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Category: Global Short Programs

  • Learn and play in Beijing!

    Hi All! My name is Jenny and I am excited to share my July 2023 exchange program to China. I applied for the 2023 Beijing Institute of technology Summer Program early this year and was very happy to be informed that I was chosen as one of the five UTS Students that could go on…

  • Appreciate cultural and architectural heritage of Indonesia

    As a student passionate about sustainable tourism and captivated by the unique architectural heritage of different cultures, participating in a Faculty-led Global Short Program to North Sulawesi, Indonesia, was a dream come true. This immersive experience provided me with the incredible opportunity to dive into the heart of traditional architecture and witness firsthand the sustainable…

  • Artificial Intelligence in Paris

    When planning to go to Paris to study Artificial Intelligence (AI) at CentraleSupélec (CS), I was anxious that I would find myself out of my depth. As a business and BCII student, with a basic understanding of the technical application of AI from a finance subject, and having not studied engineering or mathematics. I was…

  • Inspired by the resilience of the human spirit in Poland

    Attending the International Strategic Management Workshop at Poznan University of Technology was an unforgettable experience that taught me a great deal about cross-cultural communication, team collaboration, and project management. Upon arrival, I was immediately impressed by the vibrant atmosphere of the campus and the warmth of the people I met. Over the course of the…

  • We all became friends in Bergamo, Italy

    This winter, I had the opportunity to study at the Università degli Studi di Bergamo in Italy. It was a global short program that ran for 2 weeks from 9am – 1pm. During this time, I was learning about the Italian language. It’s like Duolingo, but they teach you words and phrases you’ll actually use…

  • Midwifery at Mahidol, Bangkok

    I was one of the very fortunate 16 Midwifery students to be involved in the 2023 Global Short Program, Mahidol University Midwifery in Thailand. This experience was not only one of the most exciting experiences of my life but also life-changing. This program has given me a new perspective on the beauty of world culture. …

  • Living La Dolce Vita in Milan

    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…

  • The Seven Things Nobody Tells You Before Going on an Exchange

    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”,…

  • Explore Healthcare in Indonesia

    During the June /July University holiday break, 13 students (including myself) and 2 lecturers embarked on a two-week study tour to Jakarta, which is the capital city of Indonesia. The group was a combination of 2nd / 3rd year Nursing and Public Health students who were eager to explore a new city.  As a public health student,…

  • Paint memories on the canvas of life in Paris

    My time abroad brought forth a tapestry of enriching cultural encounters that left an indelible mark on my journey. Interacting with French students became a pivotal avenue for cultural exchange, an avenue where we seamlessly blended our diverse backgrounds. The kaleidoscope of perspectives shared during our nights out and picnics illuminated the unique facets of…