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Julia (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at McGill University I found out about the possibility of exchange from a friend, who also went to McGill University the semester prior to me. The process to make the exchange happen was a very complicated and difficult process but ended up being worth it in the end. The Canadian semester started much…Continue…
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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…
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Siyu (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of New South Wales My roommate recommended the 360 International exchange program to me, and as I am interested in Australia, I chose to go on exchange to the University of New South Wales (UNSW). Upon arriving in Sydney, my first impression is that the city is truly vibrant. Since…Continue…
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Amy (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Edinburgh Coming up to the end of my exchange, I can definitively say that I would recommend the experience to anyone who might be thinking about it. I had wanted to go on exchange since the beginning of my studies, and had been learning about how 360 could make…Continue…
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Annabelle (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of New South Wales When I first arrived in Sydney, I was filled with pure excitement. This was going to be the beginning of a new chapter and a new adventure in my life. I was super eager to visit all the tourist destinations, discover the hidden local favourites, and…Continue…
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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…
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Caitlin (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Southampton Completing an exchange through 360 International was one of the best choices I have ever made. I first found out about the exchange programme when I decided to stay in Auckland for university, rather than going somewhere else in New Zealand. Before even deciding what city I wanted…Continue…
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Lynn (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Manchester Embarking on an exchange program is both an exhilarating and challenging experience. For those considering Manchester University as their destination, understanding the nuances of the institution and its surroundings can be invaluable. If there’s one thing synonymous with Manchester, it’s the unpredictable weather. Be prepared for rain, and…Continue…
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Caitlin (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at University College Dublin Like many students at the University of Auckland I received many emails from 360 over the course of my degree, which began in 2018. During the pandemic years the dream of studying abroad threatened to be unfulfilled, but one January morning in 2023 I stepped out of Dublin airport…Continue…
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Anne (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at Yonsei University Q&A What were some of the highlights of the academic experience at your host university? The courses I did were very laidback because they were designed for exchange students. Also, my teachers were happy to share their recommendations on what to do in Korea. Would you recommend any particular activity/activities…Continue…
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Frank (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Tokyo I found out about the 360 exchange programme through friends who had gone on exchanges the year previous. Upon first arriving in Japan and Tokyo, I loved how the city looked and worked. Prior to this, I had never visited a city as big as Tokyo, let alone…Continue…
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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…
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Josh (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile I had always had my eye on an exchange since starting my Global Studies degree. Thanks to doing a conjoint with Law, I had enough years of study to wait out a pandemic and head to Santiago de Chile to study Semester 1 2023 at Pontificia Universidad…Continue…
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Erin (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Nottingham How I found out about the 360 International exchange programme: The programme was actually one of the reasons I applied to UoA in the first place! I went to South Africa on exchange in high school, which changed my world so much, and I always wanted to do…Continue…
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Ayaan (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at The National University of Singapore In my first year at university, having been somewhat plagued by the pandemic, I met a few students who spoke really highly of having gone to a student exchange program with 360. I decided I had to look into it at the very least given a student…Continue…
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James (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Leeds I found out about the Exchange programme through the University newsletters. I arrived in the United Kingdom in early December, about a month and a half before my course started. I used this time to visit family I had not seen for almost a decade, as well as…Continue…
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Rebecca (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at Sung Kyun Kwan University I had previously done a virtual exchange via the 360 International exchange programme. I discovered the opportunity through university student letters. My first impression when I arrived at my host university was that I was overwhelmed and perhaps overstimulated. The lights on the streets and the stores on…Continue…
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Edison (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at The National University of Singapore I felt the program was very helpful to me both academically and in terms of my perspective on certain things. The past semester has truly been amazing, possibly the best few months I’ve had in my life. I first arrived in Singapore during the first week of…Continue…
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Airam (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at Korea University During my time on exchange, I had spent the semester studying at one of Korea’s most prestige universities, Korea University. I was lucky enough to have gotten a room in the university’s international dormitory. During my time at KU, I stayed in Anam International, one of their newer dorms and…Continue…
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Mikaela (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at Simon Fraser University My exchange was amazing in every way. The best decision I made was to go with a friend from home. This meant that neither of us ever got homesick, and every single thing throughout the exchange, from the pre-departure admin prep, to initial arrival overseas, to the return back…Continue…
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Laura (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Edinburgh I discovered the 360 International exchange programme through the 360 International exchange email. As I always wanted to travel around Europe and make new friends, I decided to participate in this programme, which I’m very glad I did. When I arrived in Edinburgh, I was filled with excitement…Continue…
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Victor (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at University College Dublin I had a fantastic time in Ireland and am already looking at returning ASAP. When I first arrived in Dublin, I was constantly amazed by the landscape and city. The country is very immersed in its own history, which is often breathtaking and disturbing at the same time. One…Continue…
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Benny (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Groningen How I found out about the 360 International Exchange programme: Through my friend, Thomas. My feelings/first impressions when I arrived at my host university/city/country: I was a little bit spooked at the beginning but it was really cool knowing that the Netherlands would be my home for the…Continue…
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Heejoo (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at Utrecht University I lived on the highest floor of one of the university housings with two roommates. The views were stunning. Utrecht University puts a lot of effort into making the exchange experience the best for students. We had two orientation weeks: one called welcome week and another called introduction week. They…Continue…
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Marika (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at Utrecht University Save, save, save. Going through a university-linked housing program was useful for finding close and cheaper housing, but even so I was one of the students who didn’t get lucky with the cheaper housing and ended up forking out twice as much as many others. On that same note however,…Continue…
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Pieta (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Granada The 360 international exchange programme was a real highlight of my degree and of my life. It gave me the opportunity to consolidate the language I had been studying as part of my degree, to meet people from all over the world and to learn about myself completely…Continue…
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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…
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Zara (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University My first impression of Lyon was great- I hadn’t heard much about the city and when I arrived I was surprised to see that it was actually more beautiful than the photos. I was lucky enough to flat In Vieux Lyon, the old Roman part of the…Continue…
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Trista (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at Kyoto University 360 International Exchange Programme brings you an immersive study experience in another country. The destinations are broad, and the experience will most likely be the most memorable time of your university life. When I first arrived at the exchange university, I was shocked by the architecture and the cultural differences…Continue…
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Cissy (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at Keio University I consider the 360 exchange program as an incredible opportunity to explore the world beyond New Zealand in a seamless and supportive manner. Upon my arrival in Tokyo, Japan, I was overwhelmed with excitement. The city’s public transport system impressed me with its convenience, and the locals’ polite manners and…Continue…