UTS Think Global

Dream. Explore. Discover.

Disclaimer: All blog posts are written by students and do not necessarily reflect the views of UTS staff.

Category: Science

  • University Scholars Leadership Symposium (USLS) in Thailand

    In August, I was privileged to attend the University Scholars Leadership Symposium (USLS) in Thailand, held at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok. One of the most impactful aspects of the symposium was the opportunity to engage with inspiring and thought-provoking speakers. Figures like Sir Peter Mathieson, David (DJ) Begbie, Jack Growden, Shomy Hasan…

  • Environmental Internship in Indonesia

    Last summer break, I participated in a Global Short Program in Indonesia, facilitated by Intentional Internships. In the 4-week program I was joined by an amazing group of peers from a mix of Australian universities and a few Indonesian students as part of an Environmental Internship with YAGASU, a mangrove restoration not-for-profit organisation. Living in…

  • Embracing Osaka

    Hey! My name is Will, I am in my third year at UTS and am on a global exchange at Osaka University for the next 6 months. What a hectic past 2 weeks! Osaka offers a rich blend of tradition and modernity from intense nightlife to beautiful landscapes, temples and shrines. Orientation day gave me…

  • University of Leeds, United Kingdom

    Aside from the fact that you can travel the world before or after, why should you do a GSP? It you’re anything like me, you’re an adventurer and a 6 month global exchange is too daunting to commit to, this is a perfect opportunity to get that fix of adventure…

  • Ochanomizu University, Japan

    Hi everyone! My name is Rebecca and I’m currently studying a combined Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Bachelor of International Studies! Here’s a quick 3 month check in of how my life in Japan is going. What am I studying? For my ICS (in-country study) component, I’ve had the honour of studying at…

  • Exchange Life at Korea University

    안녕하세요 (Hello) from Korea! It is already over halfway through the semester, and I am so thankful to be given the opportunity to study abroad at this beautiful university and country. I have previously applied for the Global Exchange program several times before, but the pandemic put those dreams on hold. Finally, travel and the…

  • A Global Exchange Odyssey: Studying and Exploring with RMIT Vietnam

    Studying abroad is often described as a life-changing experience, and my global exchange program with RMIT Vietnam was no exception. This journey not only allowed me to delve into fascinating subjects but also introduced me to the dynamic city of Ho Chi Minh and enabled me to explore breathtaking destinations across Vietnam. In this blog,…

  • University of Hawai’i at Manoa, United States

    My name is Alessia Zuzza, and I am studying a Bachelor of Biotechnology/Bachelor of Business at UTS. I have decided to go on global exchange for the Spring Semester of my third year and am currently living in Honolulu and attending the University of Hawai’i at Manoa! Hawai’i is an amazing place with so much…

  • School Life in San Diego

    I am currently taking a Bachelor of Medical Science and Bachelor of Business. Time flies, in the blink of an eye, I have been staying in San Diego for almost half a year. San Diego is a wonderful city located in southern California which is immediately adjacent to the Mexico-United States border. San Diego is known…

  • Say ‘Konnichiwa’ to Kumamoto

    I am currently studying abroad at Kumamoto University in Japan as part of the STEP program. As part of this program, I am taking a range of classes, including Japanese language classes and English-taught classes in subjects like politics, environment, and science. The teaching styles for each type of class are different. English-taught classes are…