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
The best part about studying at UC Berkeley is the many events for students! It feels like there is something fun to attend every day from outdoor movie nights, craft events, free concerts, international food night markets and so much more. Continue reading Student life in California
Hello, I am Moses, currently in my third year of a Bachelor of Business majoring in Finance and Political Science. I study at the Tauranga campus and I’m off to the Netherlands! Continue reading Business in the Netherlands
Hello, my name is Rachel Craill, and I’m currently in my second year of studying. I’m studying a Bachelor’s of Business and majoring in Human Resource Management. Continue reading Human Resource Management in the Netherlands
My exchange has profoundly shaped how I view the world and my place in it. It taught me to think beyond New Zealand – creatively, ambitiously, and critically. I realised that the way we do things at home is just one way, and not necessarily the most efficient or innovative. It encouraged me to be bolder in my thinking, more willing to take risks, and more open to exploring unconventional pathways. Continue reading Thinking beyond New Zealand
There have been so many highlights of my exchange at NTU and it’s been such a different experience for me, being my first-time travelling overseas solo and first-time staying in halls.
My exchange has taught me to just take advantage of opportunities that come by! Continue reading A Semester of Firsts
So far, we have done heaps of weekend missions around Northern California to Santa Cruz, beautiful beaches and some state parks for hiking. At American universities, one of the best ways to travel and explore is to join an outdoor club, which I’ve made heaps of friends in and some great memories. Continue reading Weekend missions and more in Berkeley
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!)
From the different culture, meeting new friends and starting a fresh new life in a dynamic country is the most exciting opportunity any student could ask for. Continue reading Hong Kong – The most Insightful Experience of my Life
I don’t even know how to put into words how amazing and transformative my exchange has been. Europe was amazing, Jönköping was amazing, and I feel like the luckiest person to have had the opportunity to go, met the people I met, travel to the places I traveled to, and made the memories I made. Continue reading Thank you, Sweden
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