Going on an exchange to Kansai Gaidai University in Japan was something I never thought that I would ever be able to experience. Not only was I able to spend time in the country I had seen on social media, I experienced moments that I will never forget. Continue reading Moments That I Will Never Forget.
¡Feliz año nuevo a todos! Since my last blog post, the seasons have changed (but don’t be fooled, Spanish winter certainly isn’t cold!), and everyone has settled into the exam period. Studying for finals has actually been really exciting because it’s in a completely different environment compared to my past 5 semesters that have all been in Hamilton. Continue reading Studying Abroad, Solo Travel & Spain
Studying in Japan has been one of the most meaningful and most memorable experiences of my life. Living and studying in a different country pushed me far outside my comfort zone, but it also allowed me to grow. From cultural experiences to personal challenges, my time in Japan shaped my independence and strengthened my language skills. Continue reading My Exchange Experience in Japan
Studying in Maastricht has been an amazing time for me, allowing me to take my sociology course to the next level and garner new experiences and stories that I can implement into my learning. Continue reading Goodbye Maastricht
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
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
If there’s one thing that going on exchange has taught me, it’s how much I took for granted at the University of Waikato. Studying abroad has been an incredible experience so far, full of travel, new friendships, and cultural immersion, but it’s also shown me how different universities can be in the way they teach, support, and engage students. Continue reading Finding Appreciation Abroad: How My Exchange is Giving Me a New Perspective
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
Studying abroad at Kwansei Gakuin University has been a meaningful experience that has taught me a lot about daily life and education in Japan. Each week brings new situations to adapt to, whether it’s learning the language, navigating classes, or figuring out everyday routines. Continue reading Small & Meaningful Challenges
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!
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