McMaster University has agreements with institutions abroad in order to provide you with a variety of choices for academic exchange for one or two semesters. A student exchange program is an experience of a lifetime; it is where you learn how to cope and adapt to a new living arrangement and place of study. Through your participation in the exchange program, you will also develop transferable skills that will enhance your professional as well as enrich your personal goals. Similarly, if you have limited work experience, international study will enhance your marketability and give you a competitive edge.