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Rooted in Waikato, Reaching for the World
Hi! My name is Darren and I’m in my second year of the Bachelor of Banking, Finance and Technology degree, minoring in Economics. During my second semester, I will be embarking on a Waikato Global Experiences exchange to the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). Read more
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A Semester in Scotland, a way more confident me!
When I first arrived at the University of Stirling in Scotland this January, I was overwhelmed with excitement but also very nervous to be travelling so far and immersing myself into an entirely new environment by myself. But I learned that I’m capable of more than I think, and I expect this self-sufficiency will set… Read more
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A Semester of Firsts
There have been so many highlights of my exchange at NTU and it’s been such a different experience for me, being my first-time travelling overseas solo and first-time staying in halls. My exchange has taught me to just take advantage of opportunities that come by! Read more
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Weekend missions and more in Berkeley
So far, we have done heaps of weekend missions around Northern California to Santa Cruz, beautiful beaches and some state parks for hiking. At American universities, one of the best ways to travel and explore is to join an outdoor club, which I’ve made heaps of friends in and some great memories. Read more
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California, much bigger than I dreamed
I think that one of the best things about studying abroad is being able to travel and see places that you’ve only seen online or only dreamt about. So when I came to California I really wanted to explore places that I wouldn’t get to back home. Read more
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The Unexpected Opportunity to Explore England (and beyond!)
Doing a semester abroad while studying creates many unexpected opportunities for yourself. Travelling opportunities were much more accessible than I ever imagined! Read more
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