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Meet Elfie Lach-Aidelbaum

Hi! My name is Elfie and I'm a third year student majoring in Community, Public affairs and Policy studies and minoring in Sustainability Studies. I love travelling and exploring a diversity of cultures and landscapes! I studied abroad in Auckland, New Zealand in the winter 2024 semester. The exchange was eye opening and brought me more independence, new friendships, greater self-confidence, and deeper appreciation for Maori culture. I would highly recommend that students embark on an international journey as it greatly enriches our education and our lives. 

AUT Orientation week, Maori dancers: CSEP W24 Elfie Lach-Aidelbaum

Program: Community and Public Affairs

 

Level: Undergraduate

 

Host Country: New Zealand

 

Host Institution: Auckland University of Technology

 

Exchange Semester: Winter 2024

 

Languages Spoken: English, French, German 

My experience abroad

Aranga coastal hike, New Zealand: CSEP W24 Elfie Lach-Aidelbaum

 

The one thing I wished I would have known before going on exchange is.

That everything costs more in New Zealand than in Canada and it is important to budget money carefully there. 

Going on exchange challenged me because...

I was far away from my family and friends and had to build a whole new life there.

I recommend going on exchange because...

It opens your eyes to new customs and allows you to grow as a human and become more well-rounded. 

A tip I would give to students applying for exchange is…

Doing thorough research on the countries and schools that interest you and reading past student reports. 

Want to learn more about what an exchange in New Zealand would be like?

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