Overseas Exchange or Monash Clayton for Research

I’m currently a Year 1 CS student at the Malaysia campus, planning to pursue further study and research in the future. I’m trying to decide whether I should do an exchange to another partner university (like in the US or Canada) since my main goal is to find more research opportunities, which seem limited at the Malaysia campus.

Alternatively, I’m considering doing a semester exchange to Monash Clayton, as it might have better research opportunities. I’d really appreciate advice on which option might be best.

Also, due to the syllabus, an exchange outside Malaysia would likely mean extending my studies by a semester. Since I plan to do an Honours half-year after, this might not impact me much, but I’m still weighing my options.

Also, I came across the summer and winter research scholarships, but I’m unsure if these are available to semester exchange students at Clayton.

Thanks in advance for any advice or insights!