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  • What my papers are like on exchange at ASU

    What my papers are like on exchange at ASU

    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. Read more

  • Adapting to life at UNCW

    Adapting to life at UNCW

    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!! Read more

  • PMSA India Study Tour

    PMSA India Study Tour

    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. Read more

  • Halfway Through My NZPMSA Journey: Learning, Culture, and Finding Community in India

    Halfway Through My NZPMSA Journey: Learning, Culture, and Finding Community in India

    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. Read more

  • My Singapore Teaching Exchange

    My Singapore Teaching Exchange

    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… Read more

  • Abundance of Little Memories

    Abundance of Little Memories

    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… Read more