I find it hard to detail my excitement in venturing through Taipei for the first time, a land very distant from that of Hamilton, New Zealand. I choose Taiwan for the same reasons I have fallen in love with Taiwan, it is the challenge that comes with living in a foreign city, where the people speak a completely different language and live a completely different lifestyle. Continue reading Exchange at National Chengchi University (Part 1)
Heading from New Zealand to Korea for an exchange program was a wild mix of feelings for me. There’s this awesome excitement about diving into a new culture, making friends from all over, and seeing how different school can be on the other side of the world. But also, it’s kinda scary leaving behind everything that’s super familiar back in New Zealand. It’s not just about moving places; it feels like I’m leaving a piece of me behind too. Continue reading My Adventure: From New Zealand to Korea on Exchange
Embarking on an exchange programme in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, at the University of Malaya has been one of the most enriching experiences of my life… Continue reading Embracing Diversity
My exchange experience at Kwansei Gakuin University, including highlights, challenges, travel essentials, and what it’s like coming back home. Continue reading Exchange at Kwansei Gakuin University
Only a week into my semester exchange and I’ve experienced so much already. I do visit Japan to see family members, so it’s a good chance for me to experience Japan from a different perspective. Continue reading Arriving in Osaka, Japan
We are officially past the halfway point of our trip! It’s such a crazy thought to comprehend. We are currently on the bus from Ahmedabad to Udaipur and as I reflect and write this blog there has been one word on my mind – sonder. Sonder is the profound feeling of realising that everyone, including strangers passing in the street, has a life as complex as one’s own, which they are constantly living despite one’s personal lack of awareness of it. Continue reading Kites, Cricket Bats, and Community
One of my biggest highlights of going to Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea was experiencing a big university. The campus was stunning and spacious with lots of spaces for the students both inside and out. Continue reading My time at Yonsei University
I was very strategic when choosing my classes to ensure I have Mondays off. A lot of my friends had the same idea so we often do day trips on that day if we don’t have homework to do. However, recently I felt like going on a solo trip to Himeji city where the most famous castle is in Japan. Continue reading Sharna’s Solo Adventure in Japan
Japan is obsessed with Autumn leaves. From the themed foods to all of the festivals, there is something autumn-related happening constantly. Continue reading Japan’s Autumn Leaves Obsession
Something that I didn’t expect to experience in Japan was watching an American Football game. You heard that right, American football in Japan? Turns out it is a really big thing here with massive regional university competitions. Continue reading American Football at Kwansei Gakuin University
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