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)
The semester flew by, and before I knew it, spring break was here! This time, I decided to shake things up and head to New Orleans with friends for a five-day getaway. Coming from the wide-open spaces of Montana, diving into the vibrant streets of Louisiana was an exciting change. Continue reading Spring break!
I was born in Wales and educated in a Welsh medium until the age of 12, and an English medium in New Zealand until the age of 17. A key difference I noticed between Western and Indian primary and secondary education was student motivation. Continue reading Education in India
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
It’s been a few weeks since landing in Ottawa, and I’ve experienced so much. There have been university hangouts, winter festivals, and other fun activities. Adjusting to the new university has had some challenges but I’ve settled in and met so many amazing people. Continue reading Skating along the Rideau Canal
We are a week on from returning from India and it’s crazy to think that it was 50 days ago that our journey began. We left New Zealand as a group of 24 strangers, ready to explore India but we returned as a family, bonded through not only our joint experience but also our ambition for life! Continue reading 6 weeks later…
I have now been back home for 3 days, and my most commonly asked question is – what was your favourite part of your trip? The first time I was asked this, I was stumped. After a long few minutes of awkward silence, I proceeded to reply, “Only one?” Continue reading He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.
As I reflect on the past six weeks, the power of human connection has been a key takeaway for me. From witnessing the genuine care displayed by strangers in India to immersing myself in community-driven initiatives, this journey has underscored the importance of human connection, compassion, growth, and reflection on a global scale. Continue reading Embracing the Power of Human Connection: Lessons from India
Wow! What a time, what an experience. Words will never be able to fully describe the rollercoaster of feelings that I experienced throughout the 6 weeks in India. Continue reading Learnings & What to Pack
Kate’s experiences settling into life at Cardiff University Continue reading Arriving and Settling in at Cardiff
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