Category: Global Short Programs
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This short-term program at Shanghai University was definitely an unforgettable experience. The whole trip was a mixture of feelings as I was challenged to become more independent, but also experienced the amazing culture, people and food of Shanghai. Through this trip I was able to meet and create lasting friendships with different people from not only…
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For two weeks I was lucky enough to be a part of the Engineers Without Borders Design Summit trip to Cambodia in July 2019. We flew into Phnom Penh and learnt all about the history, language, culture and customs of the Cambodian people for the first week of our trip. This included workshops with a…
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Over the winter university break I took part in a Lingusitics program in Peru. This was a fantastic opportunity to visit a country which I had heard so much about. I was to take part in a linguistic project, this involved intensive linguistic studies in Lima and then a trip to a community in the…
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After receiving an email through UTS about the AIM Overseas exchange program I saw they had a three week program going to the United States of America. This was the perfect amount of time for me as a semester or year always seemed too long. The program was structured around the topic of Social Media…
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My most memorable experience in Nepal was not seeing the biggest stupa, nor was it the safari trip or boat ride.. In fact, it wasn’t even building the action project that we went there for in the first place. My most memorable experience was my stay in the villages. During my stay there I was…
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I participated in the in-country language and culture course in Lausanne, Switzerland. This course consisted of three weeks of French language class from 9am-12pm, Monday to Friday, and was the focal point of our immersion into the everyday life of the unique French-Swiss culture in Lausanne. On Arrival 27/1/19 Getting to Lausanne was not as easy as I expected…
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This whole experience came about because my two best friends were going to be overseas in January – one on exchange in the Netherlands and the other on a short-term study trip in the Netherlands as well. I knew that if I were to stay at home I would have serious FOMO, but I knew…
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On the 29th of January 2019, I set off for 14-hour long journey to a place I was somewhat familiar with, others teased that it was my second home. I have travelled several times over my lifetime to the bustling capital of Japan known as Tokyo, but this time it was different. What lured me to…
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Reflection on contemporary Cambodian culture As I look back on the summer of 2018, the corners of my mouth light up, turning them into a bright smile, reflecting back on the bittersweet memories I made during my time at summer school over at Cambodia. It was only through the New Columbo Plan and Science…
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I’m struggling to find the words to adequately describe the time I spent in India – but can say with certainty it was nothing short of incredible. From learning about and exploring various systems present throughout rural India, such as the education and healthcare system, to spending time within the homes of families living in…
