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
Meet the teaching students going on exchange to Denmark in 2026! Continue reading Teaching in Denmark
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
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
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
If there’s one thing that going on exchange has taught me, it’s how much I took for granted at the University of Waikato. Studying abroad has been an incredible experience so far, full of travel, new friendships, and cultural immersion, but it’s also shown me how different universities can be in the way they teach, support, and engage students. Continue reading Finding Appreciation Abroad: How My Exchange is Giving Me a New Perspective
One of the key draws of going on an exchange in Europe was the ease of travelling while abroad and being able to experience so many different cultures so easily, and it hasn’t disappointed. Continue reading Exploring Europe, One Weekend at a Time
I am currently studying at Ghent University which is located in a vibrant student town in the Flemish speaking region of Belgium. The international environment creates a really welcoming atmosphere, and there is always something happening for students who want to socialise. Continue reading Studying abroad in Ghent – What Student Life and Studying Really Looks Like
About a four-hour train ride from Madrid is Alicante, a coastal city that stretches along the Costa Blanca and is full of rich cultural and historical connections. Within my classes at the university, I’m the only non-Spaniard, but that hasn’t stopped my classmates from welcoming me like their own. Continue reading Roam The Esplanade, Try Paella, Enjoy Your Time Away!
Salve Waikato, it’s me Alexander, back again. If you thought my Instagram post on the Waikato Global Experience account was the update to my exchange, with all the flare and enthusiasm that befits it, so did I. At the University of Alicante, I am studying Database Design, Game Theory, Physical Foundations of Computer Science and a beginners course in Spanish. Continue reading Computer Science in Alicante
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