Postcards from Abroad
Student stories from the Global Learning team
Welcome to Postcards from Abroad, where we share stories from students who have participated in Global Learning programs through the University of Melbourne.
Postcards from Abroad
Read advice and reflections from University of Melbourne students who have studied overseas in short-term, semester, and year-long programs.
Postcards from Home
Read advice and reflections from students from all over the world who have studied at the University of Melbourne.
Recent Posts
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Tiffany’s Postcard from Beijing
To Tiffany, Beijing was a city that she never thought she would call home. However, after six months of not only studying, but working there, it has become a city that holds a place forever in her heart. In this Postcard, Tiffany – one of our New Colombo Plan Scholars for 2025 – reflects on her experience adapting to cultural norms…
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Koko’s Postcard from Finland
Koko’s overseas study centered around three themes: innovation, sustainability, and cross-cultural understanding. As Aalto University is well known for its culture of entrepreneurship, students are encouraged to be “radically creative” in classes. Whilst it was initially an adjustment for Koko to adapt to the unique educational system, Koko found that she was able to thrive…
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Muffie’s Postcard from Melbourne
Muffie Mazambani is an Arts student (majoring in Biology) from Amherst College in the United States, who spent a semester on exchange at the University of Melbourne as one of our Student Ambassadors.
Learn More
Take the First Step in Your Overseas Journey
For more information on studying overseas as part of your University of Melbourne degree, visit the University of Melbourne’s outbound program webpage.
Study at Melbourne
For more information on studying at the University of Melbourne as an exchange or study abroad student, visit the University of Melbourne’s inbound program webpage.
