Pre-departure Excitement
In the next couple of months, I will be embarking on an experience of a lifetime… My exchange. I am venturing all the way to Stirling, Scotland, and I couldn’t be more excited! Continue reading Pre-departure Excitement
Category: United Kingdom
Finding my Whakapapa in the heart of Scotland
Waitī shares his hope for an exciting journey in Scotland, exploring his heritage, embracing new adventures, and making the most of a life-changing exchange opportunity at the University of Stirling. Continue reading Finding my Whakapapa in the heart of Scotland
A Law exchange experience in historic Liverpool
Hi! My name is Rose, and I have chosen to spend my final semester studying my Bachelor of Laws (Hons) at the University of Liverpool, in the UK. Continue reading A Law exchange experience in historic Liverpool
Why I chose to go on exchange
Rachel Lees, a Sociology major, sees her UK exchange as a reclaiming of independence and personal growth, immersing herself in England’s history and literature while studying at Lancaster University. Continue reading Why I chose to go on exchange
A Semester in Scotland, a way more confident me!
When I first arrived at the University of Stirling in Scotland this January, I was overwhelmed with excitement but also very nervous to be travelling so far and immersing myself into an entirely new environment by myself. But I learned that I’m capable of more than I think, and I expect this self-sufficiency will set me up well in my future career and life. Continue reading A Semester in Scotland, a way more confident me!
The Unexpected Opportunity to Explore England (and beyond!)
Doing a semester abroad while studying creates many unexpected opportunities for yourself. Travelling opportunities were much more accessible than I ever imagined! Continue reading The Unexpected Opportunity to Explore England (and beyond!)
Scotland, Sociology, and Shaping a new Perspective
Experiencing my sociology degree through a different cultural lens and discussing this content with people from various countries and communities has provided a fresh view, which I am really grateful for. It’s provided me with a deeper sense of self-confidence and independence. Continue reading Scotland, Sociology, and Shaping a new Perspective
The most thank you’s I’ve ever thank you’d to Cardiff!
When people say going on exchange was the best part of their degree, they are not lying! Having just packed my things and left my home for the last few months, I find it hard to properly describe just how special this experience has been. Continue reading The most thank you’s I’ve ever thank you’d to Cardiff!
Halfway through a sport exchange in Scotland
Hi, I’m Caitlin and I’m writing this as I’m halfway through my year-long exchange at the University of Stirling (Scotland). I am in my 3rd year of Sport and Human Performance at Waikato and am completing my entire final year at Stirling! Continue reading Halfway through a sport exchange in Scotland
How my exchange shaped me
Studying abroad is often painted as an adventure filled with excitement and discovery. While that’s true, my exchange experience was also a journey of growth shaped by challenges, valuable lessons, and an impact on my future. Continue reading How my exchange shaped me
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