Cheers to goodbye
I cannot believe how quickly my exchange has come to an end. In just 2 days, I will be on my way back to Aotearoa and I must admit, I’m surprised by how hard it has been to say goodbye. Continue reading Cheers to goodbye
Category: United Kingdom
A Week of Lasts
I can hardly believe I’m in my final days at Lancaster University here in England. After years of planning and anticipating this time, it is nearly over, and it has gone so quickly! It is a week of ‘lasts.’ Last Criminology class, last time I’m going grocery shopping on the university’s free bus, last time I visit town, last time I go to the incredible library here, last time I do laundry, etc. I know I will feel a mixture of sadness, but also satisfaction when I get on the train out of here at the end of the week. Continue reading A Week of Lasts
Excited, Curious and Absolutely Terrified
Kia ora! My name is Sarah Smith and I am incredibly fortunate to be heading to Cardiff University for a trimester exchange at the beginning of 2026. By the time I’m in Cardiff, I’ll be a third year psychology student studying a Bachelor of Social Sciences, and I am absolutely fizzing to start exploring Cymru (Wales)! Continue reading Excited, Curious and Absolutely Terrified
From VW Camper Tales to My Own Cardiff Journey
Hi everyone! My name is Jasmyn, and I’m going into my third year of a Bachelor of Social Science, majoring in psychology. I chose to go on an exchange because the U.K. — and overseas travel in general — is how my parents met. Continue reading From VW Camper Tales to My Own Cardiff Journey
Climate Change in Cardiff
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
Sports in Stirling
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
Going to Glasgow
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
Experiencing History in Lancaster
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
Playing Football in the UK
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
From Aotearoa to Liverpool
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
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