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Sienna
🇬🇧 from United Kingdom
🇯🇵Sapporo

I would really recommend Sapporo as a study destination! I came to Japan having only visited once before, and I found Sapporo very accessible while still getting the Japanese experience. It the perfect size city (2m popu…

Sep 2025–Aug 2026
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julie
🇫🇷 from France
🇬🇧London

It’s a very preicous experience because London is culturally rich, with plenty of accessible activities and constant opportunities to meet people and go out. However, it’s a city where everything is expensive, especiall…

Sep 2025–Aug 2026
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Anastasia Schädel
🇩🇪 from Germany
🇲🇽Mexico City

Mexico is a beautiful country and rich in culture. There is so much to see in Mexico City. The food is great and people are very nice. I really appreciate my time here! Try out and eat as many tacos as you can! For livin…

Mar–Aug 2026
YYannik
Yannik
🇩🇪 from Germany
🇨🇱Santiago

I highly recommend Santiago de Chile. In my search for the safest country in South America, I deliberately chose Chile—specifically Santiago. After my five-month stay, I can definitely confirm that this was the right dec…

Feb–Jul 2026
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Anna
🇳🇱 from Netherlands
🇨🇱Santiago

I had a great time, and really liked all the people. The Chilean people but also the exchange students. I feel like there is a lot to do and I always had fun going out to dinner, for drinks or for partying. The only thin…

Feb–Jul 2026
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Juliette
🇫🇷 from France
🇨🇱Santiago

I love Chile! It’s a country that isn’t very well known in Europe, but it’s beautiful, with stunning landscapes. What’s great is that you can travel all over Chile by bus for next to nothing! I live in Barrio Itali…

Jul 2025–Jul 2026
SSiiri
Siiri
🇫🇮 from Finland
🇨🇱Santiago

You have so many different unique travel options from Santiago which you can do during your exchange. The city itself is also nice, it's chill but also offers nice places to go out. We stayed in an apartment in Centro wh…

Mar–Jul 2026
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Christian
🇩🇪 from Germany
🇨🇱Santiago

Amazing experience. I experienced a whole new culture and meet many amazing people on the way. I also was able to start learning a new language, which is amazing. Be safe, but also get out of your comfort zone!

Feb–Jul 2026
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Daniel
🇬🇧 from United Kingdom
🇨🇱Santiago

Costs are cheaper than at home but more expensive than I thought, although since I started to going to the local market it's much cheaper. Social life is great especially as most people don't have as much study while o…

Jul 2025–Jul 2026
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Melchior
🇫🇷 from France
🇨🇱Santiago

Incredible experience. Great destination to travel a lot. Housing can be find for €250/m but usually around €350-400. Important to chose well where to live, some neighbourhoods are’nt that safe. I’ll recomand barrio Ital…

Feb–Jul 2026
MMelle
Melle
🇳🇱 from Netherlands
🇨🇱Santiago

Santiago is one of the most diverse and safe cities in South America! There’s so much to do, great restaurants on every corner and the views of the Andes are incredible. Really easy to get housing via exchange agents (sh…

Feb–Jul 2026
AAstrid
Astrid
🇸🇪 from Sweden
🇨🇱Santiago

I spent my exchange semester in Santiago and lived in Providencia, close to Parque Bustamante, through Chilean Way Houses. Overall, I would highly recommend both the city and the area for exchange students. My univer…

Feb–Jul 2026
CCapucine
Capucine
🇧🇪 from Belgium
🇨🇱Valparaíso

I really loved it! I arrived alone, but some people who already knew the city told me everything I needed to know. Valparaíso is not the safest city, but you get used to it quite quickly. You should not take your phone o…

Aug 2025–Jul 2026
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Joanna
🇦🇹 from Austria
🇨🇱Santiago

I lived in Barrio Italia in a big house with many other exchange students. A common option is to stay with Rumi or Santiago Exchange, and I can really recommend it. You meet a lot of people right away, and most of the ho…

Feb–Jul 2026
HHeinz Hosp
Heinz Hosp
🇦🇹 from Austria
🇨🇱Santiago

Absolute blast. The travels that are possible from this location are just insane. Desert here and stunning Mountain landscape there and the City in the middle. The people are very kind, helpful and understanding. Bar…

Feb–Jul 2026