Travelling Canada One Small Adventure at a Time

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

Life on Island – Student Life at UHM

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

Far From Ready to Leave

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

Student life in America

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

New Situations: Different Environments

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

Year 4 of Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Software 

I chose to go on an exchange because I have always wanted to study abroad. I have known my whole life that I wanted to go to school in America, and I figured that now would be the last chance I get, as I am nearing the end of my degree. Continue reading Year 4 of Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Software