North America
 
Zereyacob Girma
University of Chicago
Trimester 2 (2011/2012)

The exchange program was a great experience, and I recommend it highly. Firstly, the exposure to different cultures in and out of class was life changing. In class, I appreciated that most classes championed the Asia context. I learned a great deal about the business environment in Asia, and how it is similar to or different from the rest of the world. Outside of class, no other location beats the pull Singapore has of people from all over the world. The exchange student community is very strong and open to engage in various activities.

Furthermore, NTU has the most friendly, professional and supportive admin staff you can imagine. Everything was very organized from the beginning and we did not have to worry about a lot of school and non-school related items. Orientation was very useful and we felt at home right away. NTU has fantastic facilities and resources. All the classrooms, computer labs, research facilities (especially for industry data), and student space are top-notch and conducive to a great learning experience. Transportation in between campuses is very convenient. Dinner is always provided, making it easy for us to focus only on learning.

Experiences of Outgoing Participants