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  • A Kiwi in CUHK: Finding my voice across cultures

    A Kiwi in CUHK: Finding my voice across cultures

    It’s crazy to think how quickly this semester has gone by. Though stepping into a new country is daunting, the longer you embrace it, the more certain the rewards become. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in Hong Kong, and it has profoundly changed me in ways I never expected. Read more

  • Everything Changes: My Stirling Semester

    Everything Changes: My Stirling Semester

    I arrived in Stirling with my life on my back, having travelled for three months prior to my exchange. I was so excited to have a room of my own after a great many trains, boats and hostels had housed me. Stirling was the perfect place to land after my travels, cosy but packed full… Read more

  • Kiwi in the Midwest: My Semester at Purdue Fort Wayne

    Kiwi in the Midwest: My Semester at Purdue Fort Wayne

    Kia ora! I’m Izzy and I’m studying a Bachelor of Sport and Human Performance, majoring in Healthy Active Living, at the University of Waikato. This semester I had the opportunity to study abroad at Purdue University Fort Wayne, and it has been one of the most eye-opening, challenging and rewarding experiences I’ve ever had. Read more

  • An Exchange Built on Trains, Trips, and Taking Chances

    An Exchange Built on Trains, Trips, and Taking Chances

    Living in the Netherlands has given me the chance to explore not only Dutch culture but also the surrounding countries, often in just a single day. Thanks to the Netherlands’ central location and great public transport, it’s surprisingly easy to hop on a train and be across the border within an hour—what a bargain! Read more