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William (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Edinburgh I completed my one semester exchange at the University of exchange and returned home 2 weeks ago. When I first arrived in Scotland and went straight to my dorm, I felt that it felt a little bit lonely as I had left all my friends and family in…Continue…
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Amelia (Sem 1 + Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of California I found out about the 360 exchange program through my sister who went on an exchange at Kings College in London and loved it. I actually picked the University of Auckland based on the broad exchange program options through 360 exchange, as other universities offer less options and…Continue…
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Rhianna (Sem 1 + Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Edinburgh I found out about 360 through Auckland Open Day and enrolled in Global Studies with the goal of going on exchange. When I first arrived in Edinburgh, I was struck by how beautiful and old the city was; everywhere I looked, there were hundreds of years of history….Continue…
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Qianrui (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Edinburgh I found out about the 360 International exchange programme from my friend. She told me about her exchange experience in Japan. After that, I yearned for the exchange life. In fact, the process of applying for an exchange is a hassle. I needed to look at each school’s…Continue…
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Natalie (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Groningen Going on an exchange was a promise I made for myself when I decided to stay home for University. So it has always been something I’ve researched in my spare time. So when deciding to go on exchange I only had to choose where to go. One thing…Continue…
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Aishlin (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at University College Dublin Studying a Bachelor of Global Studies, along with a Bachelor of Commerce, doing an exchange through 360 International was something that was exposed to me very early on during my time studying at the University of Auckland. Studying overseas had always interested me and after Covid-19 had settled down…Continue…
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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…
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Kelly (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The National University of Singapore I learned about the exchange program through a friend and gained more information about it by reading the websites and attending expos by 360 International. When I arrived at my hall, my first impression was that the people were incredibly friendly. Since my flight landed around 10…Continue…
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Leo (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at University College London I found out about the 360 International exchange through various mediums from people talking about it, to the TV screens around campus that were advertising it, I had been exposed to this exchange programme for a while before applying. My first impression when I arrived in London was that…Continue…
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Heather (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of St Andrews My semester exchange at St Andrews was undoubtedly the greatest experience of my life, and I cannot recommend the University of St Andrews more highly! I stayed in University Hall, a catered accommodation run by the university, and lived in Wardlaw wing, a historic building that looked…Continue…
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Mihnea (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of California Overall, my exchange was a very unique experience which will probably be the main highlight of my time at university. San Diego is a beautiful city with amazing beaches and plenty of other outdoor activities. The weather is amazing, and it feels like summer every day, even during…Continue…
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Liann (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at Dartmouth College I found out about 360 international exchange programmes through the website after having thought to exchange, then explored the Instagram account as well. My feelings/first impressions when I arrived at Dartmouth were disbelief, after months of preparation it felt unreal that the journey had begun. The accommodation I had in…Continue…
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Karan (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at Sciences Po, Paris I completed an exchange to Sciences Po, Paris, in my final semester as a conjoint BA/LLB student. I went in the Fall Semester. I took courses in Politics and International relations, with a focus on the Middle East as a region. From a teaching perspective, the papers are generally…Continue…
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Hannah (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Amsterdam Ever since I started my degree, I knew I wanted to take part in the 360 International Exchange programme because studying abroad was a long-term goal of mine. In my 5th year of my degree, I was lucky enough to do my exchange in the Netherlands at the…Continue…
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Mischa (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at Sciences Po, Paris I arrived in Paris, France, on the 13th of August, ecstatic but also holding realistic expectations of the city. Honestly, my first impression was “…where is everyone?!”. As one of the big cities in the world, it was surprisingly calm and pleasant. Turns out many leave during this time…Continue…
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Brian (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The National University of Singapore I found out about the 360 exchange programme of my own accord. I always thought of travelling to another country and experiencing beyond the tourist aspects a country offers. When I first arrived in Singapore, I was in a comforted mindset as I’d been here on vacation…Continue…
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Sophie (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at King’s College London I completed a law exchange at King’s College London. One of the main reasons I chose King’s College London is because the campus is situated in the heart of the city. King’s law school operates in a wing of Somerset House along the River Thames and is nestled beside…Continue…
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Natasha (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Sheffield I have heard of 360 since my first degree at UoA a couple of years back and have thought it would be such a fantastic experience, but back then, I didn’t have the guts to do it despite dreaming of travelling Europe. It wasn’t very compatible with the…Continue…
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Georgia (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at ESADE Law School I found out about the 360 International exchange programme in my first year at one of their little pitch things. I also knew about it before I started uni and it was a reason why I picked Auckland University. Your feelings/first impressions when you arrived at your host university/city/country:…Continue…
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Lijing (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at Kyoto University I found out about the programme via one of the 360 Alumni, who took part in an one-year exchange programme in University of Sophia, Japan. Through her sharing her experience, I found the exchange programme very interesting and started planning my own exchange. I chose Kyoto as my host city…Continue…
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William (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at Monash University Hi there, I see that you might be interested in spending a semester in Melbourne! Applying to Monash University was pretty streamlined as the application process was set out well by the 360 team. Upon arriving in Melbourne, I was transported to my on-campus accommodation, a complimentary service Monash provided….Continue…
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Jess (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of St Andrews When I first arrived in Scotland, I was eager to jump right into things after having a European Summer holiday. Move-in day helped facilitate the excitement, as I got to see my room, meet my neighbours and settle into hall life again. While initially I felt a…Continue…
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Iste (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Washington I found out about the 360 international exchange programme through a friend (who I eventually ended up doing the programme with). When I first arrived at UW, I was so overwhelmed by how big the university was. We had arrived a few days after the orientation, so everyone…Continue…
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Julia (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Glasgow My exchange thus far has been one of the most transformative experiences and definitely the most enjoyable semesters of my university career thus far. From my first year in university, I had known about the exchange opportunities hosted by 360 International through club expos at the University of…Continue…
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Kate (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Amsterdam I found out about the 360 International Programme through its advertising with the Global Studies Degree. I always knew that when I came to university I wanted to participate in an exchange! I chose to go to the University of Amsterdam as an oppurtunity to explore a new…Continue…
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Robert (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Bologna I visited Bologna in the second semester of 2023 and found it to be an even more exciting and eye-opening experience than I had hoped. While not everything was straightforward, the challenge of moving on my own to a new city proved to be very rewarding. I arrived…Continue…
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Alice (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at Tecnológico de Monterrey As a Global Studies student the option of an exchange was presented and encouraged from the first orientation class of our programme. It made sense that a degree aiming to cultivate global citizenship and perspectives would benefit from lived experience abroad. From the get-go, I was excited about the…Continue…
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Celia (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The Glasgow School of Art Overall, my exchange has been life-changing. I was pushed outside my comfort zone in many ways, learned to rely on myself and became my own best friend. While it was confusing and a lot of work before leaving for the exchange, the 360 program was very helpful…Continue…
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Christopher (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Iceland I found out about the 360 exchange program when I was in high school, and it was then that I decided I wanted to go study in Iceland. When I first got to Iceland in August, it was their summer, and I was blown away by the country’s…Continue…
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Maria (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at Tecnológico de Monterrey Due to accepting the individual reward of the Prime Minister Scholarship, I found out about 360 through them and our global coordinator, Lana. There weren’t many things I would have liked to know prior to the exchange as 360 did an excellent job of providing information, but if there…Continue…