Teaching in snowy Denmark

During the summer, I had the incredible opportunity to complete an exchange semester in Denmark. Studying overseas was something I had always wanted to do, and it became one of the most rewarding experiences of my university journey. Living and studying in a different country challenged me both personally and academically while giving me unforgettable memories and lifelong friendships. Continue reading Teaching in snowy Denmark

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

Kiwi in the Midwest: My Semester at Purdue Fort Wayne

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

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