My Exchange at The University of British Columbia – Vancouver My semester-long exchange in Canada during the first half of 2024 was a whirlwind of excitement, challenges, and unforgettable experiences. The opportunity came to my attention through University events promoting the 360 International exchange program. After deciding to take the leap, I found myself touching…Continue Reading Claudia (Sem 1, 2024)
Evie (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at McGill University When I first arrived in Canada, I was shocked by how different the winters were compared to New Zealand. Obviously, I knew that it would be colder and snow a lot more, but I didn’t expect not to see the sun properly for two weeks. Plus, the sun sets around…Continue Reading Evie (Sem 1, 2024)
Bonnie (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of British Columbia – Vancouver I went on exchange to the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, Canada, in semester 2 2023 (NZ), which was the first semester of 2023 in Canada. It was the best experience I have had in my life so far. I found out about…Continue Reading Bonnie (Sem 2, 2023)
Ella (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at McGill University My time at McGill was amazing overall. Montreal is a wonderful city, and McGill is a great university! That’s not to say it was all sunshine and rainbows though. My first few days there were rough, I wanted to go home straight away and I got little to no support…Continue Reading Ella (Sem 1, 2024)
Courtney (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of British Columbia I found out about the 360 international exchange during O-week when was in first year and since then I planned on doing an exchange. Arriving in Vancouver it was really exciting to be in a city where no-one knew me, which was also very scary. Luckily through…Continue Reading Courtney (Sem 2, 2023)
Luka (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at McGill University Completing all the admin and paperwork for exchange is a long and arduous process. There are months of uncertainty where you are waiting for the next stage to be approved, anxious that it might not go your way. It does leave you unsure if this may all be worth it….Continue Reading Luka (Sem 2, 2023)
Annelise (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at McGill University I always intended on doing a semester exchange at university, and I waited patiently for the end of covid to finally get the opportunity to go! McGill was actually not my first choice for exchange partners, but looking back, I’m so grateful that McGill is where I ended up !…Continue Reading Annelise (Sem 2, 2023)
Vileshka (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of British Columbia I would have like to have known that everything gets better! When you get there it can be a little daunting and where the novelty wears off as well. But if there is one thing I learnt, it was that everything gets so much better than you…Continue Reading Vileshka (Sem 2, 2023)
Brendan (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at McGill University Being able to have the opportunity to head overseas for a semester was an incredible opportunity that I am extremely grateful I was able to do. It was my first time doing a big overseas adventure and living independently. I first found out about the 360 International Exchange programme when…Continue Reading Brendan (Sem 2, 2023)
Yasmin (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at McGill University I looked into the 360 International Exchange program before enrolling at UoA; having the option to study abroad was one of the reasons I chose UoA. Studying business at the McGill Desautels Business School in Montreal was an awesome opportunity to explore a new country and experience a different style…Continue Reading Yasmin (Sem 2, 2023)