Shwmae from Cardiff! I have now been in Cardiff for nearly three months, and it has honestly changed my perspective on life. This exchange has exceeded my expectations, and I have already done so many things I would have never been able to do, learn, or experience if I hadn’t come to Cardiff. It almost feels like ‘travel with a side of uni’, but every single aspect has been so rewarding. Continue reading Travel with a side of uni in Cardiff!
In just a few days, I’ll be trading the lecture halls at Waikato for the halls of the United Nations in
Geneva. It’s a chance to get a first-hand look at how things actually work behind the scenes and learn from people who are dedicated to a more sustainable world. Continue reading From Aotearoa to Geneva: My Journey to the Heart of Global Diplomacy
Studying in Maastricht has been an amazing time for me, allowing me to take my sociology course to the next level and garner new experiences and stories that I can implement into my learning. Continue reading Goodbye Maastricht
As I’m writing this, it feels weird knowing that my exchange is almost over. When I first arrived, everything was super scary, and now it feels like this is normal. I didn’t expect that at all. I can honestly say I’ve really loved my time on exchange, and I’m so excited (and relieved) that I’ve been able to extend it. Continue reading Home far away from home
An exchange is more than just studying overseas. From exploring California to navigating daily life without a car, Te Kiriwai dives into the experiences, challenges, and personal growth that made her time at Berkeley unforgettable. Continue reading Beach Days, Game Days, and Growing Pains
I can hardly believe I’m in my final days at Lancaster University here in England. After years of planning and anticipating this time, it is nearly over, and it has gone so quickly! It is a week of ‘lasts.’ Last Criminology class, last time I’m going grocery shopping on the university’s free bus, last time I visit town, last time I go to the incredible library here, last time I do laundry, etc. I know I will feel a mixture of sadness, but also satisfaction when I get on the train out of here at the end of the week. Continue reading A Week of Lasts
My semester abroad has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. Looking back now, I know that I have massively grown emotionally, mentally, and culturally. This experience has been truly incredible. I would recommend it to anyone. Continue reading Life in Hawai’i
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
My name is Samuel Daley. I am a first, going into second year Bachelor of Arts student studying History and Creative Writing. Continue reading Experiencing History in Lancaster
My name is Amelie and I will be completing a certificate in politics, having completed my bachelors of business, majoring in supply chain management and digital business in 2025. As a student with dyslexia and a medical condition that greatly impacts my life, I have chosen the University of Liverpool specifically because of the accessibility options they offer through their Disability Advice and Guidance department (DAG). Continue reading From Aotearoa to Liverpool
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