Heya! I’m Kareena, a second-year student at the University of Waikato, studying a Bachelor of Sport and Human Performance. I’ll be heading off to the German Sport University in Cologne for my exchange. Continue reading Crossing Cultures: From Waikato to Germany
My name is Iffah Ramlan and I’m a second-year student studying Bachelor of Business majoring in Digital Business at the University of Waikato. For me, deciding to go on an exchange program has always been more than just studying abroad, it’s a chance to step out of what’s familiar and experience life from a completely new perspective. Continue reading Seoul, here I come!
I chose Japan because I am in the process of buying an abandoned house and wanted to be able to inspect properties in person while also spending time in the country Continue reading Buying an Abandoned House in Japan
I’m a third-year Environmental Engineering Student heading to the University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA) for Trimester A 2026. I’m excited to broaden my technical knowledge, learn from different perspectives, and make new friends and memories during my time in California. Continue reading Kia Ora California: From Waikato to UCLA
I chose to go on exchange as I wanted to open up my world view and challenge myself by going outside my comfort zone, it’s sort of a once in a lifetime experience to study off shore from New Zealand. Continue reading Strategic Management in North Carolina
Hey! I’m Caitcheon Thain, a second-year student about to enter my third year of my Bachelor of Business degree, I’m double-majoring in Human Resource Management and Psychology. I’m excited to head on an exchange to Arizona State University. Continue reading I’m going to ASU!
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
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
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
I have spent almost three months studying in Japan, and there are many things that I did not expect about my accommodation, as well as cost of living, that I decided to write about. Continue reading Excited To See What Else Lies Ahead
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