Cheers to goodbye
I cannot believe how quickly my exchange has come to an end. In just 2 days, I will be on my way back to Aotearoa and I must admit, I’m surprised by how hard it has been to say goodbye. Continue reading Cheers to goodbye
Category: Student Life
Rowing in Japan
This year I have had the incredible opportunity to spend two semesters in Japan on the intensive Japanese language programme at Kwansei Gakuin University, and one of the best parts of the experience has been joining the university’s rowing club. Continue reading Rowing in Japan
A Week of Lasts
I can hardly believe I’m in my final days at Lancaster University here in England. After years of planning and anticipating this time, it is nearly over, and it has gone so quickly! It is a week of ‘lasts.’ Last Criminology class, last time I’m going grocery shopping on the university’s free bus, last time I visit town, last time I go to the incredible library here, last time I do laundry, etc. I know I will feel a mixture of sadness, but also satisfaction when I get on the train out of here at the end of the week. Continue reading A Week of Lasts
Māori in Hawai’i. From Waikato to Hilo Hawai’i.
I am a third-year double major student in Te Reo Māori and Indigenous studies at the University of Waikato. I am a proud Māori originally from the Horowhenua region in Aotearoa (New Zealand) and have lived in the Waikato region for 10 years. I have been fortunate to study at the University of Hawai’i Hilo in the fall semester before I graduate with my degree. Continue reading Māori in Hawai’i. From Waikato to Hilo Hawai’i.
From Aotearoa to Liverpool
My name is Amelie and I will be completing a certificate in politics, having completed my bachelors of business, majoring in supply chain management and digital business in 2025. As a student with dyslexia and a medical condition that greatly impacts my life, I have chosen the University of Liverpool specifically because of the accessibility options they offer through their Disability Advice and Guidance department (DAG). Continue reading From Aotearoa to Liverpool
All roads lead to adventure — I picked a good junction
My exchange placed me in the beautiful ‘road’ of Malaysia, which I soon found out serves as more of a junction. A junction of many interlacing roads, or rather, adventures to experience and places to travel. Continue reading All roads lead to adventure — I picked a good junction
Finding Appreciation Abroad: How My Exchange is Giving Me a New Perspective
If there’s one thing that going on exchange has taught me, it’s how much I took for granted at the University of Waikato. Studying abroad has been an incredible experience so far, full of travel, new friendships, and cultural immersion, but it’s also shown me how different universities can be in the way they teach, support, and engage students. Continue reading Finding Appreciation Abroad: How My Exchange is Giving Me a New Perspective
Exploring Europe, One Weekend at a Time
One of the key draws of going on an exchange in Europe was the ease of travelling while abroad and being able to experience so many different cultures so easily, and it hasn’t disappointed. Continue reading Exploring Europe, One Weekend at a Time
Excited To See What Else Lies Ahead
I have spent almost three months studying in Japan, and there are many things that I did not expect about my accommodation, as well as cost of living, that I decided to write about. Continue reading Excited To See What Else Lies Ahead
Studying abroad in Ghent – What Student Life and Studying Really Looks Like
I am currently studying at Ghent University which is located in a vibrant student town in the Flemish speaking region of Belgium. The international environment creates a really welcoming atmosphere, and there is always something happening for students who want to socialise. Continue reading Studying abroad in Ghent – What Student Life and Studying Really Looks Like
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