Thursday nights in Angers, France: CSEP W23 Andrew Holm
My favorite part of going on exchange was…
Networking with a variety of students with different backgrounds, in addition to forming connections and learning from the local community. Also, I enjoyed travelling wherever and whenever possible to further see the cultural differences between towns and even countries!
Going on exchange challenged me because…
Although I reside in Montreal and have my family in Toronto, I have never been completely separated from my loved ones. The decision to exchange in France challenged me because I would have to be completely reliant on my abilities and determined to thrive independently in a foreign country.
I recommend going on exchange because…
As a great mentor of mine once said, “It is important to draw wisdom from many different places. If you take it from only one place, it become rigid and stale. Understanding others, and the other nations can help you become whole.” After living abroad for 4 months, visiting multiple countries and experiencing different cultures, I came to know myself better by sharing experiences with others whose backgrounds differed from my own.
I felt like I made a great decision to go on exchange when…
I arrived on orientation day at my school and met dozens of other students who like me were a little anxious but just as excited to try something new!
