I’ve had the experience of a lifetime for which I will be forever grateful. I leave Canada with countless lifelong friends, a number of lasting memories, and a skill set I’m eager to take into the future. Continue reading Mā te wā, Canada
Throwing yourself into the deep end in a new environment is one of the best ways to make new connections, and moving across to the opposite side of the world has to one of the deepest ends possible. But and experiencing a new way of life for over half a year was an opportunity I’ll never forget and always be thankful for.
Continue reading Dankeschön Deutschland
When I first arrived at the University of Stirling in Scotland this January, I was overwhelmed with excitement but also very nervous to be travelling so far and immersing myself into an entirely new environment by myself. But I learned that I’m capable of more than I think, and I expect this self-sufficiency will set me up well in my future career and life. Continue reading A Semester in Scotland, a way more confident me!
So far, we have done heaps of weekend missions around Northern California to Santa Cruz, beautiful beaches and some state parks for hiking. At American universities, one of the best ways to travel and explore is to join an outdoor club, which I’ve made heaps of friends in and some great memories. Continue reading Weekend missions and more in Berkeley
I think that one of the best things about studying abroad is being able to travel and see places that you’ve only seen online or only dreamt about. So when I came to California I really wanted to explore places that I wouldn’t get to back home. Continue reading California, much bigger than I dreamed
Doing a semester abroad while studying creates many unexpected opportunities for yourself. Travelling opportunities were much more accessible than I ever imagined! Continue reading The Unexpected Opportunity to Explore England (and beyond!)
From the different culture, meeting new friends and starting a fresh new life in a dynamic country is the most exciting opportunity any student could ask for. Continue reading Hong Kong – The most Insightful Experience of my Life
When people say going on exchange was the best part of their degree, they are not lying! Having just packed my things and left my home for the last few months, I find it hard to properly describe just how special this experience has been. Continue reading The most thank you’s I’ve ever thank you’d to Cardiff!
I don’t even know how to put into words how amazing and transformative my exchange has been. Europe was amazing, Jönköping was amazing, and I feel like the luckiest person to have had the opportunity to go, met the people I met, travel to the places I traveled to, and made the memories I made. Continue reading Thank you, Sweden
Hi I’m Madison and I’ve just finished my first semester abroad at the University of Ottawa. I’ve been able to do some incredible trips while I’ve been here like Gaspésie, Montréal, New York City, and Québec City. I’m really looking forward to new adventures in my final semester & all it has to bring. Continue reading Canadian Adventures: A Semester of Travel
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