Adapting to life at UNCW

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

Kiwi in the Midwest: My Semester at Purdue Fort Wayne

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

Kia Ora California: From Waikato to UCLA

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

Halfway Through: My Papers and Academic Adventures at PFW

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

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