Testimonials - International exchange students

Read what our international exchange students share about their experience at UVic!

Jeroen Cuppen

“I had a really, really good time here in Vic. The university was nice, there were a lot of people helping me…. The most important thing that I learned is that I can just go somewhere and meet a lot of super nice people. So yeah, I would recommend it to everybody!”

HAN University of Applied Sciences (the Netherlands) - Spring 23/24 

 

Marcel Krumpeck

“Thank you so much for the amazing time at UVic! It was a real pleasure to have spent the semester here.”

FHWien der WKW (Austria) - Spring 23/24 

 

Constanza Gallardo

“This experience has given me many things, but the most important thing is that it helped me grow as a person and as a future professional, and I recommend it 100%. Vic, the truth is that I was very surprised, I didn't expect to like it so much. (…) Thanks to this experience I was also able to do many activities and travel to many places.”

Universidad Andrés Bello (Chile) - Spring 23/24 

 

Jeremy Sowerbutts

“Experiencing an abroad exchange at UVic has been great, the sun (getting out of the UK rain), and I made so many different friends from so many different places.… I’ve been to so many places that I can't remember to be honest. I obviously studied as well. It's just been great!”

Roehampton University (UK) - Spring 23/24 

 

Paul Saric

“My experience as an exchange student at this beautiful university in Vic was great. I definitely encourage other students back home to do a semester abroad because it really widens your horizons and it's a very enriching experience.”

Fontys International Business Studies (the Netherlands) - Spring 23/24 

 

María Fernanda Gutiérrez

“My experience in Vic has been wonderful. At first, I was very afraid to interact with people, because they speak Catalan. In spite of that, it has been easy, and I have felt at home.”

Universidad del Atlántico (Colombia) - Spring 23/24 

 

Isidora Canales

“This experience was spectacular to me! The UVic Buddies helped us and guided us a lot, and also they included us in many activities, which brought us closer to the University and Vic.”

Universidad Andrés Bello (Chile) - Spring 23/24 

 

Astrid Lund

“Thank you very much for five nice months here at UVIC. I really enjoyed my time here and feel like I have so many memories that I carry with me home.”

University College Copenhagen (Denmark) - Spring 23/24 

 

Joep Rutjes

“Thank you for the great experience of studying abroad. It was one of the best experiences of my life. I appreciate how well you organized it so much for the Erasmus students and all the planned activities. It made me feel immediately at home.”

Breda University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands - Autumn 22/23 

 

Shafira Muradin

“My experience was really welcoming and really warm. I felt that the school was very open towards all the Erasmus students as well, especially in the first week with the introduction. I experienced a lot of other people; it made me feel less scary about the fact that I am abroad, and I think that the school offers a lot of activities as well for you to participate and be engaged with the other Erasmus from other countries.”

Hogeschool Utrecht, the Netherlands - Spring 22/23

 

Salma Cisneros

“It has been the most incredible experience I have lived in recent years. I have met many people from different parts of the world, it has been very exciting to be able to see so many cultures and the contrast between my culture and the Spanish culture, like also those of other Erasmus students. The only thing I can tell you is to come with an open mind and that you are going to enjoy it a lot.”

Universidad de León, Mexico - Spring 22/23

Ugnius Mickus

“I want to say a huge thank you for the given opportunity at your University for my Erasmus exchange program. Those were the 5 months I can guarantee I will never forget. Thank you for hosting it, welcoming me, providing great classes and for all the experiences.”

Hogeschool Rotterdam, the Netherlands - Autumn 22/23

Lea Curetti

“I really liked my experience here at UVic because all the team is just so welcoming and so warm, and everyone is keeping an eye out for each other. It’s really nice to be aware that people are still kind in this world. I would do it again, 100%.”

Bath Spa University, UK - Spring 22/23

 

Mariam Grigoryan

“I really enjoyed the time I spent in Spain and I would definitely recommend UVic to the new international students!”

Arteveldehogeschool, Belgium - Autumn 22/23 

 

Hannes Weiß

“A big thank you for your kind support and help that made my semester abroad possible and very nice. It was an unbelievable experience and will always be one of my favourite memories!”

Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Ravensburg, Germany - Autumn 22/23

Bart Dirne

“I really enjoyed it. I have met a lot of new people; I can say that they are my friends now. The school itself is very beautiful, it’s very nice. I love the subjects. The city, Vic, has a special place in my heart. What else can I say, it’s just amazing.”

Fontys School of Sport Studies, the Netherlands - Spring 22/23

Samuel van Houdt

“I'm glad to have spent such a wonderful time at your university and in Vic itself. Vic and UVic have certainly conquered a special place in my memory.”

Fontys School of HRM and Psychology, the Netherlands - Autumn 22/23

Felix Pappe

“I am filled with a sense of gratitude for the incredible journey I have been on. After ten wonderful months in Vic, I am now safely back in Germany. Thank you so much for this experience, the interesting lectures and the support during this time. All this was only possible due to your help and great work, which I appreciate so much.”

Ostfalia Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften, Germany - Spring 22/23

Maria Varbanova

“I’m very satisfied of the time that I spent here. I had the most amazing three months. I really fell in love with this wonderful city, the lovely people here, the magnificent traditions and holidays and last, but not least, the tasteful local cuisine! I will be forever grateful that I had the chance to experience this adventure called Erasmus!”

Medical University-Varna, Bulgaria - Spring 22/23