My overall exchange experience is one of the most precious memories I have made in my University days. It is an experience where I would tell all students to not miss if they are given a chance.

On top of just being able to see the world and be able to avoid reality for those few months, my exchange has allowed me to discover who I am as a person outside my comfort zone; who I can be in a new place.

Having had my family by my side throughout my whole life, my exchange has given me a venue to leave what I've always known, allowing me to grow as an individual. 

I believe that it is only when you're miles away from home that you discover what values you genuinely hold true to yourself when no one is around to hold you accountable, what you miss and appreciate, what makes you spark.

But whatever exchange experience a person has really depend on how each individual makes it out to be.

You can choose to travel throughout that ~6 months, spend most of your weekends in your host country and spend time with the other exchange students, or a good mixture of both. But whatever option you choose, you would learn a whole lot about yourself.

In that 6 months, I have met a lot of new people and shared new laughter; went to new places, tasting new food and learned about various cultures.

Overall, it was an immensely eye-opening experience. I won’t say that exchange let you find who you are, but it brings you a step closer to understanding yourself.

Stephanie, from Singapore Management University, 
previously on exchange at LUISS Guido Carli (Italy).

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