Hi, my name is Ethan. I’m a third year student at UOW studying economics and I am currently on an exchange at the university of Maastricht in the Netherlands. In this post I want to focus on travel, as that was a major reason I decided to come to Europe. Studying at Maastricht allows a lot of time for travel if you manage your time effectively. Continue reading Maastricht and my travels.
Malaysia was truly a crossroads of opportunity, interwoven roads of exploration and more easily accessible adventures to unfold. The warm, clear watered beaches of the Perhentian Islands and the snorkelling trips it brought upon my doorstep were unforgettable. Submerging for the first time to view the colourful reef felt nothing short of a paradise. Continue reading ‘Settling In’ after being so distantly out.
My exchange in Liverpool has so far been an experience of a lifetime! As I’ve just hit the midpoint of exchange I’ve done a lot of reflecting about all the adventures I’ve had so far while looking forward to all the adventures I’ve got yet to come. Continue reading I love Liverpool!
In this post, we’re interviewing Sam Corban, a trimester exchange student from 2017 who went to Arizona State University in the USA. He is now a Global Sponsorship Manager living in London, United Kingdom. Continue reading Where are they now? Sam Corban
In this post, we’re interviewing Tim Stewart, a Trimester Exchange student from 2013 who went to Arizona State University in the USA. He is now the Director of Admissions for the peak performance and leadership training organisation Flow Genome Project and a Wilderness Instructor for Outward Bound Canada, living in Squamish, Canada. Continue reading Where are they now? Tim Stewart
In this post, we’re interviewing Tommy Steele, a Trimester Exchange student from 2024 who went to the University of North Carolina Wilmington in the USA. He is now a Master’s Student, living in North Carolina. Continue reading Where are they now? Tommy Steele
Shwmae from Cardiff! I have now been in Cardiff for nearly three months, and it has honestly changed my perspective on life. This exchange has exceeded my expectations, and I have already done so many things I would have never been able to do, learn, or experience if I hadn’t come to Cardiff. It almost feels like ‘travel with a side of uni’, but every single aspect has been so rewarding. Continue reading Travel with a side of uni in Cardiff!
In just a few days, I’ll be trading the lecture halls at Waikato for the halls of the United Nations in
Geneva. It’s a chance to get a first-hand look at how things actually work behind the scenes and learn from people who are dedicated to a more sustainable world. Continue reading From Aotearoa to Geneva: My Journey to the Heart of Global Diplomacy
I’m writing this at the end of a week alone in New York City. I’ve visited all the main attractions while simultaneously being annoyed by walking behind slow tourists with their heads down, navigating using Google Maps. I’ve been surrounded by people in trains, gondolas, narrow pavements, queues, elevators, and free museum exhibits (I’m Scottish after all), while simultaneously feeling lonely at times, missing friends, family, and a regular routine. Continue reading Tay-tastic adventures across the US
I thought studying at the University in Glasgow in Winter would restrict the adventures I could go on, instead it forced me to get creative. Continue reading Unexpected Adventures in Scotland
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