Hawaii’s natural fauna is interesting and unique and ranges from tropical birds, seals, and marine mammals, to geckos, and various invertebrates. The islands are a hotspot for biodiversity for terrestrial, aquatic, marine, and aerial species. Continue reading Fauna & Frogs
I am now settled into my accommodation and the University life here on the island of Oahu. My classes are going well. The lecturers are all so welcoming and helpful with any questions I have. Continue reading Settled into Oahu
Yolanda’s studying English at Cardiff University for her exchange! Continue reading Yolanda in Cardiff
I arrived in Maastricht and was blessed with plenty of rain on the first day (the sun eventually came out). But I settled into the city very well, made sure to get my bike and also had to freshen up my skills as I haven’t ridden one in years. But all in all, I have enjoyed my first few days here. Continue reading Excited for a new chapter
I have been in Arizona for a few weeks now on my exchange at ASU. Settling in was quick and easy, but navigating my way around the school was not. Continue reading Fletcher’s looking forwards
Homesickness is something we all can’t avoid, you might think that you are super excited about the upcoming journey. However, homesickness hits you before you know it. Continue reading Conquering homesickness
An exchange at the University of Hawai’i is an exchange in Paradise. Continue reading Aloha from Paradise!
Leading up to leaving New Zealand I was excited. But the reality hit that I was really leaving when I was at the airport walking away from my parents. It’s a surreal feeling walking through an airport by yourself knowing you are about to leave everyone and everything you know behind. Continue reading First days at UNCW
It’s been over a month that I have been in the USA. For some context, I came early to do some solo travel around the East Coast before beginning the semester. Continue reading Christy’s first month in the USA
Since this was my first time being so far away from my family, I was super anxious about leaving New Zealand and living by myself in a different country for five months. However, as nervous as I was, I was equally excited about this new exciting chapter of life. Continue reading Homesick in Bergen
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