Anna B, Bachelor of Creative Industries

Aalto University, Finland (Semester 2, 2016)

Ten tips for anyone ready to go on the ride.

1. Consider your options. I wanted to go to Leads England and ended up at Aalto University Finland. A huge blessing
2. Take risks
3. The people you meet on exchange will change your life. Make the most of every moment last
4. Be who you want to be on exchange. You are in a new place you can test a new version of you.
   
5. Get dirty. Travel to the small places they are always the best. Be a traveler not tourist. Experience a place don’t just visit it.
6. Find snow it is great
7. Take advantage of the experiences this new university offers you. You never know the impact it has on you till when you get back.
8. Embrace change it’s all part of the ride.
9. Student discounts are life use it.
10. The ride will be over before you know it. Enjoy it