Now, my time here in Toronto has ended. It’s truly a bittersweet moment. I’m looking forward to going home to my friends and whānau in New Zealand, meat pies, and my beloved wicked wings. But as excited as I am to return, it’s hard not to feel the weight of goodbye. Leaving the people I’ve…Continue Reading Saying Goodbye… Forever?
Kia ora from Toronto! I’m Ash, currently on a semester exchange at the University of Toronto studying law. I am taking Evidence, Employment, Law & Psyche and Class Actions. It’s been over 2 months since I arrived in Canada! Winter When I first arrived in Toronto, the weather was absolutely freezing, far colder than anything…Continue Reading Snow Day Out?
After finally adapting to the snow storms and cold weather, spring has finally arrived. But tell me why it is still cold… The snow has technically melted (well, most of it), but I’m still out here layering like it’s mid-January. Living in Toronto on exchange has definitely been an adventure. The city has this cool…Continue Reading Exam Crash Out Szn
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!
It’s funny to think that my time in Canada has come to an end. The months felt so slow, but went by so fast at the same time. Especially the final month. UBC holds final exams in mid-to-late December, lasting pretty much up until Christmas (my last exam was on the 22nd). The university both…Continue Reading Winter Wonderland
As the leaves turn red and the days become wet and cold, things start to slow down around Vancouver. Everything, it seems, except me. The past month has been filled with non-stop excitement and awe at the natural beauty that British Columbia has to offer. When I say “fall,” anyone from New Zealand would probably…Continue Reading Pumpkin Days
Kia ora and bonjour again! Summer is over, and the leaves are starting to turn red and yellow. It has been a great past 2 months living in Montréal. It is bittersweet, though, as I am halfway through my exchange. In this blog, I will talk more about my classes, the university, and what I’ve…Continue Reading So far, so good!
My road to Vancouver consisted of 26 hours of plane rides, over 45 hours cramped into a bus seat, and many, many rest stops at various Tim Hortons. The long journey started at the beginning of August, a full month before the fall semester started at the University of British Columbia. During this time, I’ve…Continue Reading The Road to Becoming a Vancouverite
Kia ora and bonjour from Montréal! My name is Lois, and I’m in my third year of a Global Studies and Arts conjoint! I am currently doing a semester exchange at McGill University, taking French, Art History, and English Literature classes. I am super excited to be doing an exchange, especially in a city as…Continue Reading Montréal Moments!
It is so crazy to think that 4 months ago I moved my life over to Canada, with no idea about what was to come. I have very mixed emotions about leaving. Although I am excited to see my family again, I have made such amazing friendships and feel settled here, so to leave feels…Continue Reading So long Canada!