For me there wasn’t a better course to choose than Psychology – after all what’s more interesting than people? I also knew a study exchange was something I definitely wanted to do and did not even consider universities that didn’t offer this opportunity.

I was hoping that studying abroad would expose me to new ways of learning and teaching methods, bring new perspectives, and challenge the paradigm and norms I was used to.

I was also excited about the new level of independence it would bring and the personal growth I knew I would gain from a year abroad. Most of all I knew this was an opportunity I would only get once in my lifetime and one that could not be missed no matter how daunting it might seem.