Tips for a student exchange in Alicante, Spain
Completing my exchange in Alicante has been one of the most enriching experiences of my academic and personal life. Continue reading Tips for a student exchange in Alicante, Spain
Category: Travelling while Abroad
Reflecting on my exchange experience
My Cardiff exchange has been a truly life-changing experience, filled with unforgettable memories and valuable learnings. During my time abroad, I had the opportunity to visit new places, try unfamiliar foods and meet people from a wide range of backgrounds. Continue reading Reflecting on my exchange experience
My Exchange Experience in Belgium
One of the highlights of my exchange was spending my December birthday in Paris. Paris is only a four-hour bus ride from my host city, Ghent, and since it was Christmas, there were a number of beautiful Christmas markets and lights around the city. Continue reading My Exchange Experience in Belgium
Goodbye Maastricht
Studying in Maastricht has been an amazing time for me, allowing me to take my sociology course to the next level and garner new experiences and stories that I can implement into my learning. Continue reading Goodbye Maastricht
Kiwi in the Midwest: My Semester at Purdue Fort Wayne
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
An Exchange Built on Trains, Trips, and Taking Chances
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
Beach Days, Game Days, and Growing Pains
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
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
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
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
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