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

Finding Appreciation Abroad: How My Exchange is Giving Me a New Perspective

If there’s one thing that going on exchange has taught me, it’s how much I took for granted at the University of Waikato. Studying abroad has been an incredible experience so far, full of travel, new friendships, and cultural immersion, but it’s also shown me how different universities can be in the way they teach, support, and engage students. Continue reading Finding Appreciation Abroad: How My Exchange is Giving Me a New Perspective

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

Studying abroad in Ghent – What Student Life and Studying Really Looks Like

I am currently studying at Ghent University which is located in a vibrant student town in the Flemish speaking region of Belgium. The international environment creates a really welcoming atmosphere, and there is always something happening for students who want to socialise. Continue reading Studying abroad in Ghent – What Student Life and Studying Really Looks Like

Travelling While Abroad: The Art of Making It Up As I Go  

I was able to travel before my exchange even started. I ended up spending over a week each in Canada, Italy, Greece, and Morocco, and spent time with family in England—all before arriving in Cardiff. It was a great way to start the semester. Continue reading Travelling While Abroad: The Art of Making It Up As I Go  

Small & Meaningful Challenges

Studying abroad at Kwansei Gakuin University has been a meaningful experience that has taught me a lot about daily life and education in Japan. Each week brings new situations to adapt to, whether it’s learning the language, navigating classes, or figuring out everyday routines.  Continue reading Small & Meaningful Challenges

Roam The Esplanade, Try Paella, Enjoy Your Time Away!

About a four-hour train ride from Madrid is Alicante, a coastal city that stretches along the Costa Blanca and is full of rich cultural and historical connections. Within my classes at the university, I’m the only non-Spaniard, but that hasn’t stopped my classmates from welcoming me like their own. Continue reading Roam The Esplanade, Try Paella, Enjoy Your Time Away!