’t … Continue Reading Much more than just watching films in Milan
I am currently studying abroad at Kumamoto University in Japan as part of the STEP program. As part of this program, I am taking a range of classes, including Japanese … Continue Reading Say ‘Konnichiwa’ to Kumamoto