Why be an Exchange Student?
Why NOT?
My top 10 reasons to go on Exchange (in no particular order):
1. Learn a new language
2. Gain self-confidence (and, in my case, overcome social anxiety)
3. Make new friends - very interesting and worldly friends
4. Gain life skills - independence, resilience, problem-solving etc
5. Step outside your comfort zone (this is where we grow)
6. Looks great on the resumé
7. Learn more about yourself (and who you want to be)
8. Travel and experience beautiful locations
9. Understand different ways of thinking and doing things
10. Become more open-minded
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Actually LIVING in another country and culture, as opposed to dropping in on holiday, is an amazing learning experience. You will discover a whole new world in the place you are based, the people you meet and also in who you really are. You can't walk away from an experience like this unchanged.