See what it’s really like to study outside of Australia
Discover real stories from students who’ve been on exchange or global short programs outside of Australia and imagine where UTS could take you during your studies. Whether it’s a few weeks overseas or a year living and learning in another culture, UTS gives you the chance to experience the world while you study.
Rhiannon took her Science degree to Jakarta as part of a global short program to boost financial literacy of female entrepreneurs.
Tahmim from Bangladesh undertook a range of meaningful projects in Fiji, including working on social enterprise and sustainable development initiatives.
Communication and BCII student Maya is making the most of her studies by taking a semester abroad in Japan and getting involved in clubs and societies.
Kayla Baker-Peris is spending a year in Gifu, Japan as part of the New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program.
Rhiannon took her Science degree to Jakarta as part of a global short program to boost financial literacy of female entrepreneurs.
Tahmim from Bangladesh undertook a range of meaningful projects in Fiji, including working on social enterprise and sustainable development initiatives.
Communication and BCII student Maya is making the most of her studies by taking a semester abroad in Japan and getting involved in clubs and societies.
Kayla Baker-Peris is spending a year in Gifu, Japan as part of the New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program.
“The combination of intensive study, cultural exploration, and social connection helped me become more confident and open. Looking back, the Global Short Program didn’t just teach me how to negotiate better. It taught me how to engage better with people, with complexity, and with the world around me.”
Benjamin
Global Short Program, Univerza v Ljubljani, Slovenia.
“Spending time with my new peers was a useful networking opportunity, with many of them already having considerable knowledge and experience with respect to financial markets.”
Rahul
Global Short Program, London School of Economics and Political Science
“I applied with the hope of expanding both my personal and professional horizons. Looking back, it was one of the most meaningful decisions I’ve made in my academic journey.”
Ethan
UTS Global Short Program, Indonesia
“I arrived in Japan with a beginner level in Japanese, and I can already feel so much improvement even with the short time I have been here.”
Beatrice
Semester Exchange, Chuo University, Tokyo
“The program taught us how to stand out professionally, be influential, and work effectively. Each class pushed us to think deeply about our careers and the kind of impact we want to have.”
Jonathan
Global Short Program, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy.
“Whilst I learnt a lot about German and European law as the course intended, I can honestly say that I have grown so much as a person outside of being a law student. My understanding of the world has grown so much by simply conversing with other students from different countries.”
Tiffany
UTS Global Short Program, München
“This program wasn’t about sitting in lectures and taking notes. It was about real-world learning – solving problems, pitching ideas, and immersing ourselves in the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship.”
Geoff
HEX Global Short Program, Singapore
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