When in France…
Having now completed my exchange, as cliché as it sounds, it was the experience of a life-time and is something that I can’t recommend highly enough while you’re at Waikato. Continue reading When in France…
Category: Language Barriers
Maastricht’s Charm
As soon as I got off the train in Maastricht I was absolutely engulfed with the history surrounding me. Everything you see in magazines, travel brochures, and on TV, is right there before your very eyes and you are living it! Continue reading Maastricht’s Charm
Exchange at National Chengchi University (Part 1)
I find it hard to detail my excitement in venturing through Taipei for the first time, a land very distant from that of Hamilton, New Zealand. I choose Taiwan for the same reasons I have fallen in love with Taiwan, it is the challenge that comes with living in a foreign city, where the people speak a completely different language and live a completely different lifestyle. Continue reading Exchange at National Chengchi University (Part 1)
A CompSci student in Canada
Bonjour, je m’appelle Megan, and I completed a spring semester exchange to Canada in my third year of BCMS(Hons) as a double major in Math and Comp Sci at Waikato University. Continue reading A CompSci student in Canada
Transit Tales: Exploring the Plurality of Ways People Move
After exploring India for three weeks, I’ve experienced the diverse ways people move in this country. In today’s modern society, it’s tempting to opt for isolated travel – air conditioning to aid in comfort, quick flights, or convenient Ubers that shield you from the vibrant surroundings. However, over the past three weeks, we have instead been encouraged to immerse ourselves within multiple modes of transport that facilitate connections and conversations. Continue reading Transit Tales: Exploring the Plurality of Ways People Move
My time at Yonsei University
One of my biggest highlights of going to Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea was experiencing a big university. The campus was stunning and spacious with lots of spaces for the students both inside and out. Continue reading My time at Yonsei University
#LawTripChile2018 – Part Two: Chile – A Vibrant, Diverse and Beautiful Country!
10 Students from Te Piringa – Faculty of Law had the opportunity to travel and learn in Chile in 2018 as part of the Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Latin America. We look back at some highlights of their experience. Continue reading #LawTripChile2018 – Part Two: Chile – A Vibrant, Diverse and Beautiful Country!
The City from the Outside
I have currently been in Brazil for a total of 5 and a bit days, and WOW, there is much to talk about. There have been many cultural differences I could easily say I was or wasn’t expecting, and both in equally negative and positive ways. Continue reading The City from the Outside
Self-discovery in Brazil
I have been excited to share about the amazing kaupapa I’ve been immersed in during my first week here in Brazil. Forever captivated by Brazil’s street art and graffiti, architecture, vibrant people, and rich culture. Continue reading Self-discovery in Brazil
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