Canada, Computing & Mathematical Sciences, Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, Language Barriers, Local Culture, North America, Papers, Student Life, Travelling while Abroad, University of OttawaLeave a comment

A CompSci student in Canada

February 29, 2024November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

Bonjour, je m’appelle Megan, and I completed a spring semester exchange to Canada in my third year of BCMS(Hons) as a double major in Math and Comp Sci at Waikato University. Continue reading A CompSci student in Canada

Canada, Exchange by Region, Food, Local Culture, North America, Science & Earth Sciences, Student Life, University of OttawaLeave a comment

Skating along the Rideau Canal

February 27, 2024November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

It’s been a few weeks since landing in Ottawa, and I’ve experienced so much. There have been university hangouts, winter festivals, and other fun activities. Adjusting to the new university has had some challenges but I’ve settled in and met so many amazing people. Continue reading Skating along the Rideau Canal

Canada, Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, North America, Sport & Human Performance, Student Life, University of OttawaLeave a comment

Halfway through!

February 25, 2024November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

I’m officially halfway through my semester at the University of Ottawa, oh how time has flown by. I am absolutely loving it. Continue reading Halfway through!

Cardiff University, Communications & Marketing, Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, Local Culture, Student Life, Travelling while Abroad, United Kingdom, WalesLeave a comment

Arriving and Settling in at Cardiff

February 24, 2024November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

Kate’s experiences settling into life at Cardiff University Continue reading Arriving and Settling in at Cardiff

Asia, Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, Local Culture, Malaysia, Sport & Human Performance, Student Life, University of MalayaLeave a comment

Embracing Diversity

February 23, 2024November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

Embarking on an exchange programme in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, at the University of Malaya has been one of the most enriching experiences of my life… Continue reading Embracing Diversity

Europe, Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, Law, Norway, Student Life, University of BergenLeave a comment

Coping with Bergen weather

February 22, 2024November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

The past month has been an experience in learning how to cope with snow and regular rain. Continue reading Coping with Bergen weather

Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, North America, Sport & Human Performance, Student Life, University of North Carolina Wilmington, USALeave a comment

Feeling at home in the USA

February 21, 2024November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

Recently I went on a roadie down to South Carolina with my international friends where we stopped off at Myrtle Beach! Continue reading Feeling at home in the USA

Accommodation, Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, Finance & Economics, Local Culture, Papers, Scotland, Student Life, Travelling while Abroad, United Kingdom, University of StrathclydeLeave a comment

My first month in Scotland

February 15, 2024November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

I’ve now been in Scotland for just over a month and what a wild start it has been! Continue reading My first month in Scotland

Asia, Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, Getting around Campus, Japan, Kwansei Gakuin University, Local Culture, Political & Social Sciences, Student Life, Travelling while AbroadLeave a comment

Exchange at Kwansei Gakuin University

February 14, 2024November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

My exchange experience at Kwansei Gakuin University, including highlights, challenges, travel essentials, and what it’s like coming back home. Continue reading Exchange at Kwansei Gakuin University