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
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
I’ve been so lucky, as travel is so easy here, trains, buses or planes, there’s an opportunity to get anywhere! From Milan to Prague to Bucharest, I’ve been so grateful to have simple and quick travel to each of these countries. Continue reading Travel Is So Easy Here
The Netherlands has been an amazing place to live so far and is full of beautiful places to see. One recurring issue that a lot of students have spoken about however is accommodation, and more importantly the struggles of finding it. Continue reading Accommodation in the Netherlands
I’m now two months into my exchange semester at Maastricht SBE in the Netherlands! Time is flying faster than I cycle to class — which, believe me, is saying something. Continue reading Time Flies Faster Than My Cycle to Class
It’s hard to believe I’ve already been overseas for four months. Time has flown by, and I’m genuinely having the time of my life. My exchange in Maastricht has been nothing short of incredible, and I feel so lucky to be living and studying in such a beautiful and vibrant city. Continue reading Exploring Life Abroad: My Exchange Experience in Maastricht
Hello! My name is Phoebe and this is now my second year at Waikato studying in the Bachelor of Social Sciences. Continue reading Social Science in the Netherlands
Hello, I am Moses, currently in my third year of a Bachelor of Business majoring in Finance and Political Science. I study at the Tauranga campus and I’m off to the Netherlands! Continue reading Business in the Netherlands
Hello, my name is Rachel Craill, and I’m currently in my second year of studying. I’m studying a Bachelor’s of Business and majoring in Human Resource Management. Continue reading Human Resource Management in the Netherlands
While at times it seemed like my exchange would last forever, it is unfortunately coming to an end. I find myself saying my final goodbyes and the highlight reel of my incredible exchange. Continue reading Goodbye Maastricht – Reflection on my time Abroad
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