Throwing yourself into the deep end in a new environment is one of the best ways to make new connections, and moving across to the opposite side of the world has to one of the deepest ends possible. But and experiencing a new way of life for over half a year was an opportunity I’ll never forget and always be thankful for.
Continue reading Dankeschön Deutschland
My exchange has profoundly shaped how I view the world and my place in it. It taught me to think beyond New Zealand – creatively, ambitiously, and critically. I realised that the way we do things at home is just one way, and not necessarily the most efficient or innovative. It encouraged me to be bolder in my thinking, more willing to take risks, and more open to exploring unconventional pathways. Continue reading Thinking beyond New Zealand
There have been so many highlights of my exchange at NTU and it’s been such a different experience for me, being my first-time travelling overseas solo and first-time staying in halls.
My exchange has taught me to just take advantage of opportunities that come by! Continue reading A Semester of Firsts
Experiencing my sociology degree through a different cultural lens and discussing this content with people from various countries and communities has provided a fresh view, which I am really grateful for. It’s provided me with a deeper sense of self-confidence and independence. Continue reading Scotland, Sociology, and Shaping a new Perspective
Being on exchange has simultaneously been everything I expected and nothing I expected at the same time. Everyday is filled with so much new learning about the culture, geography, and people of this gorgeous place I’m living in. Continue reading Island style at UH Hilo
I went from knowing no-one at all, to making the best friends ever, adapted to local customs, explored the vibrant food scene, and overcame challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic. My exchange ultimately changed my life so much more than I could’ve known. Continue reading Same NTU, brand new me
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
When people say going on exchange was the best part of their degree, they are not lying! Having just packed my things and left my home for the last few months, I find it hard to properly describe just how special this experience has been. Continue reading The most thank you’s I’ve ever thank you’d to Cardiff!
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
Hi I’m Madison and I’ve just finished my first semester abroad at the University of Ottawa. I’ve been able to do some incredible trips while I’ve been here like Gaspésie, Montréal, New York City, and Québec City. I’m really looking forward to new adventures in my final semester & all it has to bring. Continue reading Canadian Adventures: A Semester of Travel
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