Category: FDS
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I was lucky enough to spend 10 days in Seoul with nine other pre-service teaching students and our two incredible tutors, Jo and Pauline. We visited three different high schools: Beomback High School, SNU Boys’ Middle School and SNU Girls’ Middle School – each giving us valuable insight into Korean education. One of the biggest…
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I participated in the Sogang Summer International Program for a month and had an incredible experience. Despite the extreme heat and humidity of Korea at the time, I experienced a month full of amazing memories and met so many great people. Going into this short program I was a little worried about the language barrier,…
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Expect lots of castles, lochs, pubs, kilts, ceilidhs and Munros (if you like) on exchange at Dundee. The design classes at Dundee are small but so caring! You’ll get your own desk and I was lucky enough to get the most welcoming advisor who helped make the most of my semester. I studied a narratives…
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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 conscious effort to dive into…
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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 to do, had other plans.…
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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.
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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 campus learning Chinese and enjoying cultural activities as well as got the chance to see famous attractions. This was my first experience overseas and as…
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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 countries, with different global outlooks, we had two instant similarities: all being university students and being passionate about changemaking. But how do we create change?…
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Hallo!! Groeten uit Nederland! I’m currently just over half way in my exchange in Delft for my Bachelors of Product Design. So here is a little info of what I’ve learnt that you may find useful! To begin I would highly recommend coming in Australia’s sem 2 (feb- june). It may be an original shock…
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The months leading up to the exchange were filled with nerves and uncertainty, yet the underlying excitement could not be contained. Now, as I approach the final weeks of this chapter, I can wholeheartedly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to challenge themselves on both an academic and personal level. Academic Life at Jönköping…
