Category: Exchange Students

Youth often get underestimated. Our thoughts and opinions are often disregarded and we are seen as too young to effect social, environmental and political change. The reason I decided to apply to this program is to break away from that stereotype and prove that teenagers can help create prosperity in the world. In an attempt…

I am writing with the view to expressing my interest in exchange program in IT field at IUBH (University of Applied Sciences) University. As I have been involved in this area of study, both learning other countries experience in the field of IT (Information Technology) and making best use of it in my future career…

Integration and diversity This planet, socially and culturally speaking is becoming smaller, our borders are being erased a point considered a threat by many right-winged parties, it is easier for people and goods to travel further and cheaper which is great news for the service sector companies, we are able to share our knowledge and…

Japanese are considered to be one of the most polite nations in the world. Are they, however, polite when it comes to Westerners? I question this because of the Japanese homogeneity and the fact that they were closed to the world, which even more strengthens the existence of a so-called West and East dichotomy, one…

From February 2017 to June 2017 I stayed in Vancouver, Canada, as an exchange student. During my stay, I had the opportunity to explore an outlandish culture, get to know countless people, and try out new and unfamiliar activities. My openness to experience led me to my participation in a program called Best Buddies International,…

Which is worse? To build 17 years of life and leave it behind for a year, or to build one year of life and leave it behind forever? A year ago, I had to make the biggest decision of my life. I had to choose between staying home and finishing high school earlier with all…