Kia ora, my name is Ayla Montgomerie, and I have just completed my second year studying a Bachelor of Climate Change, majoring in Environmental Planning, and minoring in Education and Society. I am excited to attend Cardiff University in Wales for the Spring Trimester in 2026. Continue reading Climate Change in Cardiff
Hi, my name is Rhys Trask, and in 2026, I’m going into my 2nd year of university, majoring in human performance science and sport development and coaching. Continue reading Sports in Stirling
Hey, I’m Holly, I am a second-year student studying a Bachelor of Climate Change, majoring in Economics and minoring in Public Policy. I wanted to go on an exchange when I first saw the Waikato University open day presentation in year 13. My initial plan was to go to Hawaii, but after a few twists and turns, I ended up enrolling in the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Continue reading Going to Glasgow
My name is Samuel Daley. I am a first, going into second year Bachelor of Arts student studying History and Creative Writing. Continue reading Experiencing History in Lancaster
Hi there! My name is Jyoti, and I am a 2nd-year student at the University of Waikato, studying a Bachelor of Health with a major in Biomedical Sciences. Continue reading Playing Football in the UK
My name is Amelie and I will be completing a certificate in politics, having completed my bachelors of business, majoring in supply chain management and digital business in 2025. As a student with dyslexia and a medical condition that greatly impacts my life, I have chosen the University of Liverpool specifically because of the accessibility options they offer through their Disability Advice and Guidance department (DAG). Continue reading From Aotearoa to Liverpool
Hello! My name is Alex, and I’m about to depart on a semester exchange at the University of Liverpool. I’m currently studying a double Bachelor of Law and Science, and I’m really looking forward to completing some of my legal papers in the UK. Continue reading Law Exchange to the University of Liverpool
I was able to travel before my exchange even started. I ended up spending over a week each in Canada, Italy, Greece, and Morocco, and spent time with family in England—all before arriving in Cardiff. It was a great way to start the semester. Continue reading Travelling While Abroad: The Art of Making It Up As I Go
Cardiff is a very social and lively city. It is common for students to go to a local cafe and do their studies there, as there are cafes everywhere! Continue reading Life in Cardiff
Since September, I have been studying in the lively city of Liverpool. The city borders the Irish Sea, cloaked in Victorian red brick and neoclassical architecture. Continue reading A city by the sea
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