Tips for a student exchange in Alicante, Spain
Completing my exchange in Alicante has been one of the most enriching experiences of my academic and personal life. Continue reading Tips for a student exchange in Alicante, Spain
Category: Computing & Mathematical Sciences
All roads lead to adventure — I picked a good junction
My exchange placed me in the beautiful ‘road’ of Malaysia, which I soon found out serves as more of a junction. A junction of many interlacing roads, or rather, adventures to experience and places to travel. Continue reading All roads lead to adventure — I picked a good junction
Finding Appreciation Abroad: How My Exchange is Giving Me a New Perspective
If there’s one thing that going on exchange has taught me, it’s how much I took for granted at the University of Waikato. Studying abroad has been an incredible experience so far, full of travel, new friendships, and cultural immersion, but it’s also shown me how different universities can be in the way they teach, support, and engage students. Continue reading Finding Appreciation Abroad: How My Exchange is Giving Me a New Perspective
Exploring Europe, One Weekend at a Time
One of the key draws of going on an exchange in Europe was the ease of travelling while abroad and being able to experience so many different cultures so easily, and it hasn’t disappointed. Continue reading Exploring Europe, One Weekend at a Time
Computer Science in Alicante
Salve Waikato, it’s me Alexander, back again. If you thought my Instagram post on the Waikato Global Experience account was the update to my exchange, with all the flare and enthusiasm that befits it, so did I. At the University of Alicante, I am studying Database Design, Game Theory, Physical Foundations of Computer Science and a beginners course in Spanish. Continue reading Computer Science in Alicante
From the Green Fields of Waikato to the Mountain Top of Hong Kong
In one moment, I’m walking across the University of Waikato campus, surrounded by the lush green lawns of the sports field and the quiet hum of Hamilton life. Now, I’m standing breathless – evidently from the climb but also by the view – watching as the city of Sha Tin buzzes below. Continue reading From the Green Fields of Waikato to the Mountain Top of Hong Kong
Student life in America
The first week I was here, it was O-Week, which was awesome. There were constantly events with sports, music, clubs and activities. It felt straight out of an American movie, like Pitch Perfect. Continue reading Student life in America
Year 4 of Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Software
I chose to go on an exchange because I have always wanted to study abroad. I have known my whole life that I wanted to go to school in America, and I figured that now would be the last chance I get, as I am nearing the end of my degree. Continue reading Year 4 of Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Software
Chasing Opportunity and Adventure in Spain
Hey Waikato, my name is Alexander Kashpir, I’m a second-year student studying computer science here at the Hamilton campus, for a Bachelor of Computer Science. Continue reading Chasing Opportunity and Adventure in Spain
From Waikato to Alicante: My Exchange Journey Begins
My name is Kyle Barker and I’m in my final year of studying a Bachelor of Computer Science at the University of Waikato. I chose to go on exchange because I’m excited about the opportunity to meet new people and experience how universities operate in different parts of the world. Continue reading From Waikato to Alicante: My Exchange Journey Begins
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