A wrap up on my weekend competing for the University of Calgary Dinos at Canadian University Rowing Championships in Montreal, Quebec. Continue reading My Weekend Competing for the University of Calgary Dinos
One of the first things I noticed when I arrived in Ottawa was how similar the cost of food is compared to back home in New Zealand. Although there aren’t many familiar Kiwi brands on the shelves, it’s easy to find alternatives that taste just as good. Continue reading Tasting Canada: My Food Experience at the University of Ottawa
Hello again! It’s Maria here and I’m halfway through my exchange semester at the University of Ottawa. Since arriving in Canada in mid-August, I’ve travelled to Vancouver, Montreal (twice), Niagara Falls, and Toronto (twice). Here are my stories! Continue reading All of My Travels Whilst in Ottawa!
Yes, it’s true, Canadians really are as friendly as everyone says. From the moment I arrived, people have gone out of their way to be kind and welcoming. That warmth has made it so much easier to settle into life here, even though I’m on the opposite side of the world from home. Continue reading Travelling Canada One Small Adventure at a Time
While I have been here coming up on four months, I am about half way through my semester here at University of Calgary, which began at the end of August. The weather for the most part has been amazing, other than a couple of weeks of rain. This week we had our first drop of snow, going from training in singlet to rowing in the snow only a week later sure is different to home. Continue reading Far From Ready to Leave
My brother introduced me to the idea of going on an exchange and encouraged me to apply. It sounded like an amazing way to explore new places, embrace adventure, and grow more independent. Continue reading Stepping into the Comfort of Canada
Kia ora! I’m currently in my third year of studying Civil Engineering at the University of Waikato. From September to December, I’ll be heading to Canada to study at the University of Ottawa. Continue reading From Waikato to Canada for Study and Snow
My name is Maria, and in August I’ll be heading to Canada for a semester at the University of Ottawa. I’m currently in my second year of a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Psychology and a minor in French. Continue reading Off to Ottawa!
I’m Ellie Deane, a 4th-year student studying a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Business majoring in Accounting. I am excited about my exchange to the University of Calgary, where I will be studying law papers. Continue reading From Waikato to the Rockies for a Law Exchange
I’ve had the experience of a lifetime for which I will be forever grateful. I leave Canada with countless lifelong friends, a number of lasting memories, and a skill set I’m eager to take into the future. Continue reading Mā te wā, Canada
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