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
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
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
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
Hi, I’m Hayleigh. I’m currently in my final year of studying a Bachelor of Science majoring in Earth Science. I chose to go on exchange to broaden my perspective and experience how Earth Science is taught and practiced in a different part of the world. Continue reading Exploring Earth Science on Exchange
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
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
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!
I am two and a half months into my exchange at Cardiff University, and what an experience this is turning out to be! Time is flying by. Between classes and all the extracurricular activities, I am constantly on the go, but I truly feel like I am LIVING! Continue reading Shwmae from Wales!
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