{"id":7093,"date":"2026-04-09T15:32:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T15:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/wearewestminster\/?p=7093"},"modified":"2026-04-09T16:00:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T16:00:08","slug":"a-global-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/wearewestminster\/a-global-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"A Global Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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An experience abroad can give you insights, skills and lasting memories that will enrich your studies and broaden your career options.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u201cI’m\u00a0currently spending a semester at the University of Technology,\u00a0Sydney as part of my\u00a0degree.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0been an amazing experience so far, from exploring Sydney\u2019s beaches and the Blue Mountains to diving into academic life.\u00a0I\u2019ve\u00a0loved the cultural differences, made great\u00a0friends\u00a0and tried loads of new foods\u00a0at local markets.\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0learning so much both in and outside the classroom\u00a0and\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0so glad I took the chance to study abroad!\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>

Victoria\u00a0–\u00a0Software Engineering with Electronics BEng<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u201cDuring my placement in Malta, I got to work in different labs, doing everything from examining tissues to studying cancer at a molecular level. It was intense but amazing \u2013\u00a0definitely not\u00a0your average summer abroad!\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>

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\u201cDuring the summer, I had the incredible opportunity to volunteer in Sri Lanka with\u00a0Travelteer, an organisation dedicated to making a positive impact. I taught English to underprivileged children \u2013 an experience that was both humbling and inspiring. The journey broadened my perspective and deepened my commitment to making a positive difference in the world.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>

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\u201cI was lucky enough to get a place at Copenhagen Business School to study Business and Social Data Science. I also received the Global Experience Bursary, which helped cover my travel and accommodation\u00a0costs. The course introduced me to R programming and really boosted my data analysis skills,\u00a0which\u00a0was\u00a0perfect for my\u00a0degree.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>

I met students from around the world and formed great friendships. We visited cities across Denmark and even took a trip to Sweden. The teaching was excellent and the whole experience gave me new perspectives on both my subject and the world.”\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>

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\u201c<\/span>I was fortunate to take part in Westminster Working Cultures in both the UK and Toronto \u2013 two of my favourite experiences at\u00a0<\/span>the U<\/span>niversity. These five-day programmes were packed with workshops, skills\u00a0<\/span>sessions<\/span> and networking opportunities with Westminster alumni across different industries. They helped me grow my business knowledge, develop transferable skills, and gain confidence in meeting new people.”<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>

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\u201cAs part of our Practice module, we visited Paris for four days\u00a0and it was such an inspiring experience. The tutors took care of all the\u00a0logistics, so we could focus on exploring the city\u2019s galleries, museums, and art scene. One of my favourite exhibitions featured giant cartoon-like sculptures that really influenced my soft sculpture work. I even took part in a performance piece, which pushed me out of my comfort zone in\u00a0a great way. Beyond the art, I loved discovering the city,\u00a0especially Belleville\u2019s bakeries and dinner with a view of the Eiffel Tower! The trip gave me fresh ideas, boosted my confidence, and has already\u00a0impacted\u00a0the work\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0creating now.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Adi,\u00a0Fine\u00a0Art Mixed Media<\/span><\/b>\u00a0BA<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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