Benefits of International Exchange

Going on Exchange as part of your ECU degree has many wonderful benefits:

• A unique international experience
• An excellent networking opportunity
• Opportunity to make new friends from many different countries
• Gain a different academic experience
• Travel the world
• Increased self confidence
• Independence
• Do things you never thought were possible
• Expand you understanding of the world
• Improve your knowledge of different cultures
• Learn a language
• Enhance your employability
• Appreciate home
• Have fun
• All Units/subjects studied abroad will be credited towards your ECU degree*

*You must gain prior academic approval for all subjects/units undertaken overseas to ensure that you will receive academic credit upon successful completion of those subjects/units.

Student Quotes

"Being on exchange built up my self confidence enormously, teaching me how to be responsible for my own experiences. It was a journey of self-discovery for me. I found out who I was completely apart from who I am with and where I am - I found that often my identity was cemented by my friends, family, boyfriend. But in this environment where no one knows anything about you, you discover the parts of yourself that are innately you, regardless of all this other stuff. I feel well-rounded now, knowing that I am strong enough and independent enough to deal with tough situations and to truly put myself out there. I made friends in Canada that are like family to me now, and I stay in touch with them ion the same way that I stayed in touch with my family while I was over there." - Johanna Bargmann

"Expanding your group of friends has to be one of the most rewarding and greatest feelings I have from going on exchange. I have met so many fantastic people from all over the world whom I call my best mates. I now have accommodation on every continent, and of course they all have accommodation with me here in Perth if ever need be." - Jayden Bryant