When the opportunity came to spend a semester on the other side of the world in Stirling, Scotland, I knew I had to make the most of it! So when trimester A at Waikato came to a close, I moved out of my flat, packed up my life into a massive backpack and set off. Continue reading From azure beaches to cosy nights and castles: Waitī’s journey to Stirling, Scotland
I am halfway through my time at Stirling University, and to say that I am enjoying myself is an understatement. Everything in regards to student life at Stirling has blown my socks off, and I couldn’t be more grateful to have been placed at the University of Stirling. Continue reading Stirling, its own little corner of the world
I am situated near the much loved Lakes District and the Moors as well as the cities of Manchester and Liverpool. I have so much to explore right on my doorstep. The history of England alone is an incredible thing to experience. Continue reading EXPLORING ENGLAND
Hello again! It’s Maria here and I’m halfway through my exchange semester at the University of Ottawa. Since arriving in Canada in mid-August, I’ve travelled to Vancouver, Montreal (twice), Niagara Falls, and Toronto (twice). Here are my stories! Continue reading All of My Travels Whilst in Ottawa!
Before arriving in America, I was a bit curious and slightly worried about how expensive everything would be given the current political and economical climate, however, it’s actually not as bad as I expected. Continue reading Cost of living at California
This semester abroad at Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) has already been an incredible learning experience. I can’t believe how fast the semester has flown by; it feels like I only just arrived, and now I’m already halfway through. Honestly, a semester abroad doesn’t seem enough; there’s so much more to see, learn, and experience. Continue reading Halfway Through: My Papers and Academic Adventures at PFW
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
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