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
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”
In just one week, I’ll be back in New Zealand. Time has flown by, and I can’t wait to share what I’ve been up to. Spoiler alert – it includes a visit to the High Court of Bombay, camel riding in Rajasthan, and watching my dad umpire an international cricket match. Let’s get into it……Continue Reading One Month in India: Courtrooms, Camels & Cricket
Hello hello, welcome back to my blog! Although it’s only been a month since my first post, I have a lot to talk about so let’s dive in! Firstly, I need to let you all know that the weather has FINALLY gotten cooler, autumn is here! To be honest, I don’t even remember when the…Continue Reading Surviving midterms, star spotting, and securing my ARC: Chapter 2 of my Seoul adventure!
As my first month in the UK draws to a close, this seems a fitting time to take a breather and reflect on my time thus far. Appropriately, it also happens to be the week I’ve decided to finally unpack my two large suitcases: organise my clothes drawers, clear my sprawled desk of miscellaneous items,…Continue Reading Brum Diaries #1
Hi everyone! 안녕하세요! Welcome to my first blog post! I’m currently on exchange at Korea University, located in Seoul, South Korea. Within in this first blog post I’ll be talking about my first month here, the challenges I’ve had to overcome, as well as exciting new experiences I’ve come across! I arrived just over a…Continue Reading Hot days, cool experiences~
100 days. That’s how many days I had from when I finished my last UOA exam for semester one to the day I flew to Japan to start semester two. 100 days to get excited, to get nervous, to reassure me, to overthink, to relax, and to freak out. 100 days to do nothing but…Continue Reading 100 Days
With the end of exams passed and a month to go before leaving the UK, the logical thing to do was to go see as much of Europe as possible! This was my first time ever solo travelling, and while I was lucky to meet up with friends for periods of time, it was still…Continue Reading Trip of a Lifetime
I first learned about this incredible opportunity through an email notification, which immediately piqued the interest of both myself and my brother. As someone who aims for a career in the medical field, immersing myself in diverse cultures has always been of importance. This, coupled with a long-standing fascination with Japan’s rich cultural tapestry encompassing…Continue Reading Hezekiah’s Report – (2024)
Before embarking on my first university-funded programme in Korea and Japan, I was nervous yet excited for what’s to come. There was alot of planning and anticipation to the trip. I was looking forward to South Korea as it was the number one country I’ve always wanted to visit since I was a kid. The…Continue Reading Kaylee’s Report – (2024)