It’s crazy to think how quickly this semester has gone by. Though stepping into a new country is daunting, the longer you embrace it, the more certain the rewards become. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in Hong Kong, and it has profoundly changed me in ways I never expected. Continue reading A Kiwi in CUHK: Finding my voice across cultures
Hey, I’m Holly, I am a second-year student studying a Bachelor of Climate Change, majoring in Economics and minoring in Public Policy. I wanted to go on an exchange when I first saw the Waikato University open day presentation in year 13. My initial plan was to go to Hawaii, but after a few twists and turns, I ended up enrolling in the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Continue reading Going to Glasgow
Hi, my name is Ethan Norton. I’m a second-year student here at Waikato uni doing a BBUS double majoring in economics and marketing. I will be going on an exchange to Maastricht university in the Netherlands in semester A of next year. Continue reading The start of my journey
I chose Japan because I am in the process of buying an abandoned house and wanted to be able to inspect properties in person while also spending time in the country Continue reading Buying an Abandoned House in Japan
A wrap up on my weekend competing for the University of Calgary Dinos at Canadian University Rowing Championships in Montreal, Quebec. Continue reading My Weekend Competing for the University of Calgary Dinos
While I have been here coming up on four months, I am about half way through my semester here at University of Calgary, which began at the end of August. The weather for the most part has been amazing, other than a couple of weeks of rain. This week we had our first drop of snow, going from training in singlet to rowing in the snow only a week later sure is different to home. Continue reading Far From Ready to Leave
I’m now two months into my exchange semester at Maastricht SBE in the Netherlands! Time is flying faster than I cycle to class — which, believe me, is saying something. Continue reading Time Flies Faster Than My Cycle to Class
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
My exchange taught me to make the most of my opportunities, as you never know what saying yes to things can open up for you. Studying abroad also broadened my worldview, as I got to experience living overseas and immersing myself in a different way of life. Continue reading Liverpool: The Constant Adventure
I’m currently in my second year studying a Bachelor of Business with a double major in Finance and Accounting. I plan to work in Australia after completing my degree, so spending a semester at the University of Newcastle will hopefully give me the opportunity to build connections. Continue reading Preparing for the future
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