Categories: United States

Dylan (Sem 2, 2023)

My Exchange at Pennsylvania State University Penn State offers a completely unique experience, an experience you will not be able to find back home in Aotearoa, it is the quintessential college town. State College, the surrounding town, is all an extension of the school. As I arrived into State College, off my Megabus I was…Continue Reading Dylan (Sem 2, 2023)

Connor (Sem 2, 2023)

My Exchange at The University of California I wish I had known that it does truly take a while to feel settled into your new environment. For myself, and speaking to other freinds on exchange, this took around a month. During this time, it’s important to go easy on yourself! Q&A What were some of…Continue Reading Connor (Sem 2, 2023)

Tessa (Sem 2, 2023)

My Exchange at Dartmouth College My semester exchange to Dartmouth College was everything I dreamed and more! I admit, I was a bit overwhelmed when I first arrived in the United States – everything was bigger, louder, and more intimidating. But as soon as I arrived to my exchange school I fell in love. The…Continue Reading Tessa (Sem 2, 2023)

Frankie (Sem 2, 2023)

My Exchange at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill I found out about the 360 exchange just by searching the UoA website. I always knew that when I started uni I would want to do an exchange. When I first arrived in Raleigh I was in awe. It was nothing like I expected…Continue Reading Frankie (Sem 2, 2023)

Brodie (Sem 2, 2023)

My Exchange at The University of Virginia My exchange to UVA (University of Viriginia) was a highly enjoyable and unique experience. I was told that US universities have more culture and planned events than in New Zealand and I was not disappointed. Highlights included university-organised events like lightshows and fun runs, club parties and mixers…Continue Reading Brodie (Sem 2, 2023)

Deklin (Sem 2, 2023)

My Exchange at The University of Arizona Before commencing the exchange, I believe the 360 team does its best to inform each participant. It has specific country-focused sessions, which help with visas, housing, and cultural differences that may be encountered while abroad. I do think more information about the budget and expected costs would have…Continue Reading Deklin (Sem 2, 2023)

Liam (Sem 1, 2023)

My Exchange at The University of Washington I first time I heard about the 360 International Exchange programme was in my first year, as many of my lecturers in the Global Studies discipline stressed the need to go overseas and experience other cultures, as well as expand our networks across the globe. Since then, I…Continue Reading Liam (Sem 1, 2023)

Raina (Sem 1, 2023)

My Exchange at The University of California – San Diego Going to a completely different country to study and live for a long period of time was the first time in my life. There are some things I wish I had known before my exchange. Firstly, there were more challenges than I thought when travelling…Continue Reading Raina (Sem 1, 2023)

Blake (Sem 1, 2023)

My Exchange at The University of Virginia It is fair to say that my exchange experience at the University of Virginia was one of the best things I have ever done in my life. When I first arrived at UoA in 2021 and heard about 360 I immediately knew that was what I wanted to…Continue Reading Blake (Sem 1, 2023)

Hashley (Sem 1, 2023)

My Exchange at The University of California The UC Berkeley campus is very different and large compared to Auckland. Berkeley is a college town about 30 minutes away from San Francisco so it was quite closed off from the working city and was mostly surrounded by students. The campus is dominated by neoclassic buildings very…Continue Reading Hashley (Sem 1, 2023)