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Read first-hand exchange and global experience stories from University of Waikato students. Browse by destination, subject, or topic, and find stories from students who've been exactly where you are now.

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        • University College Maastricht
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        • University of Bergen
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        • University of Alicante
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        • Jönköping International Business School
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        • University of Calgary
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        • University of Hawai’i at Hilo
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  • Global Internships
    • 2023
      • Vietnam 8-week Internship (2023)
  • Short-term Experiences
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Category: Political & Social Sciences

Asia, Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, Getting around Campus, Japan, Kwansei Gakuin University, Law, Local Culture, Political & Social Sciences, Student Life

What to do in Japan

October 20, 2023November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

One thing you must do in Japan is take advantage of the transport system! It is incredible just how far you can go in a couple of hours on their efficient transport. Continue reading What to do in Japan

Canada, Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, North America, Political & Social Sciences, University of Victoria

Early days at UVic

October 19, 2023March 1, 2024 Waikato Global Experiences

When I left New Zealand for Canada,  I was excited to be going to a new country, with that excitement continuing as I spent about a week in Vancouver and Victoria with my parents, who came with me to help me settle down in Canada, giving me a small holiday with them before they left and I was on my own. Continue reading Early days at UVic

Asia, Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, Japan, Kwansei Gakuin University, Law, Political & Social Sciences, Student Life

First days in Japan

October 14, 2023November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

The last week or so before I left it started to set in that I was about to move so far away. Before then it did not really feel like a reality that I was about to be living so far away from home. With that aside though, I felt really excited to get moving and see new things as I was getting a bit bored at home. It was a bit stressful making sure that I had everything ready to go, but with a consistent plan and support system it all worked out.  Continue reading First days in Japan

Europe, Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, Law, Norway, Political & Social Sciences, University of Bergen

Homesick in Bergen

September 26, 2023March 11, 2024 Waikato Global Experiences

Since this was my first time being so far away from my family, I was super anxious about leaving New Zealand and living by myself in a different country for five months. However, as nervous as I was, I was equally excited about this new exciting chapter of life. Continue reading Homesick in Bergen

Europe, Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, Law, Norway, Political & Social Sciences, University of Bergen

Starting a trimester at the University of Bergen

September 17, 2023March 4, 2024 Waikato Global Experiences

Madiha is studying in Norway this Trimester! Continue reading Starting a trimester at the University of Bergen

Asia, Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, Japan, Kwansei Gakuin University, Political & Social Sciences

Sharna at Kwansei Gakuin University

September 12, 2023July 24, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

My name is Sharna and I am a political science student. I chose Kwansei Gakuin University in Japan as my global experience and it is my first time leaving the country! Continue reading Sharna at Kwansei Gakuin University

Canada, Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, North America, Political & Social Sciences, University of Victoria

Joshua at UVic

September 11, 2023July 24, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

Hi, I’m Joshua Griffiths, a Bachelor of Social Sciences student majoring in History doing an exchange at the University of Victoria in Victoria Canada. Continue reading Joshua at UVic

Canada, Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, Food, North America, Political & Social Sciences, Student Life, University of Calgary

Looking For A Place To Eat in Calgary?

July 21, 2023November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

Calgary has an array of amazing local food joints scattered throughout the city, it’s just a matter of finding out where they are. Throughout my short 4-month stay, I’ve come across so many places I’d love to go back to if I’d had the time but, to keep things short, here are just four places I’d definitely recommend you check out if you ever find yourself in the city. Continue reading Looking For A Place To Eat in Calgary?

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