Life on the other side of the world.

As a History major studying in England, I found my exchange to Lancaster University incredibly fascinating. Just walking around the streets and seeing the cobblestones that several million people had walked before me was astounding. Continue reading Life on the other side of the world.

Both familiar and entirely new.

With something new almost every week the entire experience has ultimately changed my life for the good. I feel so much more free and ambitious knowing what can be out there for me, and the thrill of only being able to truly understand an experience by being there is what will encourage me to seek similar choices in the future. Continue reading Both familiar and entirely new.

Life on Exchange at The University of Stirling

I am halfway through my exchange at the University of Stirling, and it has been amazing. Since I arrived in Scotland, I have been amazed by the scenery, historic buildings, and landscapes. Scotland has proved that there are many things to do, and I have barely scratched the surface. Continue reading Life on Exchange at The University of Stirling

Adapting to life at UNCW

What a bloody mission! Thursday January 8th of 2026, I departed from Auckland on a journey to the United States, 13 hours to Dallas, a 5-hour layover, a tummy full of Chick Fil-a and another 2-hour flight to Wilmington, oh and certainly no sleep, Crikey!! Continue reading Adapting to life at UNCW

My Exchange Experience in Belgium

One of the highlights of my exchange was spending my December birthday in Paris. Paris is only a four-hour bus ride from my host city, Ghent, and since it was Christmas, there were a number of beautiful Christmas markets and lights around the city. Continue reading My Exchange Experience in Belgium

All roads lead to adventure — I picked a good junction

My exchange placed me in the beautiful ‘road’ of Malaysia, which I soon found out serves as more of a junction. A junction of many interlacing roads, or rather, adventures to experience and places to travel. Continue reading All roads lead to adventure — I picked a good junction

Excited To See What Else Lies Ahead

I have spent almost three months studying in Japan, and there are many things that I did not expect about my accommodation, as well as cost of living, that I decided to write about. Continue reading Excited To See What Else Lies Ahead

Same NTU, brand new me

I went from knowing no-one at all, to making the best friends ever, adapted to local customs, explored the vibrant food scene, and overcame challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic. My exchange ultimately changed my life so much more than I could’ve known. Continue reading Same NTU, brand new me