Kia ora! My name is Sarah Smith and I am incredibly fortunate to be heading to Cardiff University for a trimester exchange at the beginning of 2026. By the time I’m in Cardiff, I’ll be a third year psychology student studying a Bachelor of Social Sciences, and I am absolutely fizzing to start exploring Cymru (Wales)! Continue reading Excited, Curious and Absolutely Terrified
Hey! I’m Caitcheon Thain, a second-year student about to enter my third year of my Bachelor of Business degree, I’m double-majoring in Human Resource Management and Psychology. I’m excited to head on an exchange to Arizona State University. Continue reading I’m going to ASU!
Hello again! It’s Maria here and I’m halfway through my exchange semester at the University of Ottawa. Since arriving in Canada in mid-August, I’ve travelled to Vancouver, Montreal (twice), Niagara Falls, and Toronto (twice). Here are my stories! Continue reading All of My Travels Whilst in Ottawa!
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
Hello, my name is Natalie and I am in my third year and final year of University studying a Bachelor of Social Science, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Human Development. Continue reading Embracing Island Life and Learning Abroad
My name is Maria, and in August I’ll be heading to Canada for a semester at the University of Ottawa. I’m currently in my second year of a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Psychology and a minor in French. Continue reading Off to Ottawa!
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
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!
While at times it seemed like my exchange would last forever, it is unfortunately coming to an end. I find myself saying my final goodbyes and the highlight reel of my incredible exchange. Continue reading Goodbye Maastricht – Reflection on my time Abroad
My name is Ella and I am 21 years old. I am in my second year of a Bachelor of Social Science majoring in Psychology. Continue reading Ella’s off to the Netherlands!
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