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Cheers to goodbye
I cannot believe how quickly my exchange has come to an end. In just 2 days, I will be on my way back to Aotearoa and I must admit, I’m surprised by how hard it has been to say goodbye. Read more
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Rowing in Japan
This year I have had the incredible opportunity to spend two semesters in Japan on the intensive Japanese language programme at Kwansei Gakuin University, and one of the best parts of the experience has been joining the university’s rowing club. Read more
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A Week of Lasts
I can hardly believe I’m in my final days at Lancaster University here in England. After years of planning and anticipating this time, it is nearly over, and it has gone so quickly! It is a week of ‘lasts.’ Last Criminology class, last time I’m going grocery shopping on the university’s free bus, last time… Read more
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Māori in Hawai’i. From Waikato to Hilo Hawai’i.
I am a third-year double major student in Te Reo Māori and Indigenous studies at the University of Waikato. I am a proud Māori originally from the Horowhenua region in Aotearoa (New Zealand) and have lived in the Waikato region for 10 years. I have been fortunate to study at the University of Hawai’i Hilo… Read more
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Life in Hawai’i
My semester abroad has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. Looking back now, I know that I have massively grown emotionally, mentally, and culturally. This experience has been truly incredible. I would recommend it to anyone. Read more
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Balancing Study and Adventure at ASU
My exchange to ASU in Arizona, USA has been one of the best experiences of my life. I have met so many amazing people, travelled around the southwest of the USA, and gotten a completely different education experience to New Zealand. Read more
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