Taking my business studies to Florida State University

I’m heading to Florida State University to experience university life in a completely different environment while continuing to work towards my degree. I’ll be studying economics and marketing, and I’m looking forward to experiencing FSU’s campus culture, NCAA sports and international student community for myself. Continue reading Taking my business studies to Florida State University

aerial view of philadelphia skyline at night

Deciding on going to America.

Kia ora, my name is Salem Murray, I am 29 years old and I’m currently studying an LLB at Waikato University as a fourth-year student. Fast forward to last year when the opportunity arose to potentially do a global exchange, I was animated about it. Upon pursuing this exchange program, I found that I could go on exchange to Temple University in Philadelphia. Continue reading Deciding on going to America.

Put yourself in situations you’d usually avoid.

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.

Where are they now? Tim Stewart

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

Where are they now? Tommy Steele

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

Tay-tastic adventures across the US

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