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Category: Political & Social Sciences

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Time Flies Faster Than My Cycle to Class

October 23, 2025November 14, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

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

Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, Hawai'i, Health, Local Culture, North America, Political & Social Sciences, Psychology, Student Life, Travelling while Abroad, University of Hawai'i at ManoaLeave a comment

Student life and travelling to the other islands in Hawai’i

October 16, 2025November 14, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

Studying abroad at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa has been an incredible mix of learning, adventure, and community. Continue reading Student life and travelling to the other islands in Hawai’i

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History at UC Berkley

July 3, 2025July 18, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

I’m a third-year Social Science student majoring in History and minoring in Te Reo Māori. This August I’ll be heading to UC Berkeley to begin my semester long exchange. Continue reading History at UC Berkley

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Mā te wā, Canada

June 26, 2025November 14, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

I’ve had the experience of a lifetime for which I will be forever grateful. I leave Canada with countless lifelong friends, a number of lasting memories, and a skill set I’m eager to take into the future. Continue reading Mā te wā, Canada

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Pre-departure Excitement

June 25, 2025June 13, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

In the next couple of months, I will be embarking on an experience of a lifetime… My exchange. I am venturing all the way to Stirling, Scotland, and I couldn’t be more excited! Continue reading Pre-departure Excitement

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Finding my Whakapapa in the heart of Scotland

June 25, 2025June 26, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

Waitī shares his hope for an exciting journey in Scotland, exploring his heritage, embracing new adventures, and making the most of a life-changing exchange opportunity at the University of Stirling. Continue reading Finding my Whakapapa in the heart of Scotland

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Why I chose to go on exchange

June 23, 2025June 26, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

Rachel Lees, a Sociology major, sees her UK exchange as a reclaiming of independence and personal growth, immersing herself in England’s history and literature while studying at Lancaster University. Continue reading Why I chose to go on exchange

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Social Science in the Netherlands

June 17, 2025June 5, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

Hello! My name is Phoebe and this is now my second year at Waikato studying in the Bachelor of Social Sciences. Continue reading Social Science in the Netherlands

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A Semester in Scotland, a way more confident me!

May 16, 2025November 14, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

When I first arrived at the University of Stirling in Scotland this January, I was overwhelmed with excitement but also very nervous to be travelling so far and immersing myself into an entirely new environment by myself. But I learned that I’m capable of more than I think, and I expect this self-sufficiency will set me up well in my future career and life. Continue reading A Semester in Scotland, a way more confident me!

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California, much bigger than I dreamed

April 10, 2025November 14, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

I think that one of the best things about studying abroad is being able to travel and see places that you’ve only seen online or only dreamt about. So when I came to California I really wanted to explore places that I wouldn’t get to back home. Continue reading California, much bigger than I dreamed

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