Since my last post, my time at UVic has become a bit more hectic with the midterm season having just ended, for 2 weeks most of us on the floor were focused mainly on studying for our midterms and completing assignments, but I still managed to find time to do some things around Victoria. Continue reading Midterms are over!
When I left New Zealand for Canada, I was excited to be going to a new country, with that excitement continuing as I spent about a week in Vancouver and Victoria with my parents, who came with me to help me settle down in Canada, giving me a small holiday with them before they left and I was on my own. Continue reading Early days at UVic
Sarah Harrison tells of her initial experiences of moving from New Zealand to Canada. She describes feelings of apprehension and homesickness, accentuated by physical discomfort from jet lag and a heat wave. Continue reading One week in Canada
Hawai’i is an amazing place for outdoor adventures. Swim at lava rock beaches, dive into freshwater waterfalls, visit a volcanic national park, and more! Continue reading The most wonderful place for adventure
Hi! I am Emma Lin, a second-year student at Waikato University on exchange overseas to UC San Diego. I am here studying the upper-division courses of psychology. Continue reading First week in the USA
I have now been in Phoenix studying at ASU for one month. I have loved my first few weeks here. Highlights include meeting new people, playing sports, travelling to Chicago and Seattle. Continue reading First Month at ASU
The days are long here in Hilo, Hawai’i. With the sun rising around 6:00am and setting around 6:30-7:00 pm there’s a good 12 hours of daylight to soak up and enjoy. Continue reading A day in the life at Hilo
After settling into uni at ASU, Logan shares what a normal day in the life looks like! Continue reading A day in the life at ASU
While studying at UNCW I am enrolled in 5 subjects. This crosses over to be equivalent to 4 Waikato Subjects. I am fortunate enough that I was able to find subjects that had enough cross-over that Waikato University allowed it to count towards my degree. And all going well, if I pass all these papers, I will have completed my degree while studying in America. Continue reading A Subject Comparison of UNCW & Waikato
Hawaii’s natural fauna is interesting and unique and ranges from tropical birds, seals, and marine mammals, to geckos, and various invertebrates. The islands are a hotspot for biodiversity for terrestrial, aquatic, marine, and aerial species. Continue reading Fauna & Frogs
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