Becoming an exchange student offers stimulation for developing in an alternative and multi-faceted environment. As an ADA University student, you can take advantage of one of our International Exchange Programs, an opportunity to study for up to one year in a partner university, while earning credits towards your ADA degree. An International Exchange Program combines study and travel and helps students broaden their horizons, gain a rich understanding of another culture or even learn a new language through practical immersion in another country. It is a rewarding experience that may turn into one of the best chapters of your ADA experience.
Koç University, Turkey
Spring Semester, 2017
I learned about Exchange Program opportunity provided by ADA University and decided to apply. My nomination to Koç University in Turkey, with the Erasmus+ scholarship program was a brilliant opportunity.
These four months spent in Istanbul were an amazing experience. I have made international friends, met new professors, staff, explored the city, and, most importantly, accumulated memories to keep. It was also a great pleasure to introduce my own country, its traditions, cuisine, and culture to other people and see how their eyes sparkled with excitement for Azerbaijan.
Also, this exchange program helped me to find out my own weaknesses and strengths. I encountered several challenges throughout the exchange program, as it was the first time when I experienced staying away from home for such a long period, I got homesick.
I managed to gain new skills. I took “Photography Basics” course at Koç University: enrollment in the art-related course and discovering something other than politics was extremely exciting. Initially, I was anxious, but then I found myself in the streets of Istanbul capturing photos with my favorite camera. Moreover, the most striking part of my exchange experience was the fact that I could overcome my biggest fear - height. I had a paragliding flight with the height of 650 meters while traveling to Pamukkale, Traverten.
I am really thankful to ADA University and to the Office of International Affairs for this opportunity.
It is definitely worth trying- just be brave! ”
KAIST, South Korea
Spring Semester, 2017
Initially, the idea of being an exchange student at KAIST was intimidating to me, because of their tough system, however, my thoughts altered after I came here. It is definitely worth trying it. Just be brave! You are going to be mesmerized by Korea's spring with its vibrant colors of plants, the scent of the cherry blossom flowers. I'm not even talking about the people- you are going to get acquainted with a lot of people from different nationalities with whom you are going to become friends. Professors have several Teaching Assistants, who are available to answer questions. I still agree with the idea that studying is hard, but it is quite achievable.
Michigan State University, USA
Spring Semester, 2016
From the beginning, my eagerness for participating in this program was more about developing myself personally by living independently and overcoming challenges alone. When I landed on Michigan, firstly, the very cold weather and knowing that it would last for three months terrified me. Especially for a person who loves sunny weather, it was depressing. Then came other things that I had to get used to such as a new culture, a new place and so on. Those were challenges I faced and overcame while studying hard to be successful at my host university. But by making friends and enjoying my limited time in the US, I could deal with them.
I especially liked how all exchange students that came to MSU from different countries were organized from the beginning of the semester. Sharing similar feelings and facing similar challenges created a feeling of closeness among us. Visiting Washington D.C. in the spring break with those students was a remarkable part of my semester.
For additional activities, I joined MSU's UNA club and visited the UN's headquarter in New York on Members' Day and participated in the 8th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference. There were 800 people participating in that conference, some of whom were students from different universities all around the world. That was an unforgettable trip and experience! Finally, when I was back, I could only see positive results of my efforts. Now, I feel way more independent and believe in myself than I used to do. I consider it as the most important outcome of my exchange program. As a returnee student, I would strongly advise other students to take this chance to make a memorable part of their student lives!
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