I have my first exam in a couple of weeks which I’m nervous about since it’s the first closed-book style exam I will have done since high-school. I’ve been spending lots of time studying in my room and at the university library which is something I’m going to miss when I return home. The Tauranga campus is going to seem tiny by comparison! Continue reading Crunch time at University of Strathclyde
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…
A few months into my exchange at Universiti Malaya, I already had so many cool, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. I love learning and getting involved in Malaysian culture. Continue reading Being an exchange student at University of Malaya
Only 5 more weeks of this amazing experience where I’ve met so many people and made so many memories. It’s going to be so sad saying goodbye to everyone who I’ve become so close with. Continue reading Japan OE coming to an end
I’m currently soaking up everything South Korea has to offer as an exchange student and let me tell you, it’s been a whirlwind of new experiences. Continue reading My Exchange Experience in Korea
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
The past few weeks have been hectic! I’ve now visited Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto, Niagara Falls and Mont Tremblant. They were all amazing experiences and beautiful places to see. Continue reading Nearly home time
Another reason Taiwan is great is the cost of living! Compared to New Zealand, and other
exchange options, the cost of food, transport and accommodation is really cheap. This
makes it great for a student looking to travel on more of budget. Continue reading Exchange at National Chengchi University (Part 2)
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!
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