Category: Global Short Programs
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My journey with the Global Short Program at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore was unique and unforgettable. Singapore was an incredible opportunity to delve into social media marketing in one of Asia’s most dynamic hubs. In just two short weeks, I was able to explore a completely new country and experience a different culture.…
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In July 2024, I escaped the cold, dry, Australian winter, to the hot, hot, HOT, Singapore summer. I arrived in Singapore a couple days before the course started, with my boyfriend and fellow student, and we explored the city before we started the intensive course: E-Startups and Social Media Strategies. The highlights: Hitting up the…
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In July, I spent just under 3 weeks in Slovenia, where the city of Ljubljana became my temporary home. My main goal was to study the art and science of negotiations, but this trip turned out to be so much more than just an academic endeavour—it was a full-blown adventure filled with learning, exploration, and…
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If you had asked me last year why I decided to study abroad, I would have said, “I just needed a change.” Growing up in Sydney, I spent my entire life on the same two street, attending a commuter university where making meaningful connections was hard. But if you had asked me on a deeper…
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Hey, my name is Samiha and I am a third-year Communications and BCII student majoring in Digital and Social Media. I thought I’d make my winter break useful by applying to a Global Short Program. I have always wanted to do a longer exchange but I knew I was not ready for that commitment, so…
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The moment I set foot on this land, I felt an indescribable thrill, like reuniting with an old friend after years apart, familiar yet distant. There I stood beneath the Eiffel Tower, gazing up at this steel giant that symbolizes countless dreams. My eyes traveled across the Seine, over sculptures and bridges, and I couldn’t…
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In July 2024, I had the privilege of participating in the UpSkill Bali Sport and Environment Short Course, a four-week intensive program in Bali, Indonesia. This unique opportunity allowed me to explore the relationship between sports and environmental sustainability while immersing myself in Balinese culture. As a university student aspiring to become a physiotherapist, this…
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Earlier this year, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in a Global Short Program, an experience that deepened my passion for sustainability and offered me insights into working within an international, values-driven environment. My internship took place at The Orangutan Information Centre, working closely with their subsidiary the Bukit Mas Permaculture Centre (BPC), located…
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Attending a three-week summer school at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona was one of the best experiences I’ve had as a student. From day one, I was immersed in the lively culture of the city and met students from all over the world. I arrived just in time to watch Spain’s Euro Cup final victory over…
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During the winter of 2024, I attended a Global Short Program at the University of Leeds in the UK for 2 weeks to study bacterial genomics and the increasing impact of antibiotic resistance. As a third-year student in the last year of my undergraduate degree for a Bachelor of Forensic Science, I chose to undertake…
