Doing an exchange at Arizona State University (ASU) has been a really interesting academic experience for me. Especially because the papers/classes I am taking are quite different to what I’m used to at home. Continue reading What my papers are like on exchange at ASU
What a bloody mission! Thursday January 8th of 2026, I departed from Auckland on a journey to the United States, 13 hours to Dallas, a 5-hour layover, a tummy full of Chick Fil-a and another 2-hour flight to Wilmington, oh and certainly no sleep, Crikey!! Continue reading Adapting to life at UNCW
Going into my final year of study, I was interested in understanding how AI will impact my career in relation to the world, and how jobs are projected to change in the future. However, this scholarship has greatly exceeded my expectations, and I would like to share some highlights from the experience so far. Continue reading PMSA India Study Tour
Hey! I’m Shreeya Gupte, and I’ve just finished my second year of a Bachelor of Health, majoring in Biomedical Science and Computer Science at the University of Waikato. I’m incredibly grateful to have been awarded the New Zealand Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia (NZPMSA) Group Programme, hosted by IndoGenius. Continue reading Halfway Through My NZPMSA Journey: Learning, Culture, and Finding Community in India
Kia ora I’m Olivia, I have recently been on a five-week teaching exchange in Singapore. I have been connected with the National Institute of Education (NIE), who have provided guidance and support throughout my entire experience. Although I have been very busy at school from Monday to Friday, I have still been able to travel and explore in my spare time. Continue reading My Singapore Teaching Exchange
This exchange has been the best experience I could have hoped for. When I arrived in London in September I commenced two weeks of travel through Europe which was truly incredible. As I have had time to reflect on my travels I have come to understand that it’s not so much about one specific experience but rather, the abundance of little memories that surround it. Continue reading Abundance of Little Memories
Life in the Spanish beach town of Alicante has been a distinct and vivid chapter of my life that has now come to a close, leaving me unforgettable lessons and fond memories. Continue reading A Distinct and Vivid Chapter of My Life
Going on an exchange to Kansai Gaidai University in Japan was something I never thought that I would ever be able to experience. Not only was I able to spend time in the country I had seen on social media, I experienced moments that I will never forget. Continue reading Moments That I Will Never Forget.
When people talk about going on exchange, it often sounds dramatic. It’s usually framed as academically intense or personally transformational — a period where everything changes and you return home as a completely different person.
My experience was definitely valuable and memorable, but the reality was a bit less dramatic. Continue reading Exchange Expectations vs Reality
Completing my exchange in Alicante has been one of the most enriching experiences of my academic and personal life. Continue reading Tips for a student exchange in Alicante, Spain
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