Category: FDS
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Buongiorno! My name is Claudia and over 2 weeks in July, I completed a course on Italian cinema at the Universita Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore in Milan, Italy. As a Law and Public Relations student, it was insightful to be able to study something completely different from what I had learned throughout my degree. It…
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In the July break of 2023, I embarked on a 3-week Global Short Program to learn French on the island of New Caledonia (NC). I’d always wanted to visit Nouméa, NC. Studying the French language for six years of high school, we often used NC as a case study: The “Petit Paris of the Pacific”,…
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Instead of rugging up in the Australian winter, I flew to Virginia in the United States to bask under the American sun while learning about American politics. While I had previously visited the States, I had never been to Virginia, nor heard much of it. For these reasons, I initially felt ambivalent towards it. However,…
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The power of listening, sharing and leaving any pre-conceived beliefs and understandings aside. From the comfort of my home, I believed I understood some of the obstacles experienced by refugees but I soon realised my understandings were so far from being a true understanding. My main project was to interview the 20 recipients of educational…
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I am currently studying a Master of Architecture and was thrilled by the opportunity to be part of a global study tour in Denmark in December 2022. The study tour was titled “Decoding the Danish Juggernaut” – an architectural expedition of Copenhagen’s architectural marvels and vernacular. In summary, the architecture of Denmark is well ahead…
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Just at the beginning of this year, I was in Japan for a little over 2 weeks. I had the opportunity to be a part of the “Living Together” global study program led by the School of Architecture. This experience has become a core memory of my life. To begin my journey, I’ve never been…
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Traveling to Berlin as part of our studio was an enriching way to develop our projects, understand alternate ways of managing sustainability and climate change in a different climate, and learn about architecture through the rich history and a diverse range of architectural styles in Berlin. Some of the architectural highlights from the trip included…
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Hallo! My name is Brianna, and during January 2023, I completed a Global Short Program course at the Technische Universität in Berlin. Arriving in Berlin, I had no idea what to expect and felt absolutely lost when I stepped out of the plane all alone. However, I soon found out that all I needed to…
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Visiting Copenhagen to learn about architecture was an incredibly enriching experience that allowed me to explore the city’s rich history and stunning design. As a student of architecture, I was eager to see some of the city’s most famous buildings and learn about the innovative design techniques used in Denmark. One of the highlights of…
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I had never travelled to Barcelona, Spain. Hence I was especially interested in going on this studio tour to explore and experience a different city. Travelling with my university friends was an incredible experience. We also travelling with the years below and above which was really lovely to meet others pursuing the same degree. In…
