Island style at UH Hilo

Being on exchange has simultaneously been everything I expected and nothing I expected at the same time. Everyday is filled with so much new learning about the culture, geography, and people of this gorgeous place I’m living in. Continue reading Island style at UH Hilo

Same NTU, brand new me

I went from knowing no-one at all, to making the best friends ever, adapted to local customs, explored the vibrant food scene, and overcame challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic. My exchange ultimately changed my life so much more than I could’ve known. Continue reading Same NTU, brand new me

Hong Kong – The most Insightful Experience of my Life

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

Alaska, one of the best choices I ever made. 

I went on an ISEP exchange to the University of Alaska Southeast to enhance my studies in animal behavior. While ISEP involved extra costs and paperwork, it offered valuable experiences, unique courses, and a chance to explore Alaska’s ecosystem.
Overall it was one of the best choices I ever made and I can’t recommend it enough!! Continue reading Alaska, one of the best choices I ever made. 

The most thank you’s I’ve ever thank you’d to Cardiff!

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!

Thank you, Sweden

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

Canada I’ll Never Forget You

My semester exchange in Canada was so transformative. It was filled with travel across various cities, and I had amazing new experiences like skiing and line dancing. I’ll never forget my exchange, and now that I’m home I’m glad I can have a greater appreciation for being from New Zealand. Continue reading Canada I’ll Never Forget You

Bergen, anything but Boring

Hi, I’m James and this is my semester exchange experience at the University of Bergen. I had memorable trips, made incredible friendships, and got immersed in the City of Bergen. It came with challenges like shared living spaces, but I learned valuable life lessons throughout the journey. Continue reading Bergen, anything but Boring

Life in Münster, Germany – 3 Months in  

I am 3 months into my exchange here in Münster, Germany, and needless to say it has been an experience that I will never forget. Here the standouts of the city of Münster, and how I’ve adapted to my new overseas papers. Continue reading Life in Münster, Germany – 3 Months in