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Seohee (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at Bocconi University As cliché as it sounds, my exchange to Bocconi University in Milan was a pivotal point in my life. Coming from the complete opposite side of the world, I was exposed to a whole new world in terms of culture, people, opportunities, and experiences. I can wholeheartedly say I am…Continue…
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Johanne (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of British Columbia I found out about 360 International through my university. The accommodation process for my host uni was somewhat difficult as right before leaving, we were told that the on-campus accommodation was full and we had to find housing ourselves. This was very difficult especially in Vancouver where…Continue…
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James (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Sydney Arriving in a country when you know no one is a strange experience. It is exciting since it feels like a new world to explore but also daunting as New Zealand is very small in comparison to the rest of the world! I experienced this on my semester…Continue…
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Amy (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Edinburgh Q&A What were some of the highlights of the academic experience at your host university? Academically, Edinburgh is quite different to Auckland. I found my assignments in Edinburgh were typically higher weighted (70-80% for end of semester assignments), making my work loads less evenly spread across the course…Continue…
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Nilotri (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at McGill University I went on exchange to McGill University in Montreal, Canada in their Winter semester! Although I am studying a Commerce/Global Studies conjoint, I chose to study four Commerce courses at McGill, which meant that I was doing all my classes at the Desautels Faculty of Management! I did two stage…Continue…
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Clemens (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Melbourne My exchange at The University of Melbourne is the culmination of 3 years of waiting for global travel restrictions to ease and after many a virtual exchange, I was finally able to attend my final exchange in my final semester in-person. It was a wild few weeks when…Continue…
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Emilie (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Manchester I first found out about the 360 International exchange programme from my friends. We were talking about it and none of us applied the first year – until others from our cohort came back and told us about their experiences! I was nominated to attend my first choice…Continue…
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Ron (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at Monash University Despite walking past the 360 International office countless times during my degree, I never gave it a genuine thought, assuming it was a super niche for specific programs or I was too late to apply. It was only after my good friend told me she was applying for an exchange…Continue…
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Lynn (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Stony Brook I attended Stony Brook University on Long Island, New York for the local spring semester. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time at SBU and had some great experiences here. I’ve loved visiting New York City. Stepping off the plane and realising I was in New York for the…Continue…
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Mark (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Washington I learned about the 360 International Exchange Programme during the University of Auckland orientation in my last year of high school. Since then, I wanted to study abroad. I had only been to the US once with my family before my exchange semester. Arriving in a state where…Continue…
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Chloe (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at Australian National University I became aware of the 360 International exchange programme through an email from 360 Exchange and attended an information session. Additional resources were available on UoA’s website. When I arrived at ANU in February, ANU’s campus immediately impressed me with its well-planned layout and green spaces. The academic aura…Continue…
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Lily (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at Sciences Po I found out about the 360 exchange opportunities through Instagram, where I saw a post about applying for a semester 1 exchange. I immediately begun researching institutions and applying, as I believed it would be a once in a lifetime opportunity and would enrich my academic career considerably. I went…Continue…
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Sarah (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at King’s College London Doing an exchange through the 360 exchange programme is something that has always been a dream of mine. When I saw the list of universities on offer, I was inspired to see the opportunities presented. Going to the UK to study economics has been something I have always aspired…Continue…
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Amy (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Amsterdam Q&A What were some of the highlights of the academic experience at your host university? Experiencing new fields of law. I studied European Law which I would not have had the opportunity to study to the same extent in New Zealand. I also thoroughly enjoyed the more detailed…Continue…
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Alyssandra (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at Yonsei University One of the reasons why I chose to study at The University of Auckland is because I knew that the 360 International Exchange Programme had an extensive network of partner universities that would offer exchange opportunities to countries all over the world. I have wanted to go on an international…Continue…
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Emily (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Sydney My semester exchange at the University of Sydney as part of the 360 International programme was an incredibly valuable and enjoyable experience. I first found out about the 360 International exchange programme through a university email and I am so glad I looked into it further! I ended…Continue…
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Kelly (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Melbourne I had simultaneously the best and worst time of my life, during my five months in Melbourne. Which in hindsight, I believe, is a net positive. I learned about the 360 International exchange programme through my friend, because we were both eager to escape the bore and drabness…Continue…
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Justin (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at Yonsei University I first found out about the 360 international exchange programme through a friend of mine who also went on exchange to Washington in the same semester. He told me that it would be a great opportunity to travel while studying and I was convinced. About half a year later, arriving…Continue…
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Andrea (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Hong Kong How I found out about the 360 International exchange programmeI found out about the 360 International exchange programme through my Global Studies faculty and from general chatter across the past few years. However, I hadn’t thought about it seriously until I talked about it with a friend,…Continue…
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Olivia (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at Jean Moulin – Lyon 3 University I took Global Studies as I heard it was a great course to lead into an exchange semester. I was very excited when I first arrived in Lyon but I was also nervous to start a life in a new country all on my own. Although…Continue…
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Nabaa (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at The American University of Sharjah In a UoA newsletter early last year, I saw a link and segment about going on a 360 International exchange programme. I decided on my first choice being the American University of Sharjah in the UAE. It is a muslim majority country which peaked my interest as…Continue…
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Ishie (Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Nottingham – Law From a prospective exchange student’s perspective; it would have been ideal to have my acceptance confirmed a lot sooner than it was as it would have given me a lot more certainty to plan everything however I understand that was more on the part of my…Continue…
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Midori (Sem 2, 2022 + Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at University College London Doing an exchange was always part of my plan when coming to university. Covid hit during my first semester after arriving, however, and the chances of me getting to go overseas during my degree seemed to diminish. All the same, I kept my GPA up, and when 360 opened…Continue…
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Olivia (Sem 2, 2022 + Sem 1, 2023)
My Exchange at McGill University I had always planned to study overseas, so an exchange was a no-brainer. I had planned my whole degree around it, and after a few delays (Covid-19), I finally got the green light, and I was ecstatic. I learned about the 360 International Exchange Program by researching Auckland University’s overseas…Continue…
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Ekas (Sem 2, 2022)
My Exchange at Monash University The 360 programme was very exciting as I was waiting for this opportunity for years. They had a very easy procedure and the communication was really seamless aswell. I was allowed to ask any questions that came into my mind and they would have an answer. The first time that…Continue…
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Lilly (Sem 2, 2022)
My Exchange at The University of Sydney One thing that I would like to have known is more about the university campus and clubs before going, once there it is really easy to get swept up in uni work and labs and social stuff, but learning more about the campus and town around would be…Continue…
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Harriet (Sem, 2022)
My Exchange at The University of Sydney I am so glad that I took the opportunity to go on an exchange. I had some of the best times of my life, learned more about myself and met so many interesting people from all over the world. Sydney is such an incredible city, and this exchange…Continue…
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Emma (Sem 2, 2022)
My Exchange at the University of Melbourne As the capital of Victoria and the second-largest city in Australia, Melbourne is a booming metropolis that showcases the best of Australian arts, culture, cuisine and landscapes. Its vibrant mix of hidden city laneways, beautiful beaches, sporting phenomena and sprawling street art had me hooked from the get-go!…Continue…
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Akshay (Sem 2, 2022)
My Exchange at The University of Queensland As I sit here and reflect on my exchange experience, I can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia wash over me. It was without a doubt, one of the best 5 months of my life and I would 100% recommend applying for an exchange to anyone who…Continue…
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Daniel (Sem 2, 2022)
My Exchange at The University of Sydney I first found out about the 360 exchange programme through one of my cousins who is a few years older than me, she also went on two exchanges prior to me joining the university. I had asked her about overseas opportunities and she then recommended this idea to…Continue…