Stories from past study tours

The UTS Foreign Correspondent Study Tour gives students international journalism experience outside of the classroom. Read stories from four UTS Master of Advanced Journalism students who put their knowledge and skills into practice during their tours.

Student stories

Photo of Mary Mrad

I was very excited to travel to India to learn so much about a country which is so culturally rich and diverse.
 

Mary travelled to India in 2018, read Mary's story

Photo of Kate Bettes

Before going on the tour, I had so many questions; what's the same, and what's different? How do people interact with their friends and family?

Kate travelled to Jordan in 2017, read Kate's story

Photo of Alyce

I was absolutely chuffed to have been afforded this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with the Foreign Correspondent Study Tour

Alyce travelled to India in 2018, read Alyce's story

Photo of Michelle Gallace

The Foreign Correspondent study tour was an invaluable opportunity for me to gain experience reporting in another country for the first time.

Michelle travelled to India in 2018, read Michelle's story

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