Tag: Report

  • Elizabeth (Sem 2, 2023)

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    My Exchange at Queen Mary University of London I found out about the 360 international exchange programme about three years ago. I began looking into it out of curiosity and research. Years later, I finally decided to make the call once COVID restrictions had cleared up. That led me to applying to the programme for…Continue…

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  • Priyanka (Sem 2, 2023)

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    My Exchange at Kingston University, London My participation in the 360 International Exchange program has been an enriching and transformative experience, providing me with valuable insights and memories that will last a lifetime. This report aims to offer a comprehensive overview of my exchange journey, including various aspects that future students may find helpful in…Continue…

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  • Sunjae (Sem 2, 2023)

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    My Exchange at Sung Kyun Kwan University I found out about the 360 International exchange programme through a poster located on campus somewhere. Since I had already been to Korea many times before, my first impressions of arriving at my host country was not too impressionable, however getting to my host university’s accomodation was exhilerating….Continue…

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  • Adam (Sem 1 + Sem 2, 2023)

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    My Exchange at Jean Moulin – Lyon 3 University If I could describe my year-long 360 exchange in one sentence, it would be “hands down the best year of my life.” As a French major who had studied French for the last 7 years, I came on exchange for the sole purpose of getting my…Continue…

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  • Gemma (Sem 1 + Sem 2, 2023)

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    My Exchange at The University of Freiburg Freiburg is an absolutely beautiful city, super central for travel to Switzerland and France, and well connected for European travel. The Schwarzwald was my favourite. A 20 minute tram ride and you can take hikes fully submerged in nature and see cute surrounding villages. On the subject of…Continue…

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  • Seoyun (Sem 1 + Sem 2, 2023)

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    My Exchange at Seoul National University Before going to my exchange, especially in Korea, I think having a small meet-up with past exchange students would be nice. It could help them share their stories and interact with other UoA students to become close. It was quite difficult to ask for advice when I first arrived…Continue…

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  • Emma (Sem 2, 2023)

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    My Exchange at The Glasgow School of Art I found out about the 360 International Exchange programme through the University of Auckland’s website. I looked it up because I assumed most universities in New Zealand offer exchange programmes. My first impression of arriving in Glasgow was very positive. I felt like the city and university…Continue…

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  • India (Sem 2, 2023)

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    My Exchange at Queen Mary University of London My exchange at Queen Mary University of London was an eye-opening experience. I remember hearing about semester exchanges through opportunity fairs at UoA, and I always thought it would be an amazing chance to travel and meet people from across the world. Overall, I had an incredible…Continue…

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  • Tania (Sem 2, 2023)

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    My Exchange at The University of Manchester I have recently completed an exchange semester in Manchester, England, at the University of Manchester. I found out about the opportunity of completing an exchange semester when in high school. I have always loved to seize any opportunity to travel, so when I heard about the possibility of…Continue…

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  • Alex (Sem 2, 2023)

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    My Exchange at Peking University My application for an exchange at Peking University was a frantic, last-minute decision that has had a profound and lasting impact on my University experience. I found out about the opportunity through a regular conversation with a friend. Previously, I had never considered going on an exchange. But after hearing…Continue…

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  • Jack (Sem 2, 2023)

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    My Exchange at The University of Manchester The University of Auckland offered me a chance to participate in an exchange program at the University of Manchester. The exchange in Manchester has been a unique and wonderful journey that lasted four months. This report will address my experience at the host university. The 360 International exchange…Continue…

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  • Jack (Sem 2, 2023)

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    My Exchange at Northeastern University Landing in the sunset of Chicago, taking off under the sunset of Houston. I arrived in the night and left at noon. Everything came full circle; the taxiing before take-off felt so unreal. Looking out at the pitch-dark night in Texas, it was time to wake up. I believe in…Continue…

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  • Zara (Sem 2, 2023)

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    My Exchange at The University of Copenhagen Something I would’ve liked to know is how lengthy the Visa process is and the importance of beginning the application process early. This is especially important for those looking to travel beforehand since appointments at the VSF are hard to come by and they can hold on to…Continue…

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  • Yasmin (Sem 2, 2023)

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    My Exchange at McGill University I looked into the 360 International Exchange program before enrolling at UoA; having the option to study abroad was one of the reasons I chose UoA. Studying business at the McGill Desautels Business School in Montreal was an awesome opportunity to explore a new country and experience a different style…Continue…

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  • Veronica (Sem 2, 2023)

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    My Exchange at The University of Sheffield I had been interested in going on exchange since I started university, so I had already researched for some time before applying. When I arrived in the UK my first impression was that it was more similar than I expected to NZ, especially the countryside. On the coach…Continue…

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  • Josh (Sem 2, 2023)

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    My Exchange at Pennsylvania State University I was lucky to spend S2 2023 at The Pennsylvania State University in State College, PA. I had always hoped to spend at least one semester studying abroad, and my time at Penn State was more than I could have asked for. I chose Penn State for a few…Continue…

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  • Alexa (Sem 2, 2023)

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    My Exchange at Queen’s University I found out about the 360 International Exchange programme through a friend who had completed an exchange a few years earlier. I was finding myself in a sort of rut and was wanting a new experience and a change of scenery. I decided to apply to Queen’s University in Kingston,…Continue…

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  • Dylan (Sem 2, 2023)

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    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…

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  • Baileigh (Sem 2, 2023)

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    My Exchange at The University of Manchester The 360 International Programme was one of the best decisions I have ever made for myself. After a handful of lectures, each starting with a guest speaker from the 360 team, in the first semester of 2022 I applied for an exchange during the second semester of 2023…Continue…

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  • Katie (Sem 2, 2023)

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    My Exchange at Tecnológico de Monterrey Since high school, I have wanted to go on a University exchange. Mexico was at the top of my list of choices, as my sister also went on an exchange to Tec de Monterrey and loved her time there. I was thus ecstatic when I was given the opportunity…Continue…

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  • Chris (Sem 2, 2023)

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    My Exchange at Sciences Po, Paris My semester abroad on exchange, I can most easily say, has been the most life-changing experience I have had in my 20 years of existence. It served as the culmination of everything I had studied, prepared for, and saved up for. In a nutshell, through being in a foreign…Continue…

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  • James (Sem 2, 2023)

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    My Exchange at The National University of Singapore I discovered the 360 International team through prospects of exchange opportunities whilst scrolling through social media. I initially did not think much about it and continued my week as usual, however as the days go by I begin to think more about it and contemplate the possibility…Continue…

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  • Connor (Sem 2, 2023)

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    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…

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  • Mary (Sem 2, 2023)

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    My Exchange at Fudan University I went to Fudan University for an exchange last semester. I discovered the 360 International Exchange program through my university’s international office, which provided comprehensive information and guidance. I went to a presentation given by previous students. Their descriptions attracted me, so I decided to have an exchange experience. Accommodation…Continue…

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  • Leo (Sem 2, 2023)

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    My Exchange at The University of Edinburgh My name is Leo Yan, and I am a third-year civil engineering student. I appreciate the University of Auckland’s 360 International Exchange Program for allowing me to explore undergraduate study life in Edinburgh. Through the exchange program, I have experienced a different learning style as a minor civil…Continue…

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  • Sophia (Sem 2, 2023)

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    My Exchange at The University of Glasgow I found out about the 360 international programme through a friend who had done their exchange programme the year prior to the USA. Watching their semester abroad through their social media and the activities they were doing while away made me really interested in going on exchange as…Continue…

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  • Anna (Sem 2, 2023)

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    My Exchange at The University of British Columbia – Business Overall I really enjoyed the 360 programme. My host university, the University of British Columbia (UBC), was awesome! It was a completely different scale to Auckland and gave great insight into other universities and teaching types. For example, UBC covers an entire peninsula in Vancouver…Continue…

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  • Ella (Sem 2, 2023)

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    My Exchange at The University of Groningen I found out about the exchange through a friend who was interested in doing one. When I first arrived in the Netherlands, I was very anxious and overwhelmed, but the uni had students there to help us find our trains and our accommodation. My accommodation was a bit…Continue…

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  • Yuchen (Sem 2, 2023)

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    My Exchange at The University of Singapore Through the experiences of people who had already taken part, I was introduced to the 360 International Exchange Programme. I made the decision to start this academic journey and investigate the opportunities the program offered outside of my own college after learning about its potential to be a…Continue…

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  • Joe (Sem 2, 2023)

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    My Exchange at The University of Tokyo I had wanted to go on exchange ever since I saw 360 International advertised in my first week at UoA, and last semester I was able to fulfil that goal by going on exchange to the University of Tokyo. Upon arrival in Japan, I had a few weeks…Continue…

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