Canada, Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, Local Culture, North America, Sport & Human Performance, Student Life, Travelling while Abroad, University of Ottawa

Nearly home time

April 15, 2024November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

The past few weeks have been hectic! I’ve now visited Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto, Niagara Falls and Mont Tremblant. They were all amazing experiences and beautiful places to see. Continue reading Nearly home time

Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, Local Culture, North America, Sport & Human Performance, Student Life, University of Montana, USA

Spring break!

March 27, 2024November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

The semester flew by, and before I knew it, spring break was here! This time, I decided to shake things up and head to New Orleans with friends for a five-day getaway. Coming from the wide-open spaces of Montana, diving into the vibrant streets of Louisiana was an exciting change. Continue reading Spring break!

Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, North America, Sport & Human Performance, Student Life, University of Montana, USA

Sports in Missoula, Montana

March 18, 2024November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

Missoula has been treating me well, even as the snow melts away in this unusually warm winter. I’ve enjoyed a variety of winter activities, from snowboarding at Snowbowl to ice skating at the uni rink, and even cross-country skiing at Lolo Pass. Continue reading Sports in Missoula, Montana

Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, North America, Sport & Human Performance, Student Life, Travelling while Abroad, University of North Carolina Wilmington, USA1 Comment

Spring Break – Half Way through the Semester

March 8, 2024November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

The last three weeks have flown by and I have been studying hard and finishing off many assignments before our spring break! Continue reading Spring Break – Half Way through the Semester

Canada, Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, North America, Sport & Human Performance, Student Life, University of Ottawa

Halfway through!

February 25, 2024November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

I’m officially halfway through my semester at the University of Ottawa, oh how time has flown by. I am absolutely loving it. Continue reading Halfway through!

Asia, Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, Local Culture, Malaysia, Sport & Human Performance, Student Life, University of Malaya

Embracing Diversity

February 23, 2024November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

Embarking on an exchange programme in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, at the University of Malaya has been one of the most enriching experiences of my life… Continue reading Embracing Diversity

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Feeling at home in the USA

February 21, 2024November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

Recently I went on a roadie down to South Carolina with my international friends where we stopped off at Myrtle Beach! Continue reading Feeling at home in the USA

Canada, Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, North America, Sport & Human Performance, Student Life, University of Ottawa

Arriving in Ottawa✈️📍

January 27, 2024November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

What a start to the year, flying from 26-degree weather into negative 10!! It’s been a chilly start to my first few weeks in Ottawa, definitely a change, but I’m enjoying every day of snow so far ❄️ Continue reading Arriving in Ottawa✈️📍

Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, North America, Sport & Human Performance, Student Life, University of North Carolina Wilmington, USA

Adjusting to America

January 26, 2024November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

I was really excited about the whole experience I was embarking on as it was my first time solo travelling going off to live in another country also for the first time. It hadn’t really hit me that I had left New Zealand until I stepped foot in LAX with little to no sleep and saw that the Police officers were armed. Welcome to America! Continue reading Adjusting to America

Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, North America, Sport & Human Performance, Student Life, University of Montana, USA

Missoula, Montana

January 19, 2024November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

Upon arriving in Missoula, a wave of exhaustion washed over me from the journey, but I was thrilled to have finally reached my destination. The initial days were dedicated to the international student orientation, and despite the lingering travel fatigue, I managed to power through without any sleep issues. Continue reading Missoula, Montana

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