Hi I’m Madison and I’ve just finished my first semester abroad at the University of Ottawa. I’ve been able to do some incredible trips while I’ve been here like Gaspésie, Montréal, New York City, and Québec City. I’m really looking forward to new adventures in my final semester & all it has to bring. Continue reading Canadian Adventures: A Semester of Travel
My semester exchange in Canada was so transformative. It was filled with travel across various cities, and I had amazing new experiences like skiing and line dancing. I’ll never forget my exchange, and now that I’m home I’m glad I can have a greater appreciation for being from New Zealand. Continue reading Canada I’ll Never Forget You
As I write this, I am halfway through my exchange at the University of Calgary. It has been two months since I arrived in Canada, and what a time I have had. Continue reading Living and travelling in Canada
My name is Madison, and it’s my final year studying Sociology and Criminology at Waikato. I’m about to embark on a year-long exchange to the University of Ottawa in Canada! Continue reading Off to Ottawa, Canada
Hi! My name is Alesha, and I am studying a Bachelor of Business majoring in both Accounting and Strategic Management.
I have lived in Australia for 10 years, and have done some travelling with my family, but am looking forward to experiencing travelling for the first time by myself. Continue reading Alesha in Calgary
Ottawa is a pretty safe place to live. There are some places that are safer than others. But compared to Hamilton it’s pretty similar, despite being a major city. Continue reading Safety in Ottawa
Gonna be real here. I don’t have that many scheduled classes compared to Waikato so my day is pretty free. Continue reading A day in the life of an exchange student at UOttawa
One of the worst things that could happen, happened. I got struck down with COVID-19 on exchange. Which isn’t the worst thing but it was pretty bad. Continue reading Coping with Covid on Exchange
The past few weeks have been hectic! I’ve now visited Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto, Niagara Falls and Mont Tremblant. They were all amazing experiences and beautiful places to see. Continue reading Nearly home time
Bonjour, je m’appelle Megan, and I completed a spring semester exchange to Canada in my third year of BCMS(Hons) as a double major in Math and Comp Sci at Waikato University. Continue reading A CompSci student in Canada
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