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Caitlin (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at Queen Mary University of London Studying abroad in London through the 360 International Exchange programme was an incredibly rewarding experience, both academically and personally. I found out about the 360 International exchange programme from a friend who had recently returned from a semester abroad in the US. The positive feedback and comprehensive…Continue…
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Nimish (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at The University of California I learned about the programme via word of mouth from students who had already completed an exchange with 360 International. When I first arrived in the United States, I was a little bewildered by certain cultural differences, most immediately by how their airports and airport security operated. After…Continue…
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Jack (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Freiburg I’ve studied German since 2014, and I knew that I wanted to study in Germany when I was in year eleven; 360 International offered me the perfect opportunity to achieve this whilst working towards finishing my engineering degree. Whilst backpacking in Australia in late 2022, I settled on…Continue…
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Reena (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at Tsinghua University I learned about the exchange programme through friends and found out more about it through the UOA website, followed by information sessions run by 360 International. These resources were instrumental in guiding me through the application process and setting realistic expectations for my semester abroad. Arriving at Tsinghua University in…Continue…
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James (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at Seoul National University I found out about the 360 exchange program by coincidence as I looked through the opportunities offered by the university on a whim one day, and I’m really glad that I stumbled upon the program. My first impression upon arrival was definitely not the most pleasant; my airline lost…Continue…
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Isabel (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at The University of Nottingham at Ningbo Deciding to move abroad and spend a semester in China was probably one of the best decisions I could have ever made. I had a blast on my semester exchange met so many incredible people, travelled so many different cities around China, as cliche as it…Continue…
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Aziza (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at King’s College London I’ve always wanted to go on an exchange programme and planned my degree accordingly so I could go on exchange in the last semester of my studies. A close friend of mine went on exchange a semester before me and absolutely loved it, which made me even more eager…Continue…
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Ella (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at McGill University My time at McGill was amazing overall. Montreal is a wonderful city, and McGill is a great university! That’s not to say it was all sunshine and rainbows though. My first few days there were rough, I wanted to go home straight away and I got little to no support…Continue…
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Julie (Sem 1, 2024)
My Exchange at Korea University Ever since high school, I had dreamt of going to a university outside of New Zealand. While becoming an international student was one choice, I was not sure if 3-4 years of staying overseas without my family and friends from home was a lifestyle that would suit me. In my…Continue…
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Simran (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at Trinity College Dublin I learned about the 360 International exchange program from older students when I was in Part II. A couple of them had gone on exchanges and had only good things to say. When it came to deciding where to go, I wasn’t sure, but my manager at work saw…Continue…
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Kylyn (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The National University of Singapore The discovery of the 360 International exchange program marked the beginning of an exciting journey. The prospect of meeting people from different backgrounds, delving deep into Singapore’s culture, and having the chance to explore nearby countries’ landscapes and cuisines was a compelling reason to participate. The program…Continue…
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Shalin (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Heidelberg As a conjoint student who had learnt German, an exchange to Germany was always on my mind. Although the pandemic changed plans, I had the chance to experience Heidelberg University in my final semester. Now, I’m more convinced than ever that a second exchange would have been a…Continue…
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Tony (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at Nanyang Technological University My 4 months at NTU for exchange have been pretty awesome, thanks to the great support from the 360 exchange program. They’ve been super helpful in every way, making everything smoother for me. When I first got to NTU, I was blown away by how big and modern the…Continue…
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Courtney (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of British Columbia I found out about the 360 international exchange during O-week when was in first year and since then I planned on doing an exchange. Arriving in Vancouver it was really exciting to be in a city where no-one knew me, which was also very scary. Luckily through…Continue…
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Gina (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at Seoul National University My name is Gina, and I am completing my 360 international exchange program at Seoul National University (SNU) in Seoul, South Korea. I learned about the 360 International exchange program through word of mouth, but participating in an exchange program at Seoul National University has been a long-held dream…Continue…
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Neha (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Virginia I found out about the 360 International Exchange programme because a couple of my friends had been on an exchange in previous years. When I first arrived I felt a bit nervous in a completely different country since I’ve lived in Auckland my entire life. However, Virginia was…Continue…
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Caitlin (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at Universidad de Granada Ever since I started studying Spanish in high school, I knew I wanted to do an exchange. However, I had to wait until university to do it. I began researching when I was 16 and found out about the 360 International exchange programmes, and I’d been planning it ever…Continue…
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Kaiyang (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Nottingham at Ningbo I discovered the 360 International exchange program through recommendations from friends. Intrigued, I delved into the details by exploring the official website. The wealth of information provided there not only broadened my understanding of the program but also fueled my enthusiasm to participate. Learning about diverse…Continue…
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Brooke (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at Bocconi University Embarking on the 360 International exchange program was driven by a want for academic growth, and the dream of experiencing the Italian lifestyle, famously known as “la dolce vita.” From the moment I started at Auckland University, participating in an exchange program was always a goal of mine. I found…Continue…
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Mia (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at Lund University After COVID, I was eager to go out and explore the world as the borders were beginning to open up, and what better way to do that when you can study and travel at once. I remember my sister going on exchange previously with the 360international programme and was very…Continue…
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Joey (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at Seoul National University Kia ora! Venturing from the University of Auckland to the bustling city of Seoul for an exchange semester at Seoul National University (SNU) was an eye-opener and a half. I stumbled upon this golden opportunity through the uni’s website, fueled by a keen interest to broaden my horizons abroad….Continue…
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Luka (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at McGill University Completing all the admin and paperwork for exchange is a long and arduous process. There are months of uncertainty where you are waiting for the next stage to be approved, anxious that it might not go your way. It does leave you unsure if this may all be worth it….Continue…
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Anthony (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of California Irvine (UCI) On December 25th, 2015, I got a present shaped like a brick. Ripping open neon red wrapping paper, I held a complete boxset of the Percy Jackson books. I didn’t really know what they were about, hadn’t really heard of satyrs or cenetaurs or Medusas, but…Continue…
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Alyssa (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of Iceland Undertaking the 360 International Exchange programme at the University of Iceland was a life-changing experience that I will never forget. While there were many challenges in applying to the host university and getting all the documentation required to get into Iceland, it was fully worth it as I…Continue…
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Annelise (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at McGill University I always intended on doing a semester exchange at university, and I waited patiently for the end of covid to finally get the opportunity to go! McGill was actually not my first choice for exchange partners, but looking back, I’m so grateful that McGill is where I ended up !…Continue…
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Keane (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at Indiana University My exchange at Indiana University Bloomington First Impressions: Having never been outside the Asia-Pacific region, the first moments upon arriving in America were very special to me. My first impressions upon arriving in Bloomington is how beautiful the campus and the town was. From the limestone buildings to the plethora…Continue…
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Hine (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The Chinese University of Hong Kong One of the first things I considered when choosing my Global Studies degree was the role understanding different cultures would have in my learning experience. It was upon this consideration that I knew I wanted to go on exchange to Asia, thus my search for exchange…Continue…
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Daniel (Sem 2, 2023)
My Exchange at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill My exchange experience at the University of North Carolina (UNC) program was an enriching journey filled with personal growth, cultural exploration, and academic challenges. Despite my initial plans to study overseas after high school, the pandemic rendered that inherently impossible. However, in 2022, during…Continue…
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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…