I found out about the short-term pop culture experience through an email from 360 International. When I saw the email was for a funded opportunity, I jumped at the chance to apply, as experiencing Korean and Japanese culture has been a lifelong dream of mine. My expectations of the trip were very high, and I…Continue Reading Tristan’s Report – (2024)
Tell us about your experience on this programme This was an amazing experience that definitely exceeded my expectations! Learning about the Fijian traditions and customs while being fully immersed in the culture was truly humbling and greatly interesting. The persepctives I gained were to be more open to new experiences while also being grateful for…Continue Reading Meleana’s Report – Sport Development Project (2024)
Tell us about your experience on this programme I found the project through an email sent about Think Pacific partnering with the University of Auckland. I was nervous about the travel and I didn’t know what to expect from it. However, I loved every moment of it and it is a life experience I will…Continue Reading Samiuela’s Report – Youth Empowerment Project (2024)
Tell us about your experience on this programme This week I came back home to Auckland from the most transformative, inspiring and touching experience of my life. Through The University of Auckland, I had the opportunity to go overseas to Fiji and take part in the Youth Empowerment Volunteer Project with Think Pacific. When I…Continue Reading Myer’s Report – Youth Empowerment Project (2024)
Tell us about your experience on this programme I learned about this program from a random CDES email about summer internships. As a Pacific (Samoan) person and a BA student specialising in Pacific Studies, Organisational Studies and Sustainability, Think Pacific’s Fiji experience stood out to me. I’ve always wanted to work within Pacific communities. I…Continue Reading Emily’s Report – Youth Empowerment Project (2023)
Tell us about your experience on this programme Bula! From landing in Nandi to leaving our village, I had thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It was my first time in Fiji, and I was super excited to learn about indigenous Fijian culture and practices! While we were in the village, the sections of each day, being…Continue Reading Kat’s Report – Youth Empowerment Project (2024)
The HEX Vietnam experience was a magical experience for me, where I made friends for a lifetime and learnt so much about startups! I found out about the experience through 360 International, and they gave me a subsidised scholarship which I am incredibly grateful for. The programme experience was not what I was expecting at…Continue Reading Malisha’s report from HEX in Vietnam (June 2024)
I know, I know… Why would you want to read about courses and academics, of all things? You’d prefer to binge-watch the next season of your favourite Netflix show released last Wednesday or spend the following 3-minute reading time rotting in bed. Trust me, I’ve been there. I, in fact, am there writing this, so…Continue Reading Why I Chose Keio: Global Passport Program (GPP)
Kia ora friends, fellow kiwis and future exchange students alike! My name is Tess and I’m writing to you from Leuven, Belgium, where I’m spending a semester exchange to study law (and just be ‘Leuven’ the dream in general 🤪). I’m nearing the end of my second week here, and am rapidly trying to adopt…Continue Reading ‘Leuven’ the Dream: a Belgian Blog 🍻
Reflecting on my life-changing journey through the Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia, I am compelled to share three profound lessons that have not only expanded my horizons but have also fuelled my personal growth: The paramount lesson I’ve learned in relation to my future career goal is the significance of service, even when resources are…Continue Reading From South Auckland to India: Anything is Possible