Student interviews

”I would always encourage others to do it”

Meet Alexander Malmström, studying Human Resources - Work and Organizational Psychology at University West. His academic journey took an intriguing turn as he went on an exchange semester to northern Italy, LIUC Università Cattaneo, located in Castellanza, just outside Milan.

”One of the most valuable experiences...”

During his Industrial Engineering & Management studies at University West William Arkemar went on an exchange to Lyon, France. Reflecting on his trip, William expresses, "This is one of the most valuable experiences so far in my adult life; it was very enriching in so many ways. It was also one of the most fun experiences, totally unforgettable!"

”I also met so many kind people in Namibia”

”An exchange semester is so much more than just studying”

”I will miss all the fun things we’ve been doing”

”Adapting to a new culture and meeting new people has taught me a lot about myself”

”It will be the time of your life”

Tilde Staff, is currently studying the International Programme in Politics and Economics (IPPE) at University West. She has been on an exchange semester at Masaryk University in Brno, the second-largest city in Czech Republic.

”The views we saw were breathtaking”

”It has been a great time and definitely the most fun experience I have had...”

Oskar Andersson, a Mechanical Engineering student at University West, describes his exchange in Madrid at UC3M as the best decision of his university life. He highlights the joy of exploring beautiful places, making lifelong friends, and the challenge of adjusting to a different academic structure.

”The people of Namibia are friendly and curios, thus no day can be boring”

”It starts a process of critical thinking that I believe is very important”

”Ive developed personally and opened up opportunities to work abroad after my degree.”

Anna Edlund, a Mechanical Engineering student at University West, describes her transformative exchange experience in Madrid at Carlos III Universidad Madrid. She highlights personal development and cultural insights, emphasizing that studying abroad was one of her best decisions ever.