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You can contact the students if you’re interested in hearing about their study abroad experience. Ask them for practical hints and tips about living abroad and travel arrangements, what the everyday life at the study destination was like, how they dealt with culture shock and which courses they thought were the best. Each of the students listed here is happy to help, so don’t hesitate to shoot them an email!
Warmadewa University - Bali, Indonesia
Ali & Ilona
ali.oezdemir@yahoo.com
Languages: English, German
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Ali & Ilona
brittbogers@live.nl
Languages: Dutch, English
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Ali & Ilona
ali.oezdemir@yahoo.com
Languages: Dutch, English
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Ali & Ilona
GERMANY
ali.oezdemir@yahoo.com
Languages: English, German
“Hey there! When we first planned our semester abroad, we were accepted to a university in Canada. But then we came across Asia Exchange and were amazed by the opportunity to study in Bali. Looking back, we could not be more grateful for letting the chance go of studying in Canada and going to Bali instead. In one semester, we grew personally and developed a business out of there after returning a half year later. Now we commute between Germany and Bali and love to call Bali my second home. A semester abroad is the best possibility to learn a lot about yourself and grow personally. Go to Bali, do some yoga, find your inner peace, and awake your true potential.
If there is anything you want to know about our study experience or living in Bali, please don’t hesitate to shoot us an E-Mail.”
Britt
Country: Netherlands
Email: brittbogers@live.nl
Languages: Dutch, English
Kind regards,
Britt Bogers
Ali & Ilona
GERMANY
ali.oezdemir@yahoo.com
Languages: English, German
“Hey there! When we first planned our semester abroad, we were accepted to a university in Canada. But then we came across Asia Exchange and were amazed by the opportunity to study in Bali. Looking back, we could not be more grateful for letting the chance go of studying in Canada and going to Bali instead. In one semester, we grew personally and developed a business out of there after returning a half year later. Now we commute between Germany and Bali and love to call Bali my second home. A semester abroad is the best possibility to learn a lot about yourself and grow personally. Go to Bali, do some yoga, find your inner peace, and awake your true potential.
If there is anything you want to know about our study experience or living in Bali, please don’t hesitate to shoot us an E-Mail.”
Britt
Netherlands
brittbogers@live.nl
Languages: Dutch, English,
Kind regards,
Britt Bogers
Yrsa
Netherlands
yrsar2002@live.com
Languages: Dutch, English
“Hey everyone, I’m Yrsa Roelofs, I’m from the Netherlands and I’m studying at Warmadewa University in Bali for the spring semester of 2023. I always knew that I wanted to study abroad, and my preference has always been to go to Asia. When I stumbled across Asia Exchange I immediately knew that I wanted to join one of their programs. The culture, nature, weather, and food of Indonesia have so far been amazing and I can’t wait to explore this island in the next couple of months. If you have any questions or would like further information, I will happily answer your questions!”
Udayana University - Bali, Indonesia
Ines
France
inesvvb12@gmail.com
Languages: French, English
“Hi, I am currently studying at the University of Udayana in Bali thanks to the Asia Exchange program. As part of my Bachelor’s degree in International Business, I decided to do my second semester abroad. The University of Udayana caught my attention and I wanted to discover Bali, its beautiful landscapes and its culture. After talking to the Asia Exchange staff, I wanted to be part of this adventure. Now, I don’t regret anything! We have a great time between the courses, the visits, and the various activities: there is something for everyone! If you are hesitating or have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me, I will happily answer you.”
Viktoria
Heroldsbach, Germany
viktoria.dehm@gmail.com
Languages: German, English, Spanish
“Rahajeng sore! I am Viktoria a 20 year old student from Germany. I am very excited to spend my fifth semester at Udayana University in Bali, Indonesia. My love for surfing and nature made me looking for study abroad programs in Bali. Luckily I came across Asia Exchange who helped me to get my semester credited and supported me with every single question I had. If you are interested in how my semester is going or if you have any further questions, I would be happy to hear from you.“
SOLANGE
Germany
SOLANGEAFELI@OUTLOOK.DE LANGUAGES: GERMAN, ENGLISH
“My name is Solange and I’m studying Business Administration and I did a semester abroad at Udayana University in Bali from February to May 2023. I decided to enrich my studies with a semester abroad towards the end of my Master’s degree. As far as I can tell, I had the best time of my life there! It was a wonderful mix of studying and the opportunity to travel and get to know the country and culture of Indonesia. Are you thinking about doing a semester abroad? No matter what question you have, don’t be afraid and just contact me via email or Instagram! I would love to help you and share my experience and tips that I gained during this time.”
Audrey
France
audrey.seck@audencia.com
Languages: French, English
“Hi everyone ! I’m Audrey from France and I will study at Udanaya University in Bali ! I can’t wait to begin my semester in this beautiful island ! As a Eurasian, finally visiting Asia is a dream come true. In Bali, you can, for sure, realize your dreams : swim with dolphins, surf the world’s best waves, visit unique temples, see sunrises at the top of Mont Batur, discover a culture quite different from your own. In short, an incredible semester of unique experiences. So, grab your chance too, don’t hesitate to sign up and take the plunge. An experience like this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I will be happy to share with you everything I know and answer your questions and give you all advice you need !“
Zoe
German/ studies in the Netherlands
zoe.weihrauch@gmx.de
Languages: German, English
“Hey! I am Zoe from Germany, and I am studying Marketing Management in Venlo, the Netherlands. I am going to study at Udayana University in Bali, Indonesia, in the upcoming Autumn semester of 2023. Since I began my studies, my biggest dream was to do a semester abroad, but at the beginning, I wasn’t sure where to go. Then I found Asia Exchange and decided to go to Bali with two of my best friends. I am really excited about meeting new people, learning more about the Balinese and Indonesian cultures, and exploring the beautiful landscape.If you have any questions regarding Asia Exchange and/or Bali or just want to talk about my experiences, I am more than happy to help!”
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies - Seoul, South Korea
Nastassja
Wildeck Obersuhl, Germany
nastassja880@gmail.com
Languages: German, English, Japanese, Spanish
“Hi! I’m Nastassja and I studied at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies for not only one but two semesters! I guess I couldn’t get enough of Seoul since it’s an incredible city with so many things to explore… I am truly happy that I jumped out of my comfort zone to go to Korea although it is so different from my home country. The time is spent there shaped me in so many aspects…the fun stories, the memorable moments, and the sad goodbyes. But I can say for sure that living in Seoul for a year was the best decision I made until now. I know that the whole journey can feel difficult for you at times so I am happy to help you!”
Best wishes
Nastassja
NOAH
Buchholz, Germany
zyburanoah@yahoo.de
Languages: German, English, Japanese, Spanish
“Hello, I’m currently studying at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Seoul with Asia Exchange.
I am having a great time enjoying the amazing food culture, convenience stores, perfect infrastructure and a very international atmosphere of the university, not to mention karaoke.
If you have any questions concerning Korea, please don’t hesitate to contact me”
Best regards
Noah
Umeda
Lokken, Denmark
Umeda13@live.dk
Languages: Danish, English
“Hello! My name is Umeda Hoffmann, I am 25 years old and I am from Denmark. I am a former Hankuk University of Foreign Studies student where I studied for one semester in 2021. It was the best time of my life. I met so many close friends, experienced a new culture and food and tried to study and live abroad for a while. I found the university through Asia Exchange and applied through them. They were super helpful throughout the whole process before arriving and during my stay in Seoul, and made my experience a lot easier and better. I am currently still in Seoul where I live and work as an English teacher but also as an ambassador for Asia Exchange. My role includes various things including helping future students coming to Seoul and participate in meetings. I look very much forward for this collaboration and the cooperation between Asia Exchange and I – I will be happy to help!”
TIA
Joensuu, Finland
ttiajessica@gmail.com
Languages: Finnish, English
“Hi! My name is Tia and I’m doing my bachelor’s degree at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. Moving to Korea was one of my dreams and now that I’m here, I can wholeheartedly say that moving here to study was one of the best decisions of my life! Living in Korea gives you an amazing opportunity to dive deeper into the colorful culture of the country and to learn more about yourself at the same time. Studying at HUFS means that you have the chance to take interesting courses on various fields from business to law to culture studies and many more, and to enjoy the lively university life. And it also gives you the chance to make friends for lifetime from all around the world!
If you have any questions related to Korea, don’t hesitate to contact me! I’m happy to help you.”
Hanyang University - Seoul, South Korea
Akank scha
Bargfeld Stegen, Germany
dhawan_akankscha@hotmail.com
Languages: German, English, Hindi
“Hi everyone! I studied at Hanyang University. Visiting South Korea has always been a dream of mine, which is why, when I came across Asia Exchange, I knew that this was a chance I couldn’t let go. I can’t wait for all the great experiences. I hope that, just like me, you will also be able to start your journey.”
Stefan
Germany
stefan_pollinger@yahoo.com
Languages: German, English
“Hey, everyone! I’m Stefan from Germany and I’m studying Computer Science at Hanyang University in the spring semester 2023! I always wanted to visit South Korea and experience the culture firsthand. Asia Exchange has made that dream possible and I can’t wait to meet new friends there! This is a huge step for anyone to take and I hope with my new experiences I will be able to help future students start this journey as well! So if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask! I will do my best to help you!”
FULYA
Hildesheim, Germany
fulya_kirnak@hotmail.de
Languages: German, English, Turkish, French and Korean
“Hey, guys! I‘m Fulya from Germany and I’m currently studying architecture at Hanyang University on the Erica Campus. Having the opportunity to study one semester abroad in South Korea was one of the best experiences in my life. I experienced a completely different culture and made new friends from all around the world. I had the chance to travel around the country and taste different traditional foods. I am really enjoying the food, culture and the environment, it‘s completely another world here! If you have any further questions about South Korea, regarding studying here, or even how to deal with finding vegetarian/halal food. Please feel free to contact me. I will try my best to answer all the questions!”
Universiti Putra Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Agnès
France
bosseragnes@gmail.com
Languages: English, French
” Hi everyone! I went to Malaysia to do my second semester and without lying, it was the best travel in my entire life. You can do everything you want, drink a coconut on the paradise beach, take pictures with monkeys even if sometimes they steal your snacks, do a trek in the forest, be the king of the world at 452 m on the floor… If you hesitate or have any questions, please don’t be shy and ask me. I will be happy to share with you everything I know and answer your questions!
One piece of advice: Let’s discover the world.”
Kasetsart University - Bangkok, Thailand
Iphigenia
Germany
iphigeniabalke@web.de
Languages: German, English
“Hey, my name is Iphigenia and I studied one semester in Bangkok, at the Kasetsart University. Doing a semester abroad was always a dream of me and it turned out as good as I thought it will be. I had an amazing time in Asia, travelled to so many new places, met so many new people and tasted a lot of different cuisines. The time in Asia made me much more self-confident and courageous in my personality. If If you have any concerns about organising your semester abroad, I can tell you that Asiaexchange was very helpful throughout the whole semester and has helped a lot with the organisation.
Studying abroad was one of the best decisions of my life and it gives you the chance to make friends for lifetime from all around the world and experience a city like a local. If you can, you should definitely take the chance and do it. You will not regret it! If you have any questions related to Thailand or accommodations in Bangkok, don’t hesitate to contact me! I would be very happy to help you and give some insides from my studies abroad.”
Léa
France
lea.lhermite@audencia.com
Languages: French, English
“Hello everyone! My name is Léa and I fell in love with Thailand in 2018 after a volunteer experience. As a student in a French business school, I had the opportunity to study abroad for a semester. Unfortunately, my school did not give me the opportunity to discover more about Asia. Thanks to Asia Exchange, I was able to realize my dream. Thailand is a wonderful country with very nice people, delicious food, and beautiful scenery. A real backpacker’s country! I am very happy to study at Kasetsart University and I will be happy to answer all your questions (experience, administration, courses, travel, local life…).”
Maëlis
France
maelis.desalettes@audencia.com
Languages: France, English
“Hey, everyone! I’m Maëlis from France, and I’m currently studying Business at Kasetsart University in Bangkok for the spring semester of 2023! I did half of my semester already, and my experience in Thailand has been beyond any expectations! I met a lot of incredible people there and shared experiences that I will remember all my life. This semester abroad allowed me to live the life that I dreamed of and to learn a lot about the world and myself! I wish everyone to live this kind of adventure once in his life and I will love to help you find yours!
I always wanted to live a life-changer experience as this one and Asia Exchange made it for me, so if I can help you with any questions about the semester abroad, don’t hesitate to ask. I will do my best to help you!”
Jean-Vianney
France
jeanvianney.durnerin@edu.em-lyon.com
Languages: French, English
“Hello, everyone. My name is Jean-Vianney and I studied abroad thanks to Asia Exchange in Bangkok. I’ve always wanted to go to South East Asia but my school didn’t offer me that opportunity. I decided to go there by my own means but it was not easy to connect with the university there. Asia Exchange made it all easy and I was able to go to this area that I wanted to discover so much. This was definitely the best experience of my life. I had the chance to discover a very welcoming culture and to travel all over South East Asia ! I would be very happy to answer your questions and help you make the right choice !”
Siam University - Bangkok, Thailand
Simon
Frankfurt, Germany
simon.hocevar@web.de
Languages: English, German
“Hi, I’m Simon Hocevar, a student at Goethe University in Frankfurt. I had the opportunity to participate in Asia Exchange’s program and study at Siam University in Thailand. It was a truly transformative experience for me as I was able to gain new knowledge, skills, and perspectives while fully immersing myself in Thai culture. I am grateful to Asia Exchange for providing me with such an unforgettable opportunity. Please do not hesitate to contact me for more information about my experience with Asia Exchange or for any advice on studying abroad in Asia.”
Prince of Songkla University - Phuket, Thailand
Angelina
German
aangelina@web.de
Languages: German, English
“Hello! I’m Angelina from Germany, and I studied for 2 semesters at PSU. I’m more than grateful that Asia Exchange enabled me to have this great opportunity and experience in Thailand. I wanted to experience a completely different world and a completely different culture compared to the Western world. Also, I am very interested in the tourism industry, so Phuket was a perfect choice. Feel free to ask me any questions. I’m more than happy to respond!”
Shanghai University - Shanghai, China
Viktoria
German
viktoria.lang@stud.hs-kempten.de
Languages: German, English
“Nǐmen hǎo! I’m Vika, 22 years old and a student from Germany! I will be studying at Shanghai University in China soon. From a very young age, I was fascinated by East Asian countries and am looking forward to finally being able to do my semester abroad. I am very lucky to have found my way to China through Asia Exchange. I look forward to learning about new cultures, languages, history, and experiences. I
ANÀHUAC CANCUN UNIVERSITY - Cancun, Mexico
Britney
Netherlands
britney.waasdorp@gmail.com
Languages: Dutch, English
“Hi, everyone, my name is Britney and in The Netherlands, I study Aviation at the Amsterdam University of Applied Science. In the upcoming semester, I will study International Tourism at the Universidad Anahuac in Cancun, Mexico. Several factors combined make Cancun a popular destination for beach lovers, partygoers, adventurers, and culture enthusiasts. I’m gonna explore everything in the Autumn 2023 semester! So, if you have any questions about the university, student life, or anything else you’re curious about, I’m happy to answer all your questions. Don’t hesitate to contact me with anything you want to know!“
EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY OF LISBON - Lisbon, Portugal
Alice Orlandelli
Mantova, Italy
orlandellialice24@gmail.com
Languages: Italian, English, French, German
“Hi everyone! My name is Alice and in the upcoming semester I will attend some Management courses at Universidade Europeia, here in Lisbon. From the very begging I felt that both the university and the city stroke my curiosity. There are so many things to experience, which you will never get tired of! The city is vibrant, rich in culture, it has beautiful landscapes and great experiences to join. People are very friendly and accommodating, you will for scure feel at home here in Lisbon!! I am already in love, I hope you will come and enjoy this too. Feel free to contact me for any doubt you may have, I am more than glad to help you!”
UNIVERSITY OF CAGLIARI - Sardinia, Italy
Filippa Nyqvist
Stockholm, Sweden
filippa.nyqvist@forward-college.eu
Languages: Swedish & English
“Hi! I was studying in Cagliari for a whole year. I ended up going to Sardinia at the very last minute and it was one of the best decisions of my life. Sardina has this natural beauty that makes every day fantastic. Sardina has a rich culture and amazing people who make you feel like home. If you want an authentic Italian experience, Sardina is the best place to go. It overexcited all of my expectations and I’ve made friends for life from Sardinia. I’m forever grateful for the experience. If you have any questions about making the decision to study in Italy you are more than welcome to contact me! I know that there were a lot of things that I wasn’t sure about before leaving so I’m happy to help you with everything.”
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