Category: Global Short Programs
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Participating in the Faculty-led Global Short Program to New Zealand was an eye-opening and unforgettable journey, filled with moments of cultural discovery, personal growth, and meaningful connections. Over the course of the program, I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the rich and vibrant Māori culture, explore the breathtaking landscapes of Aotearoa, and collaborate…
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Participating in the Global Short Program in Timor-Leste was a transformative experience that has left a lasting impact on me. This program offered a unique opportunity to immerse myself in a new culture, learn about humanitarian design, and develop valuable skills. Meeting and engaging with the local community in Timor-Leste was one of the most…
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Prior to this year, I had never left Australia. The furthest from home I had ever been able to travel was the border between New South Wales and South Australia. However, with the support of Global Short Programs, I was given the opportunity to cross the world to study for four weeks in Berlin. After…
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I had the amazing opportunity to participate in the Tropical Data Science School hosted by Universiti Sains Malaysia in Penang, Malaysia. During the intensive two-week program, we had the privilege of participating in hands-on lectures delivered by industry specialists, covering a wide range of topics including statistics for data science, data visualization techniques, understanding consumer…
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What a way to start 2024. Diving on some of the most incredible reefs, twice a day, 6 times a week, for 4 of the most insane weeks of my life. Our group of Australian uni students were indoctrinated into the life of a substrate surveyor and came to appreciate the complexity of coral…
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My three-week exchange at Bocconi was a truly transformative experience. It not only honed my ability to present confidently but also strengthened my communication skills, especially when working with team members from diverse cultural backgrounds. One of the most rewarding aspects of exchange was collaborating with students from all over
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I have spent two weeks undertaking an intensive German course at the Technische Universität Berlin. I am halfway through my year-long in-country study program in Italy and decided to spend my summer learning a second language. I am forever grateful for this decision. The course itself was incredibly valuable. I was shocked at how quickly…
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Between Aug 6th to 9th 2024 I attended the 12th USLS HAA held at UN Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. Even before attending the program the fact that the program will be held at the prestigious United Nations Conference Centre made me very exited about it, just thinking about the fact that I will be…
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Over the winter break I went to Mexico on a “Regional Economics” Global Shorts Program with UTS partner university Tec de Monterrey… I had the most incredible experience and already can’t wait to go back! Tec de Monterrey has 31 campuses across Mexico, of which we visited 4, spending a week in Mexico City, Puebla,…
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During early August 2024, I was fortunate to represent the UTS as an Australian delegate at the 12th University Scholars Leadership Symposium in Bangkok run by Humanitarian Affairs Asia. Over the 4 day program, we heard from numerous change makers that were living proof that we ourselves could do just the same. Each speaker spoke…
