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Category: Global Short Programs

  • Learning about fight against doping in Zurich

    Over the month of July, I participated in the Global Short Program of International Sports Law at the University of Zurich in Switzerland. This program introduced students to the legal challenges in the fight against doping. During first week of International Sports Law introduced us to the course, the World Anti-Doping Code and the anti-doping…

  • A normal day during my unforgettable hot summer in Granada

    Over the July Break, I escaped the cold to begin my 4-week Global Short Program in Granada, Spain in order to improve my (lack of) Spanish. Many friends had travelled to Granada, so I’d heard lots of wonderful things from the incredible Islamic influenced architecture to the late-night tapas adventures, I was more than excited.…

  • German language, culture, pork knuckle and apfelstrudel!

    My Global Short Program experience was completed at LMU in Germany, where I was involved in the Munich University Summer Training in German and European Law. During the program, I had the opportunity to learn the basic tenets of the German legal system. Whilst I learnt a lot about German and European law as the…

  • Summer Break in Malaysia with Fresh Adventures

    I was in Malaysia for over six weeks, interning at Glenreagh. Which is a public relations and crisis management firm, gave me insights into the world of media, particularly in the South Asian area. I was working on a media article about how Malaysia may increase its agriculture business through collaboration with the tourism industry.…

  • A Tale of 3 Cities

    A TALE OF 3 CITIES In July of this year, I had the opportunity to travel to Brazil for a month. My first week was spent in Sao Paulo, followed by 2 weeks in Belo Horizonte attending UFMG summer school and then finishing my trip in Bahia. Sao Paulo From the moment my plane landed…

  • Unlocking Seoul: My Yonsei Summer Experience and Tips

    안녕하세요! Hey there! I’m Santi Untario, a Media Arts and Production student at the University of Technology Sydney. Guess what? I’ve decided to spice things up by studying Korean in the Yonsei International Summer School program in South Korea.  I think that the Korean media will rapidly grow its popularity worldwide and understanding their language…

  • All Roads Lead to Leeds

    Hi! My name is Samara and I study a Bachelor of Business and am currently in my final year of study. During the break, I had the incredible opportunity to study at the University of Leeds and participate in the Leeds International Summer School (LISS) which was undoubtedly the best decision of my life. LISS…

  • Embracing the Unknown: My ACICIS Public Health Study Tour in Indonesia

    Have you ever been faced with an opportunity that scared you yet excited you at the same time? That’s precisely what happened to me when I embarked on ACICIS’ two-week Public Health Study Tour (PHST) in Indonesia (Jakarta and Yogyakarta). Whilst the whole trip was amazing, some parts stuck out more than others. Learning Material…

  • As an architecture student from Australia, my Global Short Program journey led me to the historic grounds of Nottingham Trent University for an intensive two-week Photography and Heritage course. Although my familial ties connected me to London, this adventure marked my first venture beyond the bustling streets of the capital city. Little did I know…

  • Discover the Danish concept of “hygge” in Denmark

    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 informal and interactive… not too dissimilar to Australia, where you develop close friendships with peers and teachers. All our assignments involved group work, which allowed…