In one moment, I’m walking across the University of Waikato campus, surrounded by the lush green lawns of the sports field and the quiet hum of Hamilton life. Now, I’m standing breathless – evidently from the climb but also by the view – watching as the city of Sha Tin buzzes below. Continue reading From the Green Fields of Waikato to the Mountain Top of Hong Kong
Studying abroad at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa has been an incredible mix of learning, adventure, and community. Continue reading Student life and travelling to the other islands in Hawai’i
Living by the Coast is like living inside a little summer bubble all year round. Everyone’s a bit more easygoing, there’s always someone heading down for a swim or a walk, and the sunsets are unreal. Continue reading A little community by the Coast
I’ve just returned to New Zealand from a two-semester long exchange at the University of Stirling in Scotland, and in this blog, I’ll be sharing some of the highlights and challenges I faced, what the experience taught me, and how I believe it will shape my future. Continue reading Cycling Through Stirling
My exchange taught me to make the most of my opportunities, as you never know what saying yes to things can open up for you. Studying abroad also broadened my worldview, as I got to experience living overseas and immersing myself in a different way of life. Continue reading Liverpool: The Constant Adventure
My name is Izzy Steane, and I’m currently studying towards a Bachelor of Sport and Human Performance at the University of Waikato. This year, I’m super excited to be heading overseas to study abroad at Purdue University Fort Wayne in the United States. Continue reading New Situations: Different Environments
I have chosen to go on an exchange, as I feel like it is a great opportunity to explore another area of the world and experience another culture while pursuing my studies. I have chosen to go to the University of California, Los Angeles. Continue reading 2nd Year: Mechanical Engineering
I’m a third-year Social Science student majoring in History and minoring in Te Reo Māori. This August I’ll be heading to UC Berkeley to begin my semester long exchange. Continue reading History at UC Berkley
I chose to go on an exchange because I have always wanted to study abroad. I have known my whole life that I wanted to go to school in America, and I figured that now would be the last chance I get, as I am nearing the end of my degree. Continue reading Year 4 of Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Software
I hope to make lifelong friends, have new adventures, try new things and represent my whānau and university while in Hawaii. Continue reading Indigenising new spaces and places with Native language
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