Kia ora! I’m Izzy and I’m studying a Bachelor of Sport and Human Performance, majoring in Healthy Active Living, at the University of Waikato. This semester I had the opportunity to study abroad at Purdue University Fort Wayne, and it has been one of the most eye-opening, challenging and rewarding experiences I’ve ever had. Continue reading Kiwi in the Midwest: My Semester at Purdue Fort Wayne
Hi, my name is Rhys Trask, and in 2026, I’m going into my 2nd year of university, majoring in human performance science and sport development and coaching. Continue reading Sports in Stirling
Heya! I’m Kareena, a second-year student at the University of Waikato, studying a Bachelor of Sport and Human Performance. I’ll be heading off to the German Sport University in Cologne for my exchange. Continue reading Crossing Cultures: From Waikato to Germany
This semester abroad at Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) has already been an incredible learning experience. I can’t believe how fast the semester has flown by; it feels like I only just arrived, and now I’m already halfway through. Honestly, a semester abroad doesn’t seem enough; there’s so much more to see, learn, and experience. Continue reading Halfway Through: My Papers and Academic Adventures at PFW
One of my highlights has been joining an intramural basketball team—and even better, our team won the tournament! Outside of uni, I’ve spent most weekends exploring the island—hiking crazy trails, snorkeling in crystal clear waters, and of course, surfing (would be rude not to!!). Continue reading Life on Island – Student Life at UHM
I’ve just returned to New Zealand from a two-semester long exchange at the University of Stirling in Scotland, and in this blog, I’ll be sharing some of the highlights and challenges I faced, what the experience taught me, and how I believe it will shape my future. Continue reading Cycling Through Stirling
My name is Izzy Steane, and I’m currently studying towards a Bachelor of Sport and Human Performance at the University of Waikato. This year, I’m super excited to be heading overseas to study abroad at Purdue University Fort Wayne in the United States. Continue reading New Situations: Different Environments
I’m Michaela Pocock (Miki if we’re mates!), a second-year Bachelor of Sport and Human Performance student from Waikato University, and I’m heading off on an exciting exchange to the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. Continue reading From Waikato to Waikīkī
Hi, I’m Caitlin and I’m writing this as I’m halfway through my year-long exchange at the University of Stirling (Scotland). I am in my 3rd year of Sport and Human Performance at Waikato and am completing my entire final year at Stirling! Continue reading Halfway through a sport exchange in Scotland
Hey everyone! My name is Darrah, I’m a first-year university of Waikato student, studying a bachelor of sports and human performance, majoring in sports science, minoring in psychology! Continue reading Living the hawaiian dream
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