I’m now two months into my exchange semester at Maastricht SBE in the Netherlands! Time is flying faster than I cycle to class — which, believe me, is saying something. Continue reading Time Flies Faster Than My Cycle to Class
In one moment, I’m walking across the University of Waikato campus, surrounded by the lush green lawns of the sports field and the quiet hum of Hamilton life. Now, I’m standing breathless – evidently from the climb but also by the view – watching as the city of Sha Tin buzzes below. Continue reading From the Green Fields of Waikato to the Mountain Top of Hong Kong
Studying abroad at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa has been an incredible mix of learning, adventure, and community. Continue reading Student life and travelling to the other islands in Hawai’i
I’ve just returned to New Zealand from a two-semester long exchange at the University of Stirling in Scotland, and in this blog, I’ll be sharing some of the highlights and challenges I faced, what the experience taught me, and how I believe it will shape my future. Continue reading Cycling Through Stirling
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!)
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