Leaving the comfort of New Zealand is scary. Feeling sceptical about going on an exchange is totally normal, in fact I was initially supposed to go abroad the semester before this, but I didn’t build up the confidence to register before the deadline. Realistically, when are you ever going to go study abroad than whilst you’re at university? Continue reading Put yourself in situations you’d usually avoid.
In this post, we’re interviewing Nat Eichmann, a Full-year Exchange student from 2010-2011 who went to UC Davis in California, USA. She is now the More FM National Promotions, Integration and Events Manager, living in Auckland, New Zealand. Continue reading Where are they now? Nat Eichmann
In this post, we’re interviewing Sam Corban, a trimester exchange student from 2017 who went to Arizona State University in the USA. He is now a Global Sponsorship Manager living in London, United Kingdom. Continue reading Where are they now? Sam Corban
In this post, we’re interviewing Tim Stewart, a Trimester Exchange student from 2013 who went to Arizona State University in the USA. He is now the Director of Admissions for the peak performance and leadership training organisation Flow Genome Project and a Wilderness Instructor for Outward Bound Canada, living in Squamish, Canada. Continue reading Where are they now? Tim Stewart
In this post, we’re interviewing Tommy Steele, a Trimester Exchange student from 2024 who went to the University of North Carolina Wilmington in the USA. He is now a Master’s Student, living in North Carolina. Continue reading Where are they now? Tommy Steele
I’m writing this at the end of a week alone in New York City. I’ve visited all the main attractions while simultaneously being annoyed by walking behind slow tourists with their heads down, navigating using Google Maps. I’ve been surrounded by people in trains, gondolas, narrow pavements, queues, elevators, and free museum exhibits (I’m Scottish after all), while simultaneously feeling lonely at times, missing friends, family, and a regular routine. Continue reading Tay-tastic adventures across the US
In this post, we’re interviewing Celine Kao, a trimester exchange student from 2016 who went on exchange to the University of California (San Diego campus) in the USA. She is now a Communications and Media Officer living in London, England. Continue reading Where are they now? Celine Kao
Doing an exchange at Arizona State University (ASU) has been a really interesting academic experience for me. Especially because the papers/classes I am taking are quite different to what I’m used to at home. Continue reading What my papers are like on exchange at ASU
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
Waikato Global Experiences Blog 