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Dale (Sem 2, 2024)
My Exchange at McGill University In July 2024, I set off from New Zealand to Canada on a semester study exchange through 360 International. I had never visited Canada before, and the most common question I was asked during my experience was “what made you choose Canada?”. Canada has always been a country I would…Continue…
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Francisco (Sem 2, 2024)
My Exchange at Jean Moulin 3 University I first found out about an exchange through a friend who had went to Kings College in London. Growing up in Europe, and having finally been over due to the pandemic, it fermented the idea that I would like to go on exchange. Choosing and being accepted to…Continue…
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James (Sem 2, 2024)
My Exchange at The University of St Andrews I first found out about the exchange programme through a friend who had applied to Amsterdam, I looked into it and knew that St Andrews would be a perfect fit. My initial thoughts were it was similar to NZ in some sense but a tiny version. The…Continue…
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Gus (Sem 2, 2024)
My Exchange at The University of British Columbia – Vancouver I found out about the 360 International exchange programme through my own research; my high school had students visit from abroad and I knew a few people that had gone overseas and really enjoyed it so I decided to look into the option for myself….Continue…
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Dana (Sem 2, 2024)
My Exchange at The University of Washington My name is Daeun(Dana) Lee. My three months at the University of Washington (UW) in Seattle as part of the 360 International exchange programme was an experience I’ll treasure forever. As a music major from the University of Auckland, I jumped at the chance to explore a new…Continue…
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Lousie (Sem 2, 2024)
My Exchange at Utrecht University First Impressions When I first arrived in the Netherlands, I felt a mix of excitement and nerves. I was struck by how efficient the Dutch transportation system is as it was quite the opposite to Auckland. Arriving in Utrecht felt like stepping into a picture-perfect postcard. The city is filled…Continue…
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Emily (Sem 2, 2024)
My Exchange at The University of California My exchange quarter at UCLA was truly incredible—one of the most fun and rewarding experiences I’ve ever had. Studying and living on campus was amazing, as the campus is not only stunning, but Westwood and the surrounding neighborhoods are also vibrant and full of life. I lived on-campus,…Continue…
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Karina (Sem 2, 2024)
My Exchange at The University of Edinburgh I found out about the 360 International Programme through social media and my own desires to go abroad. When I first arrived in Edinburgh, the weather was misty and foggy, and the weather I experienced then was probably the worst I had experienced during my entire time there….Continue…
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Vareen (Sem 2, 2024)
My Exchange at McGill University I discovered the 360 International exchange programme through a friend who had applied and embarked on an exchange abroad last semester. Their positive experience and excitement motivated me to explore the opportunity and eventually apply for the programme myself. The application process was straightforward, with the 360 International team providing…Continue…
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Monica (Sem 2, 2024)
My Exchange at Science Po, Paris It has always been a goal of mine to have a study abroad experience. The mix of travel, meeting people from all over the world and experiencing life in a different country was an opportunity that I had always set my eye on. Due to my studies and study…Continue…
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Siwon (Sem 2, 2024)
My Exchange at Nanyang Technology University At NTU, the level of teaching and workload is not too demanding, allowing for much time to explore the busy city of Singapore. The teaching standards are comparable to UOA, although as a STEM major I found the course load to be a bit lighter at NTU. Although, it…Continue…
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Nahanni (Sem 2, 2024)
Q&A What were some of the highlights of the academic experience at your host university? A major highlight was definitely the academic side of my exchange. Although I ended up swapping a course at the start of the semester and the enrolment processed proved a bit stressful, it definitely all worked out in the end….Continue…
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Ellie (Sem 2, 2024)
My Exchange at Esade Law School Accommodation in Barcelona was incredibly hard. I worked for 4 months to find accommodation. In the last month before I left, I woke up every morning to rejection emails from landlords. The housing crisis is no joke. It is easier to secure flats once you are physically there, so…Continue…
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Victoria (Sem 2, 2024)
My Exchange Jean Moulin – Lyon 3 University I decided to partake on an exchange during my last full semester of university because I wanted to benefit from this opportunity on present for university students, as well as improve my French, a language I have been studying since four years old. I found out about…Continue…
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Rosie (Sem 2, 2024)
My Exchange at Science Po, Paris My name is Rosie and I am a Global Studies student at the University of Auckland. Through 360 International, I had the incredible opportunity to study abroad at Sciences Po’s Menton Campus. I first learned about the program in 2022, and the opportunity to study overseas while paying domestic…Continue…
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Lydia (Sem 2, 2024)
My Exchange at The University of Stony Brook My journey with the 360 International exchange programme began thanks to my sister, who had previously gone on an exchange with UOA to an American university and had a great experience. Inspired by her stories, I decided to follow in her footsteps, and I am so glad…Continue…
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Brooke (Sem 2, 2024)
My Exchange at The University of Amsterdam I remember hearing about 360 International from a friend while we were discussing our plans for next year. I found the idea of studying abroad terrifying yet simultaneously exciting. Notably, I am someone who has not had the privilege of travelling a lot in my life, as evidenced…Continue…
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Doug (Sem 2, 2024)
My Exchange at University of California I first learned about the 360 International Exchange program through on-campus advertisements. After discussing possibilities with an advisor and attending an information session, I decided to apply. When I arrived in Berkeley, I was amazed by the unique blend of historic and modern architecture on campus, as well as…Continue…
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Roger(Sem 2, 2024)
My Exchange at The National University of Singapore I discovered the 360 International Exchange Programme at the beginning of my second year. During the orientation, there was a club expo, and the 360 Exchange team had set up a stall at Kat Edgar. When I approached them, I definitely didn’t expect that I would end…Continue…
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Jay (Sem 2, 2024)
My Exchange at National University of Singapore One of the things I was most worried about before going on exchange was meeting new people and adapting to a new environment. Leaving your home university, stepping out of your comfort zone, and immersing yourself in a completely different setting can feel overwhelming and even a little…Continue…
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Levi (Sem 2, 2024)
My Exchange at Nanyang Technological University My experience in the 360 International semester abroad exchange was everything I hoped it would be and more. Arriving into Singapore, it was nothing new at first as I had been many times prior and am very familiar with the country and region of South East Asia, being from…Continue…
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Harding (Sem 2, 2024)
My Exchange at The National University of Singapore After a high school class trip abroad was cancelled due to COVID, I knew that I wanted to do an exchange while in university so I could still fulfill my desire to see the world. I found out through the UoA website that 360 International provided exchange…Continue…
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Janice (Sem 1 and 2, 2024)
My Exchange at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill I came across the 360 International exchange programme through my own search on the school’s official website. This discovery opened up a world of new possibilities and excitement. Upon arriving at my host university, city, and country, UNC-Chapel Hill in the US. A whirlwind…Continue…
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Aditya (Sem 2, 2024)
My Exchange at The National University of Singapore I was always interested in participating in an exchange semester as I thought it would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to broaden my horizons, travel, and experience a new culture. It ended up being everything that I expected it to be and more, and I had the absolute…Continue…
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Tobias (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange Lund University I found out about the 360 International programme during O-week of 2023, however it didn’t really cross my mind and morph from dream to reality until after a successful first semester and understanding masters students are also able to apply for exchange. I arrived in Denmark on the 2nd of January…Continue…
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Finbar (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of British Columbia – Okanagan I first found out about the 360 International exchange program on orientation day in my first year at uni, and was very excited about the opportunity to study and live overseas. When I first arrived in Canada, I felt a mix of excitement and nervousness,…Continue…
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Kian (Sem 2, 2024)
My Exchange at Dartmouth College How I Found Out About the 360 International Exchange Programme I first learned about the 360 International exchange programme during an information session hosted by the University of Auckland’s International Office. I was intrigued by the stories from past students and the chance to experience a new academic and cultural…Continue…
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Jessica (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at Tsinghua University How you found out about the 360 International exchange programme I discovered the 360 International exchange programme through my university’s international office. During an information session on global learning opportunities, Tsinghua University was highlighted as a prestigious option for students interested in international experience. The chance to take papers in…Continue…
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Simon (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at University of Nottingham As a participant in the 360 International exchange programmes, I had the incredible opportunity to study at the University of Nottingham (UoN). When I entered university, I knew that I wanted to go abroad as part of my degree, and 360 International provided me with that opportunity. As much…Continue…
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Leah (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at Kingston University, London I found out about the 360 International exchange programme through a friend who had done it in 2018. She raved about her experience, so I knew it was something I definitely wanted to do at some point in my degree. When I first arrived in London, I fell in…Continue…