I chose to go on exchange as I wanted to open up my world view and challenge myself by going outside my comfort zone, it’s sort of a once in a lifetime experience to study off shore from New Zealand. Continue reading Strategic Management in North Carolina
Hey! I’m Caitcheon Thain, a second-year student about to enter my third year of my Bachelor of Business degree, I’m double-majoring in Human Resource Management and Psychology. I’m excited to head on an exchange to Arizona State University. Continue reading I’m going to ASU!
A wrap up on my weekend competing for the University of Calgary Dinos at Canadian University Rowing Championships in Montreal, Quebec. Continue reading My Weekend Competing for the University of Calgary Dinos
One of the first things I noticed when I arrived in Ottawa was how similar the cost of food is compared to back home in New Zealand. Although there aren’t many familiar Kiwi brands on the shelves, it’s easy to find alternatives that taste just as good. Continue reading Tasting Canada: My Food Experience at the University of Ottawa
Hello again! It’s Maria here and I’m halfway through my exchange semester at the University of Ottawa. Since arriving in Canada in mid-August, I’ve travelled to Vancouver, Montreal (twice), Niagara Falls, and Toronto (twice). Here are my stories! Continue reading All of My Travels Whilst in Ottawa!
Before arriving in America, I was a bit curious and slightly worried about how expensive everything would be given the current political and economical climate, however, it’s actually not as bad as I expected. Continue reading Cost of living at California
This semester abroad at Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) has already been an incredible learning experience. I can’t believe how fast the semester has flown by; it feels like I only just arrived, and now I’m already halfway through. Honestly, a semester abroad doesn’t seem enough; there’s so much more to see, learn, and experience. Continue reading Halfway Through: My Papers and Academic Adventures at PFW
Yes, it’s true, Canadians really are as friendly as everyone says. From the moment I arrived, people have gone out of their way to be kind and welcoming. That warmth has made it so much easier to settle into life here, even though I’m on the opposite side of the world from home. Continue reading Travelling Canada One Small Adventure at a Time
One of my highlights has been joining an intramural basketball team—and even better, our team won the tournament! Outside of uni, I’ve spent most weekends exploring the island—hiking crazy trails, snorkeling in crystal clear waters, and of course, surfing (would be rude not to!!). Continue reading Life on Island – Student Life at UHM
While I have been here coming up on four months, I am about half way through my semester here at University of Calgary, which began at the end of August. The weather for the most part has been amazing, other than a couple of weeks of rain. This week we had our first drop of snow, going from training in singlet to rowing in the snow only a week later sure is different to home. Continue reading Far From Ready to Leave
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