As my four month exchange in Mexico is rapidly coming to an end, I've been
thinking about how great the experience has been. So for anyone who's
considering of doing an exchange program here are 10 reasons to convince you to
do so!
10. Study in a new environment, learn new ways to manage your studies and a different education system. You will look at things from a new perspective.
9. It will look great on your resume. To be able to say you spend part of your degree studying in another country will show that you are adventurous, open-minded and confident. All qualities an employer would love to have in an employee.
8. Travel. While in your host country, you will have plenty of opportunities to travel to other cities and even other neighbouring countries.
7. Become more independent. You will most likely have to find yourself a place to live, cook your own food, do your own cleaning and washing as well as plan your own holidays, manage your budget and your time. So if you were living with your parents before this gives you a change to do things by yourself for once! And it's fun!
7. Become more independent. You will most likely have to find yourself a place to live, cook your own food, do your own cleaning and washing as well as plan your own holidays, manage your budget and your time. So if you were living with your parents before this gives you a change to do things by yourself for once! And it's fun!
6. Improve your self-esteem. A semester on exchange will surely make you more confident, easy-going and friendy. Nearly everyday you meet new people and challenge yourself 
to try new things so by the end of the exchange you won't recognise yourself!
to try new things so by the end of the exchange you won't recognise yourself!5. The food! One of my favourite things about travelling is the food, and when you stay in a country for an extended period of time you will really get to try all the different foods. I took Mexican cooking classes and learnt how to make delicious things such as mole, enchiladas, chile poblano, sopa tortilla, and sooo much more. I can't wait to go home and test the recipes out on my family and friends.
4. Experience a different culture. Living in a country such as Mexico with such a rich culture and history has been a very enriching experience. I took two courses on Mexican history and culture so it was great to understand the places we visited and the museums we saw. Also this semester Mexico was celebrating 200 years since Independence and 100 years since the Revolution, two very proud moments in Mexican history.
3. The parties. Almost everyday there is a party you are invited to. Whether it be at a club, house, bar or beach, you can never ever be bored on exchange!
2. Learn a language. If you choose to embark on an exchange in a country that doesn't speak your language it gives you the perfect opporunity to learn a new language. When I arrived in Mexico, I could barely introduce myself, but now I feel confident to have a conversation completely in Spanish. It's a great feeling when you realise how much you've improved in a few short months. And of course I feel much more confident travelling through Latin America now.
1. The people. I've met some amazing people in the past four months, and I can now say I've got best friends in all corners of the world- France, Spain, Germany, Singapore, Finland, USA, Canada, Mexico, Czech Republic,
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