The Netherlands has been an amazing place to live so far and is full of beautiful places to see. One recurring issue that a lot of students have spoken about however is accommodation, and more importantly the struggles of finding it. Continue reading Accommodation in the Netherlands
Yes, it’s true, Canadians really are as friendly as everyone says. From the moment I arrived, people have gone out of their way to be kind and welcoming. That warmth has made it so much easier to settle into life here, even though I’m on the opposite side of the world from home. Continue reading Travelling Canada One Small Adventure at a Time
One of my highlights has been joining an intramural basketball team—and even better, our team won the tournament! Outside of uni, I’ve spent most weekends exploring the island—hiking crazy trails, snorkeling in crystal clear waters, and of course, surfing (would be rude not to!!). Continue reading Life on Island – Student Life at UHM
While I have been here coming up on four months, I am about half way through my semester here at University of Calgary, which began at the end of August. The weather for the most part has been amazing, other than a couple of weeks of rain. This week we had our first drop of snow, going from training in singlet to rowing in the snow only a week later sure is different to home. Continue reading Far From Ready to Leave
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
The first week I was here, it was O-Week, which was awesome. There were constantly events with sports, music, clubs and activities. It felt straight out of an American movie, like Pitch Perfect. Continue reading Student life in America
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
Living by the Coast is like living inside a little summer bubble all year round. Everyone’s a bit more easygoing, there’s always someone heading down for a swim or a walk, and the sunsets are unreal. Continue reading A little community by the Coast
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
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