Hong Kong – The most Insightful Experience of my Life

From the different culture, meeting new friends and starting a fresh new life in a dynamic country is the most exciting opportunity any student could ask for. Continue reading Hong Kong – The most Insightful Experience of my Life

Thank you, Sweden

I don’t even know how to put into words how amazing and transformative my exchange has been. Europe was amazing, Jönköping was amazing, and I feel like the luckiest person to have had the opportunity to go, met the people I met, travel to the places I traveled to, and made the memories I made. Continue reading Thank you, Sweden

Goodbye Maastricht – Reflection on my time Abroad

While at times it seemed like my exchange would last forever, it is unfortunately coming to an end. I find myself saying my final goodbyes and the highlight reel of my incredible exchange. Continue reading Goodbye Maastricht – Reflection on my time Abroad

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…

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