Tips for a student exchange in Alicante, Spain
Completing my exchange in Alicante has been one of the most enriching experiences of my academic and personal life. Continue reading Tips for a student exchange in Alicante, Spain
Category: Europe
My Exchange Experience in Belgium
One of the highlights of my exchange was spending my December birthday in Paris. Paris is only a four-hour bus ride from my host city, Ghent, and since it was Christmas, there were a number of beautiful Christmas markets and lights around the city. Continue reading My Exchange Experience in Belgium
Studying Abroad, Solo Travel & Spain
¡Feliz año nuevo a todos! Since my last blog post, the seasons have changed (but don’t be fooled, Spanish winter certainly isn’t cold!), and everyone has settled into the exam period. Studying for finals has actually been really exciting because it’s in a completely different environment compared to my past 5 semesters that have all been in Hamilton. Continue reading Studying Abroad, Solo Travel & Spain
Goodbye Maastricht
Studying in Maastricht has been an amazing time for me, allowing me to take my sociology course to the next level and garner new experiences and stories that I can implement into my learning. Continue reading Goodbye Maastricht
An Exchange Built on Trains, Trips, and Taking Chances
Living in the Netherlands has given me the chance to explore not only Dutch culture but also the surrounding countries, often in just a single day. Thanks to the Netherlands’ central location and great public transport, it’s surprisingly easy to hop on a train and be across the border within an hour—what a bargain! Continue reading An Exchange Built on Trains, Trips, and Taking Chances
Climate Change in the Netherlands
Hello, my name is Cordélia, I am 20 years old. I have finished my second year of my Bachelor of Climate Change, majoring in Ecology and Biodiversity. I am going on an exchange in Maastricht, in the Netherlands, for semester A of my third year. Continue reading Climate Change in the Netherlands
Teaching in Denmark
Meet the teaching students going on exchange to Denmark in 2026! Continue reading Teaching in Denmark
Emilie In España
Hi!! My name is Emilie Don and I am currently a first year student studying a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences. In 2026 I will be leaving to Spain to do a semester exchange at the University of Alicante. Continue reading Emilie In España
The start of my journey
Hi, my name is Ethan Norton. I’m a second-year student here at Waikato uni doing a BBUS double majoring in economics and marketing. I will be going on an exchange to Maastricht university in the Netherlands in semester A of next year. Continue reading The start of my journey
Crossing Cultures: From Waikato to Germany
Heya! I’m Kareena, a second-year student at the University of Waikato, studying a Bachelor of Sport and Human Performance. I’ll be heading off to the German Sport University in Cologne for my exchange. Continue reading Crossing Cultures: From Waikato to Germany
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