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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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Ben (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at Universidad de Los Andes I arrived in Bogotá sunburnt, jetlagged and confused. Having spent an incredibly hot and sleep depriving weekend in Santiago de Chile on my way there, my hair was a mess, my body clock even more and I had just landed in a country where I knew absolutely no…Continue…
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Amy (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Manchester My exchange experience at The University of Manchester through the 360 International exchange programme was both enriching and transformative. The journey began when a friend who had previously participated in an exchange programme to Japan introduced me to 360 International. This inspired me to explore similar opportunities, eventually…Continue…
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Asini (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Manchester The 360 international exchange programme was hands down the best experience of my life! I loved my first few days in Manchester and felt right at home straight away. It was definitely a lot of paperwork but it was so worth it. Obviously it was nerve-racking to move…Continue…
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Anais (Sem 2, 2023 + Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at The University of Amsterdam I found out about the 360 International exchange programme through the University’s advertising. I chose the University of Amsterdam because of its range of courses in environmental studies available in English. When I first arrived in Amsterdam, I found the city very beautiful. The buildings were very old…Continue…
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Alex (Sem 2, 2023 + Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at The University of Washington I arrived in Seattle about a week before classes started, which I would recommend as it gave me time to get my bearings, figure out public transport, set up a bank account, and do some shopping for food/other stuff I didn’t bring with me on the plane. The…Continue…
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Sienna (Sem 2, 2023 + Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at The University of St Andrews Deciding to go on exchange to St Andrews was the best decision I have ever made! St Andrews truly embodies the essence of a university town. It’s small enough to feel intimate yet bustling with energy, and I loved how I could bump into friends wherever I…Continue…
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Mackenzie (Sem 2, 2023 + Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at The University of Amsterdam My exchange has been a whirlwind. It has challenged me a lot. It has taught me a lot. It has been so much fun. It is so beautiful to live in Amsterdam, a city so connected to the rest of the world, a city with such a great…Continue…
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Jakob (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Edinburgh I found out about 360 during my orientation at the University of Auckland in 2019, having previously done an exchange in high school I was keen to do one at University. The environment when arriving in Edinburgh was great, having previously lived in a hall of residence in…Continue…
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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…
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Jack (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Freiburg I’ve studied German since 2014, and I knew that I wanted to study in Germany when I was in year eleven; 360 International offered me the perfect opportunity to achieve this whilst working towards finishing my engineering degree. Whilst backpacking in Australia in late 2022, I settled on…Continue…
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Simran (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at Trinity College Dublin I learned about the 360 International exchange program from older students when I was in Part II. A couple of them had gone on exchanges and had only good things to say. When it came to deciding where to go, I wasn’t sure, but my manager at work saw…Continue…
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Kylyn (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The National University of Singapore The discovery of the 360 International exchange program marked the beginning of an exciting journey. The prospect of meeting people from different backgrounds, delving deep into Singapore’s culture, and having the chance to explore nearby countries’ landscapes and cuisines was a compelling reason to participate. The program…Continue…
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Shalin (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Heidelberg As a conjoint student who had learnt German, an exchange to Germany was always on my mind. Although the pandemic changed plans, I had the chance to experience Heidelberg University in my final semester. Now, I’m more convinced than ever that a second exchange would have been a…Continue…
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Tony (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at Nanyang Technological University My 4 months at NTU for exchange have been pretty awesome, thanks to the great support from the 360 exchange program. They’ve been super helpful in every way, making everything smoother for me. When I first got to NTU, I was blown away by how big and modern the…Continue…
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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…
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Gina (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at Seoul National University My name is Gina, and I am completing my 360 international exchange program at Seoul National University (SNU) in Seoul, South Korea. I learned about the 360 International exchange program through word of mouth, but participating in an exchange program at Seoul National University has been a long-held dream…Continue…
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Neha (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Virginia I found out about the 360 International Exchange programme because a couple of my friends had been on an exchange in previous years. When I first arrived I felt a bit nervous in a completely different country since I’ve lived in Auckland my entire life. However, Virginia was…Continue…
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Caitlin (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at Universidad de Granada Ever since I started studying Spanish in high school, I knew I wanted to do an exchange. However, I had to wait until university to do it. I began researching when I was 16 and found out about the 360 International exchange programmes, and I’d been planning it ever…Continue…
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Kaiyang (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Nottingham at Ningbo I discovered the 360 International exchange program through recommendations from friends. Intrigued, I delved into the details by exploring the official website. The wealth of information provided there not only broadened my understanding of the program but also fueled my enthusiasm to participate. Learning about diverse…Continue…
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Brooke (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at Bocconi University Embarking on the 360 International exchange program was driven by a want for academic growth, and the dream of experiencing the Italian lifestyle, famously known as “la dolce vita.” From the moment I started at Auckland University, participating in an exchange program was always a goal of mine. I found…Continue…
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Mia (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at Lund University After COVID, I was eager to go out and explore the world as the borders were beginning to open up, and what better way to do that when you can study and travel at once. I remember my sister going on exchange previously with the 360international programme and was very…Continue…
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Joey (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at Seoul National University Kia ora! Venturing from the University of Auckland to the bustling city of Seoul for an exchange semester at Seoul National University (SNU) was an eye-opener and a half. I stumbled upon this golden opportunity through the uni’s website, fueled by a keen interest to broaden my horizons abroad….Continue…
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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…
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Anthony (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of California Irvine (UCI) On December 25th, 2015, I got a present shaped like a brick. Ripping open neon red wrapping paper, I held a complete boxset of the Percy Jackson books. I didn’t really know what they were about, hadn’t really heard of satyrs or cenetaurs or Medusas, but…Continue…
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Alyssa (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Iceland Undertaking the 360 International Exchange programme at the University of Iceland was a life-changing experience that I will never forget. While there were many challenges in applying to the host university and getting all the documentation required to get into Iceland, it was fully worth it as I…Continue…
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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…
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Keane (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at Indiana University My exchange at Indiana University Bloomington First Impressions: Having never been outside the Asia-Pacific region, the first moments upon arriving in America were very special to me. My first impressions upon arriving in Bloomington is how beautiful the campus and the town was. From the limestone buildings to the plethora…Continue…
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Hine (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The Chinese University of Hong Kong One of the first things I considered when choosing my Global Studies degree was the role understanding different cultures would have in my learning experience. It was upon this consideration that I knew I wanted to go on exchange to Asia, thus my search for exchange…Continue…
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Daniel (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill My exchange experience at the University of North Carolina (UNC) program was an enriching journey filled with personal growth, cultural exploration, and academic challenges. Despite my initial plans to study overseas after high school, the pandemic rendered that inherently impossible. However, in 2022, during…Continue…