Crunch time at University of Strathclyde

I have my first exam in a couple of weeks which I’m nervous about since it’s the first closed-book style exam I will have done since high-school. I’ve been spending lots of time studying in my room and at the university library which is something I’m going to miss when I return home. The Tauranga campus is going to seem tiny by comparison! Continue reading Crunch time at University of Strathclyde

Anneka’s off to Cardiff!

My name is Anneka Sprangers, and I am a 22-year-old girl born and raised in Hamilton, New Zealand. I am a fourth-year student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in environmental planning. For my last trimester, I will be studying on exchange at Cardiff University in Wales. Continue reading Anneka’s off to Cardiff!

Looking back at my Cardiff Exchange

At the beginning of my university career, I decided that I wanted to go on an exchange. Now that it is over, I’m looking back at the highlights, challenges, and everything in between of my Cardiff exchange. Continue reading Looking back at my Cardiff Exchange

Arriving in Lancaster, England

As the plane touched down in Manchester, a range of emotions swept over me. Leaving behind the familiar places and feelings of New Zealand was a struggle for me, with a lot of homesickness settling in as I realised how far away I was from my family and friends. However, the excitement of exploring a new culture was there too. Continue reading Arriving in Lancaster, England