Student stories
Studying in the City of Dreaming Spires, Oxford
Originally I was unsure of where I wanted to go for my exchange semester, but when I saw that UTS partnered with a university in Oxford, I knew I had to apply. Oxford Brookes University in the UK is a diverse university, both culturally and in its subject selection. I was easily able to find…
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Public Health Study Tour with Chiang Mai University
Over November and December, I had the honour of participating in a Public Health Study Tour with Chiang Mai University (CMU)! It was truly an incredible experience, with no two days being the same. In week one, the mornings began with ice breakers followed by language classes. Here, we were introduced to CMU staff and…
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Humanitarian Affairs Asia’s 5th Global Peace Summit
Two weeks ago, I had the privilege to attend Humanitarian Affairs Asia’s 5th Global Peace Summit at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok as a Peace Ambassador and delegate for UTS BUILD. This opportunity marked the halfway point of my 2025 New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program in Vietnam. I found the summit gave me…
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My Exchange Experience in Copenhagen, Denmark
Hej! Jeg er Sophie. I study a Bachelor of Business and a Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation at University and have been doing an exchange semester at the University of Copenhagen. I’ve been here for almost four months so far and this blog will hopefully help some people ascertain if they’d like to study…
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My summer in Seoul
I participated in the Sogang Summer International Program for a month and had an incredible experience. Despite the extreme heat and humidity of Korea at the time, I experienced a month full of amazing memories and met so many great people. Going into this short program I was a little worried about the language barrier,…
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A Scottish Exchange at Dundee
Expect lots of castles, lochs, pubs, kilts, ceilidhs and Munros (if you like) on exchange at Dundee. The design classes at Dundee are small but so caring! You’ll get your own desk and I was lucky enough to get the most welcoming advisor who helped make the most of my semester. I studied a narratives…
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My Experience at Tecnológico de Monterrey
Before arriving in Mexico, I had little idea of what to expect. I had seen the usual stereotypes, but I wanted to experience the country for myself, without preconceptions. What I found was an incredibly vibrant culture, full of warmth, energy, and surprises. From the very beginning, I made a conscious effort to dive into…
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One of the Most Rewarding Experiences of my Academic Journey
Spending a semester abroad at the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my academic journey. Living and studying in the vibrant city of Valencia, Spain, has allowed me to grow both personally and professionally, while immersing myself in a new culture that quickly began to feel like…
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Unexpected Portfolio
When I first signed up for the Global Short Program at UCA Farnham, I had my sights set on the Multimedia Film Production stream. I pictured myself behind the camera, experimenting with storyboards, and maybe even picking up a few cinematic tricks to bring home. But life, as it tends to do, had other plans.…
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My Global Short Program in Berlin, Germany
I started off my 2025 jetting off to Berlin, Germany to complete a three-week intensive language learning course at Humboldt-Universität. As a final year law student, I decided to choose a program that was out of my area of academic expertise and challenge myself to learn the German language, something I have always wanted to…
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ACICIS Law Professional Practicum (LPP), Jakarta, Indonesia
At the end of January 2025, I had the privilege of participating in a six-week Law Professional Practicum (LPP) in Jakarta, Indonesia, hosted by the Australian Consortium for ‘In-Country’ Indonesian Studies (ACICIS). If I had to summarise this experience in three words, they would be: insightful, challenging, and grounding. I was introduced to the LPP…
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Sencha, Shrines, and Study sessions
In Japan, I found myself undone, piece by piece, not by the city’s skyline on its endless rows of temples, but by something older, quieter: its history. Living here uncovered so much truth and knowledge of how this country had been stitched together with the threads of all it had lost.
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The Art & Science of Negotiations – School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana
Spending part of my university journey studying abroad in Slovenia was an experience I’ll never forget. As part of the Ljubljana Summer School at the University of Ljubljana’s School of Economics and Business, I had the opportunity to study “The Art and Science of Negotiations” alongside students from all over the world. From the classroom…
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University of Westminster, Global Exchange
My name is Hayley, and I am studying law on exchange at the University of Westminster. I am doing three elective subjects, which are Elements of Human Rights: Idea, Law and Practice, Elements of Entertainment Law: Theory and Practice, and Elements of Law of Intellectual Property (‘IP’). So far, I am loving my host university…
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Global Exchange in Osaka University, Japan
After months of preparation and paperwork, all that remained was to pack my bags and board the plane. Eleven hours in the air — along with the inevitable jet lag — left me feeling nervous, especially when faced with the maze-like Osaka train system. However, stepping onto a Hello Kitty-themed train from Kansai International Airport…
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