Life and studies in Bergen
Three months into his exchange to his Norwegian exchange, James writes about the student experience and what it’s like to study somewhere other than Waikato. Continue reading Life and studies in Bergen
Category: Papers
Paper in Erasmus
Bernadettebear Lim writes about her experience doing a work-integrated learning paper at Erasmus Rotterdam University in the Netherlands. Continue reading Paper in Erasmus
A Scottish Exchange
My time in Scotland has finally come to an end and what an amazing experience it was! I am extremely grateful to have been able to do this and I’m sad to have left what had been my home for 6 months. Continue reading A Scottish Exchange
Farewell from Bergen, Norway
I am departing from Bergen and the University of Bergen with mixed emotions. Norway has left an indelible mark on me with its breathtaking landscapes, rivalling those of New Zealand. Continue reading Farewell from Bergen, Norway
Crunch time at University of Strathclyde
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
My Semester Abroad at the University of Montana
My semester abroad has come to an end, and I’m extremely grateful for such a thrilling experience. Some highlights from my exchange at the University of Montana include exploring the amazing outdoors, making lifelong friends, enjoying spring break, and playing a new sport. Alongside these incredible experiences, I learned a lot about myself, discovered new cultures, and developed professional relationships. Continue reading My Semester Abroad at the University of Montana
A day in the life of an exchange student at UOttawa
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
Japan OE coming to an end
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
Exchange at National Chengchi University (Part 1)
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)
A CompSci student in Canada
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
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