Category: Global Short Programs
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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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I found this experience to be the most enriching of my life so far. Having the opportunity to experience another culture and city in the manner we did is truly a rare experience. Some of the sites we visited were truly incredible. Especially when we spent a few nights up the coast in Girona as…
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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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Auroville, I experienced a profound shift in my understanding of consciousness and community, which challenged my western interpretation of these concepts. During my stay, I learned that consciousness is not an intrinsic part of us but rather a skill that can be practised and honed. I also realized that to develop deeper consciousness, one must…
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I undertook a Global Short Exchange Program recently over summer at Vancouver Island University to study Forensic Psychology. I was very excited by the opportunity to study at a university overseas and to gain a perspective of another country’s university lifestyle, and Canada did not disappoint! I undertook a Global Short Exchange Program recently over…
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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…
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In January of 2023, I was fortunate enough to fly off to Granada in the south of Spain for a short language intensive course at la Universidad de Granada. The classes at the Centro de Lenguas Modernas were incredibly engaging right from the start. Every weekday we had four hours of classes in the morning,…
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In January 2023 I was lucky enough to be chosen to participate in a study tour one of my favourite places in the world, Japan. The tour was structured with daily organised activities, but all accommodation, food, travel, and activities in your free time were self-guided. Figuring out how to survive on my own in…
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Last summer, I participated to the Public Health Study Tour, a program organized by ACICIS, the Australian Consortium for In-Country Indonesian Studies and supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs through the New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant, of which I am a recipient. I wanted to complete the subject “Professional Placement” in a way I…
