Roam The Esplanade, Try Paella, Enjoy Your Time Away!

About a four-hour train ride from Madrid is Alicante, a coastal city that stretches along the Costa Blanca and is full of rich cultural and historical connections. Within my classes at the university, I’m the only non-Spaniard, but that hasn’t stopped my classmates from welcoming me like their own. Continue reading Roam The Esplanade, Try Paella, Enjoy Your Time Away!

The Journey, it’s what you’re going to make of it.

A few months ago, I imagined I would be soaking up on the beaches of Santa Barbara, overall just enjoying the classic American experience. But as life often goes, things didn’t go to plan. But as the weeks fly by, it is becoming clearer that the journey isn’t about getting what I expected, but rather about what I can make out of it. Continue reading The Journey, it’s what you’re going to make of it.

From azure beaches to cosy nights and castles: Waitī’s journey to Stirling, Scotland

When the opportunity came to spend a semester on the other side of the world in Stirling, Scotland, I knew I had to make the most of it! So when trimester A at Waikato came to a close, I moved out of my flat, packed up my life into a massive backpack and set off. Continue reading From azure beaches to cosy nights and castles: Waitī’s journey to Stirling, Scotland

Life on Island – Student Life at UHM

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

Far From Ready to Leave

While I have been here coming up on four months, I am about half way through my semester here at University of Calgary, which began at the end of August. The weather for the most part has been amazing, other than a couple of weeks of rain. This week we had our first drop of snow, going from training in singlet to rowing in the snow only a week later sure is different to home.  Continue reading Far From Ready to Leave

Student life in America

The first week I was here, it was O-Week, which was awesome. There were constantly events with sports, music, clubs and activities. It felt straight out of an American movie, like Pitch Perfect. Continue reading Student life in America

Cycling Through Stirling

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

Red brick buildings of the Liverpool skyline.

Liverpool: The Constant Adventure

My exchange taught me to make the most of my opportunities, as you never know what saying yes to things can open up for you. Studying abroad also broadened my worldview, as I got to experience living overseas and immersing myself in a different way of life. Continue reading Liverpool: The Constant Adventure