Kia ora! I’m Izzy and I’m studying a Bachelor of Sport and Human Performance, majoring in Healthy Active Living, at the University of Waikato. This semester I had the opportunity to study abroad at Purdue University Fort Wayne, and it has been one of the most eye-opening, challenging and rewarding experiences I’ve ever had. Continue reading Kiwi in the Midwest: My Semester at Purdue Fort Wayne
Living in the Netherlands has given me the chance to explore not only Dutch culture but also the surrounding countries, often in just a single day. Thanks to the Netherlands’ central location and great public transport, it’s surprisingly easy to hop on a train and be across the border within an hour—what a bargain! Continue reading An Exchange Built on Trains, Trips, and Taking Chances
An exchange is more than just studying overseas. From exploring California to navigating daily life without a car, Te Kiriwai dives into the experiences, challenges, and personal growth that made her time at Berkeley unforgettable. Continue reading Beach Days, Game Days, and Growing Pains
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
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
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
I was able to travel before my exchange even started. I ended up spending over a week each in Canada, Italy, Greece, and Morocco, and spent time with family in England—all before arriving in Cardiff. It was a great way to start the semester. Continue reading Travelling While Abroad: The Art of Making It Up As I Go
Cardiff is a very social and lively city. It is common for students to go to a local cafe and do their studies there, as there are cafes everywhere! Continue reading Life in Cardiff
Since September, I have been studying in the lively city of Liverpool. The city borders the Irish Sea, cloaked in Victorian red brick and neoclassical architecture. Continue reading A city by the sea
About a four-hour train ride from Madrid is Alicante, a coastal city that stretches along the Costa Blanca and is full of rich cultural and historical connections. Within my classes at the university, I’m the only non-Spaniard, but that hasn’t stopped my classmates from welcoming me like their own. Continue reading Roam The Esplanade, Try Paella, Enjoy Your Time Away!
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