I'm Aidana Mukanbetkalieva, and I'm excited to share my incredible exchange semester journey with you! I'm a senior student majoring in Economics at AUCA, and I recently had the privilege of spending a transformative semester in the city that never sleeps: New York!

The decision to participate in this exchange was driven by my desire to expand my horizons and gain a global perspective before stepping into the professional world.

My name is Zharkynai Maratbek kyzy, and I am a fourth-year student majoring in Business Administration. I decided to participate in the exchange program because I wanted to immerse myself in a different culture and gain a broader perspective on the world, plus of course Networking and building international connections.

My journey at the American University of Central Asia has been a significant chapter in my life, and I'm delighted to share more about my experiences. I am Sezim Askarbekova, a proud member of the class of 2023, and I pursued a major in Anthropology and International Development.

My name is Toktosunova Zhamilia, and I am a fourth-year student majoring in the Anthropology Department. I aspire to pursue osteoarchaeology in the future that is why I chose AUCA to get my education. In 2022, I was admitted to the SUSI program.

I'm Amanda Kadyrbekova, a dedicated fourth-year student pursuing a major in the Journalism department. Reflecting on my academic journey, one remarkable milestone stands out—the Global UGRAD program, a transformative experience that unfolded during the fall semester of 2022.

I am Aikokul Tashpulatova, a fourth-year student at the Department of Software Engineering. Embarking on a journey of a lifetime, I had the incredible privilege to immerse myself in the vibrant world of student life abroad through OSUN, a renowned and unique exchange program at AUCA.

Participating in an exchange program offers numerous benefits, such as cultural immersion, personal growth, and academic enrichment. The decision to participate in an exchange semester in Paris was driven by my desire to experience a new culture, enhance my language skills, broaden my perspectives, and develop a global network.

The decision to participate in BGIA was driven by the fact that I could study and intern for academic credit in the centre of New York City (the first thing to come to mind when you think of the ‘American dream’).

Ibragim Khasanza shared his experience studying in the United States of America through the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program. UGRAD is a fully-funded academic and cultural exchange program that is designed to increase participants' knowledge and global connectivity. The selection process is highly competitive. Ibragim was among 5 selected students from all over the Kyrgyzstan. In this interview, Ibragim talked about his journey, hardships, and great experiences. 
 

Junior Student Baktygul Tazhamatova shared her experience studying in Prague. Baktygul was able to take out the most from her exchange semester and travel to European 5 countries.