Category: Hawai’i

Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, Hawai'i, North America, Science & Earth Sciences, University of Hawai'i at Manoa

An awesome opportunity in Hawai’i.

Waikato Global Experiences

My name is Leia Millar, and I am a second-year Bachelor of Science student majoring in Ecology at the University of Waikato. I chose to go on exchange because I wanted the opportunity to travel, experience a different culture, and learn through new teaching and learning styles. Continue reading An awesome opportunity in Hawai’i.

Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, Hawai'i, Māori & Indigenous Studies, North America, Student Life, University of Hawai'i at Hilo

Māori in Hawai’i. From Waikato to Hilo Hawai’i.

Waikato Global Experiences

I am a third-year double major student in Te Reo Māori and Indigenous studies at the University of Waikato. I am a proud Māori originally from the Horowhenua region in Aotearoa (New Zealand) and have lived in the Waikato region for 10 years. I have been fortunate to study at the University of Hawai’i Hilo in the fall semester before I graduate with my degree. Continue reading Māori in Hawai’i. From Waikato to Hilo Hawai’i.

Accommodation, Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, Extracurricular Activities, Hawai'i, Local Culture, North America, Sport & Human Performance, Student Life, University of Hawai'i at Manoa

Life on Island – Student Life at UHM

Waikato Global Experiences

One of my highlights has been joining an intramural basketball team—and even better, our team won the tournament! Outside of uni, I’ve spent most weekends exploring the island—hiking crazy trails, snorkeling in crystal clear waters, and of course, surfing (would be rude not to!!). Continue reading Life on Island – Student Life at UHM

Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, Hawai'i, Māori & Indigenous Studies, North America, University of Hawai'i at Hilo

Exploring Indigenous Perspectives at the University of Hawai‘i

Waikato Global Experiences

My name is Te Kahui Mihiata o Hinemanu Barclay-Kerr, and I am a second-year Bachelor of Arts student majoring in Psychology, with minors in Kaupapa Māori Psychology and Pacific Indigenous Studies. Continue reading Exploring Indigenous Perspectives at the University of Hawai‘i

Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, Hawai'i, Local Culture, North America, Science & Earth Sciences, Student Life, University of Hawai'i at Hilo

Soaking up the last of what Hawai`i has to offer

Waikato Global Experiences

As my exchange semester draws to a close, I can’t help but feel a deep sense of gratitude for all that this experience has brought me. The lessons I’ve learnt, the friendships I’ve built, and the memories I’ve made, will be cherished forever. Continue reading Soaking up the last of what Hawai`i has to offer