OUE Ambassadors
James Nicolaides
Student Exchange Bocconi University, Italy
"My semester abroad in Milan was amazing, not just for the experience of living in an exciting European city but it was a great opportunity to learn different perspectives on global events that usually wouldn't be available to us studying here in Australia. The Office of Undergraduate Education has really encouraged me and facilitated the ability to enjoy a unique university experience."
John Warwick
Student Exchange State University of New York (Stony Brook), USA
"Studying abroad gave me the opportunity to travel to new places, have new experiences, and make lifelong friends. Studying in New York and travelling the US was the best six months of my life! I recommend everyone to experience this life changing opportunity."
Joshua Underwood
UQ Advantage Grant Recipient
"I never expected my university experience to include an internship with the US Congress! I immersed myself in American politics and culture: I attended the State of the Union, celebrated New Years' Eve in New York, toured the United Nations HQ, travelled to Alabama with my Congressman, attended briefings on Capitol Hill, visited the US State Department, met with Ambassadors, and even had an impromptu meeting with the Vice-President. It has been the highlight of my university life!"
Jordan Wain
Student Exchange University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
"I participated in UQ Abroad Student Exchange, it was an opportunity of a lifetime. Wonderful culture, stunning architecture, houseboats on canals. New environment, challenging study, fascinating lectures. All this and more is exchange study at the University of Amsterdam. In the second semester of 2011, I spent 6 amazing months there thanks to UQ Abroad."
Karmen Quek
Summer Research Participant
"Applying for the summer research program was one of the best ways to spend my summer. It exposed me to the world of research and for the first time in my education I've had to figure out the methods on my own and I was put in the control seat. The amount of effort I put in translated into the results I wanted; the project felt like my baby. I had a truly wonderful time and met lovely people who gave me a new perspective on my future career path. I definitely recommend applying!"
Katherine Gehrke
Student Exchange University of British Columbia, Canada
"Studying abroad in beautiful Vancouver, Canada, enabled me to experience a new culture and learning experience that I will always remember. Living overseas encouraged me to appreciate the differences of a foreign country and proudly acknowledge my unique identity as an Australian."
Kathleen Yeo
Student Exchange Pontificia Catolica Universidad de Chile, Chile & Kyoto University, Japan
"Going on exchange will be the most incredible, meaningful experience you will ever have yet."
Laura Manley
Student Exchange Universidad de las Americas, Mexico & University of Graz, Austria
"Participating in UQ Abroad's exchange program allowed me to experience two very different cultures. The challenge of becoming a part of a foreign community threw me out of my comfort zone and then rewarded me with a sense of multi-perspectivism that has changed how I view myself and the world."
Laurie Dart
Student Exchange Purdue University, USA
"Sitting on the rim of the Grand Canyon as the sun rose, it suddenly became clear how much a single decision could change things. On the other side of the Earth I sat staring. The decision to study abroad was surely one of the best I had ever made."
Matt Anderson
Student Exchange University of Glasgow, UK
"Study Abroad is a truly fantastic program and I urge anyone who can to take the opportunity!"
Ridhwan Shams
Summer Research Participant
"The UQ Summer Research Project was an enlightening experience. It provided me the chance to develop new insights in research and opened my eyes to the breadth of research undertaken by UQ. It also fostered within me a desire to broaden my horizons and participate in generating research at UQ."
Roshana Hall
Student Exchange Sophia University, Japan
"I went to Tokyo, Japan on an exchange with UQ Abroad and it was a truly life-changing experience. Living in another country is something everyone with the opportunity should definitely consider seriously, I have gained far more than I ever expected and had a blast!"
Syn Yii Choo
Summer Research Participant
"The Summer Research Scholarship gave me the opportunity to work on a formal research project on Microbiological characterisation of macropod faeces. Participation in this collaborative study between the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, UQ and Gribbles is truly an eye-opener and great experience for a 2nd year veterinary science student."
Teegan Green
Summer Research Participant
"With support from an OUE summer research scholarship I investigated class size and student satisfaction using UQ data from over 400,000 student evaluations! With outstanding guidance from UQ researchers this career-changing experience confirmed my future ambitions lie in pursuing an academic career. I am now completing my honours thesis!"
Timothy Delport
Summer Research Participant
"The Summer Research Program, through OUE, has provided me with real industry knowledge, priceless experience and great industry relations."
Young-Gu Yun
Student Exchange University of Singapore, Singpaore
"My exchange program to the National University of Singapore was priceless! I met many exchange students from different universities across the world and it gave me the opportunity to see the world in a different perspective. Travelling and studying in a different environment, as well as undertaking an incredible internship opportunity it was all great. Being a part of OUE’s programs will widen your perspective as it has mine."
