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When in France…

May 29, 2024November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

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…

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A Semester rapidly coming to an end

May 22, 2024November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

Just as the spring weather has been getting really hot here in North Carolina, the end of the semester is near. This has meant I have been pretty busy completing my last assignments and have been preparing for my final exams. Continue reading A Semester rapidly coming to an end

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Safety in Ottawa

May 17, 2024November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

Ottawa is a pretty safe place to live. There are some places that are safer than others. But compared to Hamilton it’s pretty similar, despite being a major city. Continue reading Safety in Ottawa

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A day in the life of an exchange student at UOttawa

May 16, 2024November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

Gonna be real here. I don’t have that many scheduled classes compared to Waikato so my day is pretty free. Continue reading A day in the life of an exchange student at UOttawa

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Coping with Covid on Exchange

May 15, 2024November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

One of the worst things that could happen, happened. I got struck down with COVID-19 on exchange. Which isn’t the worst thing but it was pretty bad. Continue reading Coping with Covid on Exchange

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Being an exchange student at University of Malaya

May 14, 2024November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

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

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Japan OE coming to an end

May 1, 2024November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

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

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My Exchange Experience in Korea

April 30, 2024November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

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

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Maastricht’s Charm

April 29, 2024November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

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

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Nearly home time

April 15, 2024November 17, 2025 Waikato Global Experiences

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

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