I find it hard to detail my excitement in venturing through Taipei for the first time, a land very distant from that of Hamilton, New Zealand. I choose Taiwan for the same reasons I have fallen in love with Taiwan, it is the challenge that comes with living in a foreign city, where the people speak a completely different language and live a completely different lifestyle. Continue reading Exchange at National Chengchi University (Part 1)
The semester flew by, and before I knew it, spring break was here! This time, I decided to shake things up and head to New Orleans with friends for a five-day getaway. Coming from the wide-open spaces of Montana, diving into the vibrant streets of Louisiana was an exciting change. Continue reading Spring break!
Missoula has been treating me well, even as the snow melts away in this unusually warm winter. I’ve enjoyed a variety of winter activities, from snowboarding at Snowbowl to ice skating at the uni rink, and even cross-country skiing at Lolo Pass. Continue reading Sports in Missoula, Montana
Heading from New Zealand to Korea for an exchange program was a wild mix of feelings for me. There’s this awesome excitement about diving into a new culture, making friends from all over, and seeing how different school can be on the other side of the world. But also, it’s kinda scary leaving behind everything that’s super familiar back in New Zealand. It’s not just about moving places; it feels like I’m leaving a piece of me behind too. Continue reading My Adventure: From New Zealand to Korea on Exchange
The last three weeks have flown by and I have been studying hard and finishing off many assignments before our spring break! Continue reading Spring Break – Half Way through the Semester
Bonjour, je m’appelle Megan, and I completed a spring semester exchange to Canada in my third year of BCMS(Hons) as a double major in Math and Comp Sci at Waikato University. Continue reading A CompSci student in Canada
It’s been a few weeks since landing in Ottawa, and I’ve experienced so much. There have been university hangouts, winter festivals, and other fun activities. Adjusting to the new university has had some challenges but I’ve settled in and met so many amazing people. Continue reading Skating along the Rideau Canal
I’m officially halfway through my semester at the University of Ottawa, oh how time has flown by. I am absolutely loving it. Continue reading Halfway through!
Kate’s experiences settling into life at Cardiff University Continue reading Arriving and Settling in at Cardiff
Embarking on an exchange programme in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, at the University of Malaya has been one of the most enriching experiences of my life… Continue reading Embracing Diversity
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