Leaving the comfort of New Zealand is scary. Feeling sceptical about going on an exchange is totally normal, in fact I was initially supposed to go abroad the semester before this, but I didn’t build up the confidence to register before the deadline. Realistically, when are you ever going to go study abroad than whilst you’re at university? Continue reading Put yourself in situations you’d usually avoid.
Studying abroad has been one of the most exciting and memorable experiences of my life. One of the first things I’ve noticed about Yonsei was how lively and welcoming the campus feels. The atmosphere is energetic and inspiring, and being surrounded by both local and international students makes it even more interesting. It is a place where you constantly meet new people and hear different perspectives. Continue reading Iffah’s Seoul exchange diaries.
Shwmae from Cardiff! I have now been in Cardiff for nearly three months, and it has honestly changed my perspective on life. This exchange has exceeded my expectations, and I have already done so many things I would have never been able to do, learn, or experience if I hadn’t come to Cardiff. It almost feels like ‘travel with a side of uni’, but every single aspect has been so rewarding. Continue reading Travel with a side of uni in Cardiff!
I thought studying at the University in Glasgow in Winter would restrict the adventures I could go on, instead it forced me to get creative. Continue reading Unexpected Adventures in Scotland
I arrived in Stirling with my life on my back, having travelled for three months prior to my exchange. I was so excited to have a room of my own after a great many trains, boats and hostels had housed me. Stirling was the perfect place to land after my travels, cosy but packed full of fun and lovely people. Continue reading Everything Changes: My Stirling Semester
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
An exchange is more than just studying overseas. From exploring California to navigating daily life without a car, Te Kiriwai dives into the experiences, challenges, and personal growth that made her time at Berkeley unforgettable. Continue reading Beach Days, Game Days, and Growing Pains
This year I have had the incredible opportunity to spend two semesters in Japan on the intensive Japanese language programme at Kwansei Gakuin University, and one of the best parts of the experience has been joining the university’s rowing club. Continue reading Rowing in Japan
I am currently studying at Ghent University which is located in a vibrant student town in the Flemish speaking region of Belgium. The international environment creates a really welcoming atmosphere, and there is always something happening for students who want to socialise. Continue reading Studying abroad in Ghent – What Student Life and Studying Really Looks Like
Cardiff is a very social and lively city. It is common for students to go to a local cafe and do their studies there, as there are cafes everywhere! Continue reading Life in Cardiff
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