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Category: Short-term Experiences

2023, Local Culture, Short-term Experiences, Student Life

Recap: Holly’s time in India

June 5, 2023April 8, 2026 Waikato Global Experiences

Visiting one of the 7 wonders of the world was truly an experience that I will never forget. Our tour guide led us around and we learnt so much about the mausoleum. We even went inside and could see the tombs of Mumtaz Mahal and her husband, the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Continue reading Recap: Holly’s time in India

2023, Short-term Experiences

Holly’s Packing Guide for India

May 25, 2023April 8, 2026 Waikato Global Experiences

These are the 8 must-haves that Holly recommends while travelling in India. Continue reading Holly’s Packing Guide for India

2023, Food, Language Barriers, Local Culture, Short-term Experiences, Student Life

The City from the Outside

May 18, 2023April 8, 2026 Waikato Global Experiences

I have currently been in Brazil for a total of 5 and a bit days, and WOW, there is much to talk about. There have been many cultural differences I could easily say I was or wasn’t expecting, and both in equally negative and positive ways. Continue reading The City from the Outside

2023, Local Culture, Short-term Experiences, Student Life2 Comments

Highlights from my time in India

May 15, 2023April 8, 2026 Waikato Global Experiences

This trip has truly been life-changing. Continue reading Highlights from my time in India

2023, Local Culture, Short-term Experiences, Student Life

Falou, ate mais Sao Paulo!

May 8, 2023April 8, 2026 Waikato Global Experiences

I think having zero expectations prior to the trip is what enhanced my experience. Continue reading Falou, ate mais Sao Paulo!

2023, Short-term Experiences

Jaipur Foot

May 4, 2023April 8, 2026 Waikato Global Experiences

As we head into our 5th week here in India one place that has really stood out to me has been an organisation called Jaipur Foot. Continue reading Jaipur Foot

2023, Short-term Experiences

Things I enjoy thinking about

April 24, 2023April 8, 2026 Waikato Global Experiences

I know this programme will change my life in some way. I don’t know how, in what way or to what extent. That’s exciting. Continue reading Things I enjoy thinking about

2023, Food, Local Culture, Short-term Experiences, Student Life

Anekantavada

April 20, 2023April 8, 2026 Waikato Global Experiences

We are now officially 3 weeks into our trip! A concept that has been on mind my a lot during the last couple of weeks is Anekantavada. Anekantavada is a term coined by the Jains in ancient India that means ‘many-sidedness’ in Sanskrit. Continue reading Anekantavada

2023, Short-term Experiences

Bilum Lady in Brasil

April 10, 2023April 8, 2026 Waikato Global Experiences

There is no structure to this. This is my version of being immersed in Brazil. I’ve written down what’s on my heart and I hope that resonates somehow. There’s so much to feel and less to think about. Continue reading Bilum Lady in Brasil

2023, Local Culture, Short-term Experiences, Student Life

Global Connections

March 30, 2023April 8, 2026 Waikato Global Experiences

Even though we are thousands of miles apart we, te iwi Māori from Aotearoa me Te Waipounamu, can connect to the indigenous peoples we have met while in Brazil. Continue reading Global Connections

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