As a History major studying in England, I found my exchange to Lancaster University incredibly fascinating. Just walking around the streets and seeing the cobblestones that several million people had walked before me was astounding. Continue reading Life on the other side of the world.
With something new almost every week the entire experience has ultimately changed my life for the good. I feel so much more free and ambitious knowing what can be out there for me, and the thrill of only being able to truly understand an experience by being there is what will encourage me to seek similar choices in the future. Continue reading Both familiar and entirely new.
I chose to go on exchange because I wanted to challenge myself by stepping outside of what is familiar. This exchange programme feels like an opportunity to grow not only academically, but personally. Continue reading Zara is going to Japan.
Leaving the comfort of New Zealand is scary. Feeling sceptical about going on an exchange is totally normal, in fact I was initially supposed to go abroad the semester before this, but I didn’t build up the confidence to register before the deadline. Realistically, when are you ever going to go study abroad than whilst you’re at university? Continue reading Put yourself in situations you’d usually avoid.
In this post, we’re interviewing Nat Eichmann, a Full-year Exchange student from 2010-2011 who went to UC Davis in California, USA. She is now the More FM National Promotions, Integration and Events Manager, living in Auckland, New Zealand. Continue reading Where are they now? Nat Eichmann
With two months left of my semester exchange, I have had to continually stop myself from preemptively grieving this amazing experience. So to help myself celebrate it and exercise some gratitude, let me tell you about my experience studying at Cardiff University. Continue reading Finding a new normal in Cardiff.
Studying abroad has been one of the most exciting and memorable experiences of my life. One of the first things I’ve noticed about Yonsei was how lively and welcoming the campus feels. The atmosphere is energetic and inspiring, and being surrounded by both local and international students makes it even more interesting. It is a place where you constantly meet new people and hear different perspectives. Continue reading Iffah’s Seoul exchange diaries.
Morocco, specifically Marrakech has recently become a hot topic on many young people’s instagram and TikTok feeds. Trendy posts from influencer’s set the scene, depicting gorgeous deserts, stunning Riad accomodations and an overall safe vibrant travel experience for young men and women alike. So what is Morocco actually like as budget travellers, rather than an all expenses paid vacay? Continue reading Cardiff to Morocco, the realities of travelling while on exchange.
Kia ora, my name is Letitia, and I recently had the incredible opportunity to take part in a short-term programme with the United Nations through UREKA and UNITAR. I was drawn to this experience because of my strong interest in international policy and diplomacy, and I hoped it would give me insight into how global decision-making works in practice. Continue reading From Aotearoa to Geneva: lessons from the United Nations.
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.