{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Kia Ora & Guten Tag: Exchange Stories","title":"One Year in Freiburg: Gemma's Exchange Journey","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/a7c739e0\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1959,"description":"Kia ora & Guten Tag! In this episode, host Mareike Schmidt chats with Gemma Dykshoorn, a University of Auckland student who spent a full exchange year at the University of Freiburg in Germany.Gemma shares what it was like to live and study in Germany for twelve months — from navigating the application process with 360International to settling into life in Freiburg. With Dutch roots and a strong connection to Europe, she reflects on cultural surprises, academic life, and what “being among ze Germans” really felt like.Whether you’re curious about studying abroad, applying for exchange, or just love hearing real student stories, this episode is packed with insight, humour, and practical advice.🎒In this episode, we talk about:Why Gemma chose Freiburg for her exchangeHer experience applying through 360International at UoAFirst impressions and culture shock momentsWhat surprised her most about German lifeLowlights, highlights, and everything in betweenHow the exchange shaped her career goalsHer top tips for future exchange studentsIf you enjoyed this episode, follow Kia Ora & Guten Tag: Exchange Stories on your favourite podcast app and share it with someone dreaming of studying abroad.Bis bald — see you soon!More general information about the University in Freiburghttps://uni-freiburg.deCheck out exchange options with 360International at University of Aucklandhttps://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/study-options/360-international.htmlStay informed about opportunities with DAAD Scholarships https://www.daad-newzealand.org/en/find-funding/scholarship-database/Your options to study German Abroad with the University of Aucklandhttps://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/arts/current-students/student-exchange-and-study-abroad0/study-abroad/german.html-------This podcast is made possible with support from the DAAD Lectureship Programme.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/MtsU3NiL34Ru26UjchlPjQEpHFOc2rZCV65wk2u_7JM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hZWY0/NTVlNjEzYjJiMzNk/MmM2OWMxNTg5Y2E1/MWNmMS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}