Category: New Colombo Plan
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My first experience with Chinese culture occurred before I’d even stepped on my flight, that being Chinese Bureaucracy. My visa was delayed an additional fortnight after already having delays which caused me to miss the first leg of my flight (cancelling the return trip, which I only found out 5 days prior my scheduled departure). …
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When I found out there was a chance to study at Sophia University through UTS, I jumped at the chance and signed up as soon as possible. Being in the last semester of my communications degree and studying Japanese throughout COVID-19, the idea of being able to travel while still a student was like a…
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Participating in the cultural Global Short Program at Chiang Mai University in Thailand was truly enriching and a life-changing experience. Here are some of the highlights and benefits of my experience! One of the most enjoyable parts of my cultural exchange in Chiang Mai was the opportunity to immerse myself in Thai culture. I had…
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Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, is a vibrant and bustling metropolis that offers a unique experience to visitors. When I went on the short exchange trip, Jakarta was an amazing destination to explore a new culture and gain new experiences. Here are some of the things that I experienced and learnt when travelling to…
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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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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…
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こんにちは！Hello, I’m Asa, and I’m studying Product Design & International Studies at UTS. I’m currently 4 weeks into global exchange at Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan! Getting here was quite the journey, as I was originally an ICS student set to go on exchange back in 2021 so it’s really exciting to finally be studying…
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It has now been 4 months since I have arrived in Hong Kong and started my exchange at City University of Hong Kong and now that the semester is over and my stay is coming to an end, I can’t help but feel down about leaving. Upon first arriving at Hong Kong, I must admit…
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My name is Kevin Chu, and I am a third-year student, currently undertaking a double degree in a Bachelor of Business and a Bachelor of Science in IT. Truthfully, I didn’t even think to go on exchange until my sister had told me about her experience one day and thankfully, this semester (2022 Spring for…
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What subjects are you studying at your university? Are these direct equivalents or electives? I am studying three subjects at my host university: polytechnic university. I study engineering, but my exchange subjects are all electives from the finance and accounting department. What are the facilities like at your host university? Extremely modern just like UTS,…
