Preparing for the future

I’m currently in my second year studying a Bachelor of Business with a double major in Finance and Accounting. I plan to work in Australia after completing my degree, so spending a semester at the University of Newcastle will hopefully give me the opportunity to build connections. Continue reading Preparing for the future

Thinking beyond New Zealand

My exchange has profoundly shaped how I view the world and my place in it. It taught me to think beyond New Zealand – creatively, ambitiously, and critically. I realised that the way we do things at home is just one way, and not necessarily the most efficient or innovative. It encouraged me to be bolder in my thinking, more willing to take risks, and more open to exploring unconventional pathways. Continue reading Thinking beyond New Zealand

Studying Japanese in Japan

My name is Maia Ganley, and I am a second-year university student at The University of Waikato. I am currently studying a Bachelor of Global Studies majoring in International Languages and Cultures, specialising in Japanese, minoring in Creative Writing and Korean. Continue reading Studying Japanese in Japan