My exchange has profoundly shaped how I view the world and my place in it. It taught me to think beyond New Zealand – creatively, ambitiously, and critically. I realised that the way we do things at home is just one way, and not necessarily the most efficient or innovative. It encouraged me to be bolder in my thinking, more willing to take risks, and more open to exploring unconventional pathways. Continue reading Thinking beyond New Zealand
My name is Kovid Dev, I’m 18 years old and am halfway through my second year of studying for a Bachelor of Computer Science at the lovely Waikato University. Which, is about to get even more exciting, now that I am going on a trimester exchange to the opportunistic Universiti of Malaya. Continue reading Computer Science in Malaysia
Hi! My name is Olivia Shields. I’m a second-year student studying Japanese language here at Waikato and will be heading over for a year of study at Kwansei Gakuin in September. Continue reading Reconnecting with Cultural Heritage in Japan
My name is Maia Ganley, and I am a second-year university student at The University of Waikato. I am currently studying a Bachelor of Global Studies majoring in International Languages and Cultures, specialising in Japanese, minoring in Creative Writing and Korean. Continue reading Studying Japanese in Japan
My name is Holly, and I’m currently in my 2nd year at the University of Waikato, studying a Bachelor of Design with a major in Communication Design and a minor in Japanese. Continue reading My Exchange Journey to Kwansei Gakuin
Hi! My name is Darren and I’m in my second year of the Bachelor of Banking, Finance and Technology degree, minoring in Economics. During my second semester, I will be embarking on a Waikato Global Experiences exchange to the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). Continue reading Rooted in Waikato, Reaching for the World
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!
There have been so many highlights of my exchange at NTU and it’s been such a different experience for me, being my first-time travelling overseas solo and first-time staying in halls.
My exchange has taught me to just take advantage of opportunities that come by! Continue reading A Semester of Firsts
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
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