It’s unbelievable that my exchange at NUS has already finished over a month. If there’s one thing I will always remember about my exchange in Singapore, it’s the food. I had heard that Singapore was a food lover’s paradise, but nothing could have prepared me for the sheer variety and richness of flavors that awaited…Continue Reading A Taste of Singapore – The Ultimate Foodie Paradise
Living the NUS Campus Life: More Than Just Studying
When I first arrived at the National University of Singapore (NUS) for my exchange, I knew it was a top-ranked university with rigorous academics. But what I didn’t expect was how vibrant and exciting campus life would be. From student clubs to sports facilities and late-night suppers with friends, my time at NUS was filled…Continue Reading Living the NUS Campus Life: More Than Just Studying
Studies, convenience and headquarter trips
The past four months have been filled with unforgettable memories and friendships. My exchange experience in Shanghai has exceeded all expectations. Aside from studying, weekend travels to neighbouring cities and even far up north have been the peak highlight of my exchange. Balancing university life with travel has never been easier! For a broke university…Continue Reading Studies, convenience and headquarter trips
Exploring Singapore: A City of Endless Discoveries
Before arriving in Singapore for my exchange at NUS, I had the impression that it was a small, ultra-modern city—efficient, clean, and perhaps a little predictable. But once I started exploring beyond the famous landmarks, I realized how much depth and variety this city truly had. Every neighborhood told a different story, and every weekend…Continue Reading Exploring Singapore: A City of Endless Discoveries
The Meaning of “Exchange”
If my exchange taught me one thing, it would be the joy that comes from learning about new countries and sharing about your own. These conversations became common motifs during my Japanese exchange, and I loved every moment of them. Living and studying with people from all around the world is a whirlwind. One minute,…Continue Reading The Meaning of “Exchange”
Life on Buses, Trains, and Planes!
Kia ora and bonjour! Exchange is officially over, and I am counting down the days before I go home. As I did not have to sit any final exams, I was able to enjoy Montréal stress-free as soon as I finished classes and handed in my last assignments. I ran around the city, trying to…Continue Reading Life on Buses, Trains, and Planes!
All Good Things Come to an End
Student Exchange Diaries: A Bittersweet Goodbye 27/12/24 21:46 PM MST There are always pros and cons to every situation you may be in, and this was the case during my semester abroad. We always tend to focus on the downside or negative aspects of things and fail to realise the beauty of it all simultaneously….Continue Reading All Good Things Come to an End
Episode 3 – All You Need To Know
She’s back!! Salut tout le monde, welcome to episode 3 of the blog! I can’t believe I’m writing this sentence, but here we are: my exchange semester has just finished. Everything feels a little unreal at the moment, but I’m enjoying the run up to Christmas in the very wintery Bolton. I actually wanted to…Continue Reading Episode 3 – All You Need To Know
Can You Survive Shanghai’s Summer?
A Thermal Shock. Arriving in Shanghai during the so-called “Fall” semester was a stark contrast to the chilly New Zealand winter I’d left behind. I was shocked to discover that the average temperature was 35-38 degrees!! I was mentally prepared to take on this heat, but the physical temperature was too much to handle. This…Continue Reading Can You Survive Shanghai’s Summer?
The Biggest Lesson so Far (and some smaller ones on the side)
I am not invincible. Envision this: you hop onto your second to last train home; it’s pretty busy, so you and your friends have to stand. No big deal; you do it all the time. However, while you are standing, suddenly your vision goes black. Next thing you know, you are on the train floor…Continue Reading The Biggest Lesson so Far (and some smaller ones on the side)