One thing I have done while on exchange that I never thought I’d do – Northern Lights
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by tanja
3y ago
Stef Seattle University Exchange, Semester 2, 2019 One thing that I did on semester exchange that has been on my bucket list was to see the Northern lights. One late Friday night, some friends and I were coming home from dinner where we were chatting about what our plans were for the week. Two of us joked ..read more
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Kiribati will feed your soul and change your life
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by tanja
3y ago
Grace Faculty of Education and Arts Study Tour EDFX204 June 2019 My name is Grace Gibbons, and last year I went to Kiribati with ACU to complete myEDFX204  unit. The experience was probably the best of my life so far. Kiribati is an incredibly beautiful island nation, filled with gorgeous people and rich culture. It is not ..read more
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In the words of Tina Turner, I Can’t Stand the Rain
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by tanja
3y ago
Candice Leeds Trinity University, Ireland Exchange Student I completed my semester exchange at Leeds Trinity University in Horsforth, Northern England. However, after spending four weeks exploring the European sun arriving in England was a shock to the system. Overall, I was able to adjust to the culture without any issues as there was no real difference to ..read more
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My Favourite Overseas Meal – North Carolina, U.S.A
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by tanja
3y ago
Eleanor Faculty of Health Sciences Study Tour NRSG267 University of North Carolina, U.S.A In September 2019, myself and 7 other nursing students from ACU campuses across Australia visited the University of North Carolina. We stayed in Raleigh, however, we frequented the main street of Chapel Hill and it’s many cafes. Chapel Hill itself was a beautiful town, mostly ..read more
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Learning the Danish Art of Hygge
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by tanja
3y ago
Louise Faculty of Health Sciences Study Tour PHTY405 VIA University, Denmark When I went on an international placement to Denmark I had never heard of the term “hygge”, but it didn’t take long for me to start to feel and see the Danish practice of hygge in their daily life. Hygge, pronounced Hoo – guh ..read more
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Pre- Departure and Practical Preparations
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by tanja
3y ago
Abbey Heidelberg University Exchange Student, Semester 2, 2019 In preparing to go on exchange to Heidelberg University, Germany, I had a lot of things to consider in order to make the process as smooth as possible. I went with a clear understanding of what I needed to do in Heidelberg as well as ACU to ..read more
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Island Life Placement
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by tanja
3y ago
Amelia Faculty of Health Sciences study tour OTHY303 Semester 1, 2019 Placement in Vanuatu I went on placement in Vanuatu for a month which was both amazing and challenging. My first thought was I get to be with a group of other health science students and we are going to have a lot of fun ..read more
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ACU Study Tour to Jerusalem, Israel
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by tanja
4y ago
Kerry Faculty of Theology and Philosophy Study Tour THBS600 and THBS305 Jerusalem, Israel My name is Kerry Bradley. Last December I joined with 16 other ACU students from all over Australia on a two-week intensive study tour to Israel. Mainly based in Jerusalem with excursions into the ‘Wilderness’ it proved to be a wonderful opportunity ..read more
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The Best Four Weeks of My Life
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by tanja
4y ago
Rachael International Core Curriculum UNCC300 Rome June 2019 When I signed up to do UNCC300 overseas I never knew the impact this decision would have on my life. I got accepted into the Rome campus which I was very excited about even though at the time I did not know much about Italy. The more ..read more
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My favourite photos from the International Core in Rome program
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by tanja
4y ago
Amy International Core Curriculum July 2019 Rome, Italy I was a second-year Bachelor of Nursing student at the time.  Receiving the ACU Vice Chancellor and President’s Travel Grant, which all ACU students are eligible to receive a grant of up to $2,500.00, enabled me to travel to a few European destinations. I went to Portugal and Spain ..read more
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