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Simon (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at University of Nottingham As a participant in the 360 International exchange programmes, I had the incredible opportunity to study at the University of Nottingham (UoN). When I entered university, I knew that I wanted to go abroad as part of my degree, and 360 International provided me with that opportunity. As much…Continue…
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Leah (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at Kingston University, London I found out about the 360 International exchange programme through a friend who had done it in 2018. She raved about her experience, so I knew it was something I definitely wanted to do at some point in my degree. When I first arrived in London, I fell in…Continue…
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Kyuwon (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at Technical University of Munich There are small things which could make life easier but nothing major. I knew visa problems would be stressful but was more stressful then I thought but this wasn’t something I could change. Especially for students going to Europe who’s Uni acceptance comes out late, it is hard…Continue…
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Sarah (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at University of Leeds The 360 International program really changed my life for the better, I have never been so glad that I did something and I obviously loved it so much that I added another semester to my exchange. My accomodation was an old hall that was like a classic British house,…Continue…
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Jayden (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at Sophia University Prior my exchange, I wish I knew more about the courses. It is hard to know what you can exactly take and what you can’t take. By choosing courses in Sophia, If you have the initial selected courses, you might not be able to take the courses because it could…Continue…
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Rawan (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at Nanyang Technological University Overall, my exchange experience was incredible, especially after arriving in Singapore and settling in. I was able to make friends fairly quickly, find my way around the university and get into the groove of academic life. I was also able to explore Singapore and Malaysia. When I was certainly…Continue…
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Selina (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at Tsinghua University I found out about the 360 International Exchange Programme through one of the language courses I took in my first semester of first year. Then I discovered the information sessions and attended one online. When I first arrived in China, it felt nostalgic because it’s my native country and I…Continue…
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Wynona (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at Bocconi University I found out about the 360 International exchange programme through my university’s study abroad office. I had always been interested in gaining an international academic experience, and the programme seemed like a perfect fit. When I arrived in Milan to study at Bocconi University, I was both excited and a…Continue…
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Freda (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at Jean Moulin – Lyon 3 University Writing this report makes me feel so nostalgic already; the memories come flooding back and it feels so bittersweet knowing I am no longer in France with all the friends I had made whilst on the exchange. Going on this exchange had been a dream of…Continue…
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Meghana (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at University College London I originally chose London as my exchange destination as a way to assess whether I wanted to live there after I graduated University. Studying in London is incredibly unique due to the high proportion of international students. I found that even full-time students at UCL were from other countries…Continue…
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Yasmin (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at The University of Hong Kong How you found out about the 360 International exchange programme From the moment I started university, I was set on going on an exchange. I first came across the 360 International exchange program at an open day, and it instantly caught my attention. The sheer variety of…Continue…
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Leo (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at Waseda University I would have liked to know more about the experience from former students that have gone there. I met with someone through 360, but it was only for a few minutes. More chances to exchange words with previous students that have done an exchange to Japan would’ve been nice, especially…Continue…
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Lok Kan Sandra (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at Kyoto University Exchange Report I found out 360 International through my very first UoA Open Day that I went in Yr 12. I knew that I wanted to do a semester exchange before starting University. However Covid started in my first year, and I thought I could never do a semester exchange…Continue…
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Emelia (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at Keio University Going on my exchange to Japan was truly a life changing experience and was one of the best things I have done in my life. I gained lifelong friendships and experiences that I will forever cherish. Arriving in Japan at around 10pm on the 20th March, I was met with…Continue…
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Cyrus (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at Keio University How I Found Out About the 360 International Exchange Programme I first discovered the 360 International Exchange Programme through the University of Auckland’s global exchange office and online resources. I was particularly drawn to Keio University in Tokyo, Japan, and applied for the Māori and Pacific Students Equity Award. First…Continue…
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Ethan (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at The University of Stony Brook I was extremely happy with my 360 International Exchange, and it was one of the absolute best parts of my University experience. However, my first impressions upon arrival were definitely that of fear. The exchange students were asked to arrive a bit earlier than everyone else, which…Continue…
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Anya (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Edinburgh I was encouraged to do an exchange through the Global Studies programme, where exchanges are highly encouraged. I decided on Edinburgh mostly because it was an English speaking country and I was learning Māori as part of my degree and didn’t want to take another language on. I…Continue…
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Jaden (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at The Hochschule Konstanz University of Applied Sciences I had a wonderful time at the University of Applied Sciences in Konstanz! For someone who had no experience with Germany, I was not sure what to expect when going to a place called Konstanz which was 1000’s of Kilometres away but I fell in…Continue…
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Fiona (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at The University of Groningen I think what prospective exchange students should know is to go into exchange with an open-mindedness in terms of flexibility for travel/plans – you always meet new people, and things get planned on the fly. I think the best experiences come from a lack of a super strict…Continue…
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Ryan (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at The University of Manchester Embarking on an exchange to the University of Manchester from New Zealand was a transformative experience, yet there are several key insights I wish I had known beforehand. Firstly, integrating into social groups as a third-year student posed significant challenges. Most students by this stage have already established…Continue…
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Angela (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at Korea University I’ve known about the 360 International Exchange programme since I started studying at UoA, and it was always something I knew I wanted to do at some point during my degree. So, in 2023, I decided that Semester One 2024 was finally going to be the time for me to…Continue…
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Stella (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at Tsinghua University – Business Everything You Need to Know About Tsinghua University as an International Student I went to Tsinghua University on exchange during the Spring Semester 2024. It was incredible to experience such a drastically different culture and way of life. With language barriers and new systems, there was a lot…Continue…
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Megan (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at The University of Bologna My exchange at the University of Bologna was probably the best few months of my life! In Global Studies, we are encouraged to go on an exchange, and it was actually something that drew me to the degree initially. And having learnt Italian for 2 years, the University…Continue…
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Zanoor (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at Korea University I have known I wanted to do a semester abroad since high school, so it was actually one of the reasons I chose to come to UoA in the first place. I am happy to say it was worth it! I had a fantastic time studying at Korea University. It…Continue…
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Renee (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at The University of Salamanca As a high school girl in her YouTube vlogger era, watching videos of American students moving into their universities, it sparked a dream to study abroad. Travelling the world has and always will be a goal in mind, but studying abroad topped the list. While researching possible study…Continue…
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Saakshi (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at The Bocconi University I first learned about the 360 International exchange program during O-Week in my first year at the University of Auckland. From that moment, I knew I wanted to participate in the program during my fifth year, and I eagerly anticipated the opportunity. When I finally arrived in Milan, I…Continue…
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Meadow (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at The University of Tokyo The 360 international exchange programme provided an opportunity that I will value for life. Before leaving for Tokyo I was often told by other people of the ‘culture shock’ that I would experience and felt relatively prepared for that. However, upon arrival in Tokyo it was clear that…Continue…
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Lucy (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at The Utrecht University My exchange experience at Utrecht University in The Netherlands, was a once in a lifetime experience. It has provided me with lifelong friends from all corners of the world, travel experiences all over Europe, and a unique academic experience learning about international law right from the epicentre. Utrecht University…Continue…
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Aaron (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at The Seoul National University I found about the exchange programme a long time before I finished high school, because I knew I wanted to go on exchange during my time in uni. I did some searching online and found out about UoA’s 360 International organisation and programme and it was actually a…Continue…
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Gauri (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at The University of Tokyo Kia ora! I found out about this exchange programme through my major, with one of the lectures mentioning scholarships and exchange opportunities that were available (after COVID). I ended up looking into the scholarships and applying for the exchange programme, and luckily I got in! I’d previously been…Continue…