What a bloody mission! Thursday January 8th of 2026, I departed from Auckland on a journey to the United States, 13 hours to Dallas, a 5-hour layover, a tummy full of Chick Fil-a and another 2-hour flight to Wilmington, oh and certainly no sleep, Crikey!! Continue reading Adapting to life at UNCW
Kia ora! I’m Izzy and I’m studying a Bachelor of Sport and Human Performance, majoring in Healthy Active Living, at the University of Waikato. This semester I had the opportunity to study abroad at Purdue University Fort Wayne, and it has been one of the most eye-opening, challenging and rewarding experiences I’ve ever had. Continue reading Kiwi in the Midwest: My Semester at Purdue Fort Wayne
An exchange is more than just studying overseas. From exploring California to navigating daily life without a car, Te Kiriwai dives into the experiences, challenges, and personal growth that made her time at Berkeley unforgettable. Continue reading Beach Days, Game Days, and Growing Pains
My exchange to ASU in Arizona, USA has been one of the best experiences of my life. I have met so many amazing people, travelled around the southwest of the USA, and gotten a completely different education experience to New Zealand. Continue reading Balancing Study and Adventure at ASU
I’m a third-year Environmental Engineering Student heading to the University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA) for Trimester A 2026. I’m excited to broaden my technical knowledge, learn from different perspectives, and make new friends and memories during my time in California. Continue reading Kia Ora California: From Waikato to UCLA
I chose to go on exchange as I wanted to open up my world view and challenge myself by going outside my comfort zone, it’s sort of a once in a lifetime experience to study off shore from New Zealand. Continue reading Strategic Management in North Carolina
Hey! I’m Caitcheon Thain, a second-year student about to enter my third year of my Bachelor of Business degree, I’m double-majoring in Human Resource Management and Psychology. I’m excited to head on an exchange to Arizona State University. Continue reading I’m going to ASU!
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
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
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