Tim Sora Marin Surf, Wollongong: CSEP W24 Marin Yordanov
The one thing I wished I would have known before going on exchange is…
That I would have so much fun that I would want to stay for a second semester! Honestly, do look into the option of staying for a second semester at your host university in case you decide that is something you would like to do once you're there!
My favorite part of going on exchange was…
Meeting people and going on adventures with them! I lived in an international hub residency called Ihouse. People from all over the world lived there and I was able to meet people from Germany, Japan, Spain, Slovenia, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Australia, Kuwait, Jordan and many others. Living in res was a fun experience, you would always have something to do as people would want to go to the beach, go play some sports, go out and life was always fun!
I recommend going on exchange because…
You are able to meet a lot of people from all over the world! You can experience different cultures, make a lot of friends, and go on adventures everyday! If you want to put yourself out of your comfort zone, experience a lot of novelties and travel around, then studying abroad is the place for you!
I felt like I made a great decision to go on exchange when…
A few weeks in I had made a lot of friends and I always had something to do! One of my goals when going on exchange was to talk to as many people as I could and learn about other cultures. I can safely say I achieved my goal and have made a lot of lifelong friends that I will be visiting around the globe. I do miss living in residency with them and going on adventures, but I know we will see each other again in the future!
