Short-term Experiences
the anshun bridge chengdu china

Meet the Chengdu Summer Camp students!

Waikato Global Experiences

The World Heritage & Scientific Exploration Youth Summer Camp is a fully funded 10-day experience in Chengdu, China, for 2 students. Over 10 exciting days, students will dive into cutting-edge science, ecological conservation, and China’s incredible World Cultural Heritage through hands-on field visits and expert lectures — all while building lasting friendships with peers from sister cities around the globe. Continue reading Meet the Chengdu Summer Camp students!

Cardiff University, Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, Psychology, Student Life, Travelling while Abroad, United Kingdom, Wales

Haere rā, Caerdydd

Waikato Global Experiences

There are so many things I could say about my exchange, and I’ve certainly learned why some of the clichés are so true. So to get those out of the way first; yes it was life changing, yes I am more confident than when I left and yes I am absolutely a different person now. Continue reading Haere rā, Caerdydd

Accommodation, Denmark, Europe, Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, Food, Getting around Campus, Student Life, Teaching, Travelling while Abroad, VIA University College

Teaching in snowy Denmark

Waikato Global Experiences

During the summer, I had the incredible opportunity to complete an exchange semester in Denmark. Studying overseas was something I had always wanted to do, and it became one of the most rewarding experiences of my university journey. Living and studying in a different country challenged me both personally and academically while giving me unforgettable memories and lifelong friendships. Continue reading Teaching in snowy Denmark

Computing & Mathematical Sciences, Europe, Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, Global Studies, Spain, University of Alicante

Choosing to spend a full year in Spain.

Waikato Global Experiences

Hi everyone, my name is Ella Malal, and I am a second-year Bachelor of Global Studies student, majoring in Global Markets and Computer Science. I will be heading to the University of Alicante in Spain for a full-year exchange, and I am so excited for the opportunity to live, study, and experience life in a completely different part of the world. Continue reading Choosing to spend a full year in Spain.

Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, Finance & Economics, Florida State University, North America, USA

Business and finance at FSU.

Waikato Global Experiences

My name is Ethan and I’m a second year student studying a Bachelor of Finance, Technology and Banking at the University of Waikato. I chose to go on exchange because I wanted to experience university life in a completely different environment and challenge myself outside of what’s familiar. Florida State University in Tallahassee stood out as my destination due to its strong business and finance faculty, diverse course offerings, and the unique experience of studying at a large American university Continue reading Business and finance at FSU.

Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, Hawai'i, North America, Science & Earth Sciences, University of Hawai'i at Manoa

An awesome opportunity in Hawai’i.

Waikato Global Experiences

My name is Leia Millar, and I am a second-year Bachelor of Science student majoring in Ecology at the University of Waikato. I chose to go on exchange because I wanted the opportunity to travel, experience a different culture, and learn through new teaching and learning styles. Continue reading An awesome opportunity in Hawai’i.

Europe, Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, Netherlands, Papers, Science & Earth Sciences, Student Life, University College Maastricht

Studying climate change in the Netherlands

Waikato Global Experiences

Maastricht is a city built for students, and UCM’s problem-based learning system is unlike anything back home. Cordélia shares what it’s like to study climate change and ecology through a European lens, make friends through student events, and use the city as a launchpad for weekend travel across Europe. Continue reading Studying climate change in the Netherlands

Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, Law, Temple University, USA
aerial view of philadelphia skyline at night

Deciding on going to America.

Waikato Global Experiences

Kia ora, my name is Salem Murray, I am 29 years old and I’m currently studying an LLB at Waikato University as a fourth-year student. Fast forward to last year when the opportunity arose to potentially do a global exchange, I was animated about it. Upon pursuing this exchange program, I found that I could go on exchange to Temple University in Philadelphia. Continue reading Deciding on going to America.

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illuminated city buildings across the river

A new experience in Singapore for Bridget.

Waikato Global Experiences

I’m Bridget, a third-year accounting student here at Waikato University! I have always wanted to travel and have not yet had the opportunity to experience a new country before. Therefore, I thought there would be no better opportunity to scratch the travel itch than to head overseas for my final semester of study. Continue reading A new experience in Singapore for Bridget.