Blog Posts
Ways to Make New Friendships After Arriving In Australia
Getting into the swing of things and making new friends that are safe and make you feel comfortable is extremely important when you have come to study in Australia. Australia is a very safe country, but it is still important to take care when looking for new friends, and making friends that will also be beneficial to the reason why you are here. If you are here to learn English and develop your career, here are a number of options.
Mai's reflections on her experience in Australia
From Kansai University to Australia, ICTE student Mai created a bucket list of all the things she wanted to achieve during her stay in Australia. Mai writes about her experiences in Australia with a blog titled: 'my reflection and what I achieved from my bucket list'
What I loved most about studying English abroad
My name is Torsten. I was born and raised in Germany, and English is my second language. I finished my studies in law and economics, and it was time for me to embark on a journey to Australia so I could improve my English skills, and enhance my career opportunities in an international institution.
3 free study tips that improve recall and retention
Studying can be a very time consuming and stressful activity. If you’re not doing it well, it can feel like you’ve studied for hours and haven’t been able to retain anything. Or maybe you’ve found yourself reading the same line over and over again and still not understanding what it says (we’ve all been there!). So, what are some completely free and effective study tips you can start implementing immediately?
A long way from home and ‘Coming of Age’
Each year, ICTE Japanese English language students such as Misako Ono celebrate their ‘passage into adulthood’ in Australia. The Japanese ‘Coming of Age’ ceremony, Seijin shiki (成人式) is traditionally held on the second Monday in January and marks an age of maturity (20 years) and an increase in responsibilities expected from new adults.
End of the year reflections - my Homestay family
Japanese students Yoshi and Haruka reflect on their nine months spent at ICTE-UQ learning English, studying at UQ and their adventures as they explore Australia.
End of the year reflections - introspection
Japanese students Yoshi and Haruka reflect on their nine months spent at ICTE-UQ learning English, studying at UQ and their adventures as they explore Australia.
Differences and Similarities between Australian and Japanese Culture
Japanese students Yoshi and Haruka reflect on their nine months spent at ICTE-UQ learning English, studying at UQ and their adventures as they explore Australia.
Exploring Brisbane city
ICTE-UQ English language student Gisela, from Mexico, is currently studying at ICTE-UQ for 30-weeks. Join us in following Gisela’s journey in Brisbane over the coming weeks and see how you too can also enjoy what ICTE-UQ has to offer.
From intern to project engineer
When Gustavo Henrique Junqueira Penitente first came on an exchange to The University of Queensland from Brazil, his goal was to improve his English language skills and gain some international workplace experience— but he got much more. Thanks to an eight-week Workplace Preparation & Professional Internship Program at ICTE-UQ, Gustavo gained an internship with Delta Group engineers, working on a $670 million refurbishment project.
Discovering the world through English
Elena is an English language student at ICTE-UQ blogging about her experience living and studying in Brisbane so other students can see what it's like. Elena came to us under a scholarship from Study Queensland.
