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  • Australasia,  Uncategorized,  University of Auckland

    Sad Goodbyes and a New Adventure

    July 25, 2017 /

    In three days time it will be exactly a month since I left the second home I had forged after a Semester in Auckland. I’m currently sat in Cairns (Australia) airport mulling over the last month and the highs and lows that come along with leaving your exchange city. 

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    Tom Allanson

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    June 20, 2019

    Reflections.

    August 19, 2017

    Some photos from a year in New Zealand

    October 13, 2019
  • New Zealand,  Uncategorized,  University of Auckland

    New Zealand Highlight

    June 28, 2017 /

    My time in New Zealand is unfortunately coming to an end. I thought I’d do a quick blog before I leave Auckland, on my highlight of the semester. It’s difficult to choose just one, because my whole time here has been unbelievable, but if I had to pick one it would be doing the Abel Tasman Great Walk on the South Island. New Zealand offers 9 Great Walks, that are multiple day hikes. You walk and camp or stay in huts, passing diverse and spectacular scenery. Abel Tasman was a four day trek on the northern tip of South Island. I thought I’d give you a bit of an insight…

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    Tom Allanson

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    July 21, 2017

    How is academic life different at Auckland?

    April 2, 2019

    A summer spent in New Zealand pt.2

    August 6, 2025
  • New Zealand,  Uncategorized,  University of Auckland

    Work-Life Balance Abroad

    May 11, 2017 /

    Apart from getting to see the world and meeting amazing people, studying abroad throws you in at the deep end in terms of developing life skills. I thought I’d share my experience of trying to ground a good work-life balance while being in New Zealand. It definitely hasn’t been easy, but I’ve learnt a lot from my experience so far…

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    Tom Allanson

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    March 8, 2017

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    June 11, 2017

    Life is sweet as: my first semester at Auckland Uni

    March 14, 2025
  • New Zealand,  Uncategorized,  University of Auckland

    NZ begins…

    March 8, 2017 /

    It’s been a bit of whirlwind since I set off for Auckland from Manchester on the 14th of Feb up until now. I can easily say that so far, it’s been an unforgettable experience.

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    Tom Allanson

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    September 27, 2019

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I had an incredible time travelling up the east coast of Australia in December with another of the GAs, visiting the Gold Coast up to Magnetic Island. We had the chance to get up close to a Koala, but one leg of the journey was 17 hours by coach! - GA Lily 🇦🇺🐨🦘 #uom_goabroad #globalambassador GA Lily - My trip to Bangkok and Ho Chi Mihn City for my first semester break. It was a surprisingly easy and affordable trip from Australia, and well worth it for the night markets and food alone. 🧡 #uom_goabroad #globalambassador Want to capture memories of your study abroad whilst boosting your CV and enhancing your personal development - become a Global Ambassador❗️ Applications are open, find more info in our linktree (in our bio) 🧡 #uom_goabroad #globalambassador Would you like to join an interdisciplinary cohort of master’s students interested in leadership and community engagement - and spend a few years in Canada?🇨🇦 Global Ambassador applications are now OPEN for students studying abroad in 26-27! Find out more information & how to apply in the linktree in our bio 🌍🤩 #uom_goabroad #globalambassador Global Ambassadors write for our study abroad blog and post on social media, documenting their incredible experiences whilst boosting skills such as communication, marketing and confidence ⭐️ Applications open on Monday for anyone studying abroad for a full year or semester in 26/27 - don’t miss out! 🤩 #uom_goabroad #globalambassador Some pics from our GA Nadine in Budapest - This is ELTE's very own botanical gardens situated just northeast of the city centre. Free to all ELTE students, not many seem to know about it but it is a great place that offers the perfect escape from the everyday hustle and bustle of life! 🇭🇺🌸 #uom_goabroad #globalambassador Some photos from a recent hike I walked called Remete-Szurdok (aka Hermit's Gorge). Taking us around 2/2.5hrs to walk 6/7km the trail was quite a steep climb but absolutely worth it! - GA Nadine ✨  #uom_goabroad #globalambassador Maximise your study abroad by applying to be a Global Ambassador 🌍 Applications open next Monday, 20th April but you can start your application now - all of the application information is on My Placement which you can access via our Linktree! 🧡 #uom_goabroad #globalambassador

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