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!
Before arriving in America, I was a bit curious and slightly worried about how expensive everything would be given the current political and economical climate, however, it’s actually not as bad as I expected. Continue reading Cost of living at California
This semester abroad at Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) has already been an incredible learning experience. I can’t believe how fast the semester has flown by; it feels like I only just arrived, and now I’m already halfway through. Honestly, a semester abroad doesn’t seem enough; there’s so much more to see, learn, and experience. Continue reading Halfway Through: My Papers and Academic Adventures at PFW
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
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
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
The first week I was here, it was O-Week, which was awesome. There were constantly events with sports, music, clubs and activities. It felt straight out of an American movie, like Pitch Perfect. Continue reading Student life in America
Studying abroad at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa has been an incredible mix of learning, adventure, and community. Continue reading Student life and travelling to the other islands in Hawai’i
My name is Izzy Steane, and I’m currently studying towards a Bachelor of Sport and Human Performance at the University of Waikato. This year, I’m super excited to be heading overseas to study abroad at Purdue University Fort Wayne in the United States. Continue reading New Situations: Different Environments
I have chosen to go on an exchange, as I feel like it is a great opportunity to explore another area of the world and experience another culture while pursuing my studies. I have chosen to go to the University of California, Los Angeles. Continue reading 2nd Year: Mechanical Engineering
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