Kia Ora, my name is Makaia Trueman, and I am currently in my second year of university, studying towards a Bachelor of Business with a double major in Strategic Management and Māori and Indigenous Studies. I am choosing to go on an exchange this year to step out of my comfort zone and challenge myself in ways I never imagined. Continue reading A Journey Awaits
Kia Ora, my name is Makaia Trueman, and I am currently in my second year of university, studying towards a Bachelor of Business with a double major in Strategic Management and Māori and Indigenous Studies. Continue reading A Journey Awaits
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
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
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
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
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!
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!)
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
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!
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