Category: Europe

Computing & Mathematical Sciences, Europe, Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, Local Culture, Papers, Spain, Student Life, University of AlicanteLeave a comment

Finding Appreciation Abroad: How My Exchange is Giving Me a New Perspective

Waikato Global Experiences

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

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Exploring Europe, One Weekend at a Time

Waikato Global Experiences

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

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Studying abroad in Ghent – What Student Life and Studying Really Looks Like

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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

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Roam The Esplanade, Try Paella, Enjoy Your Time Away!

Waikato Global Experiences

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!

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Computer Science in Alicante

Waikato Global Experiences

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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Accommodation in the Netherlands 

Waikato Global Experiences

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 

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Exploring Life Abroad: My Exchange Experience in Maastricht

Waikato Global Experiences

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