Kia Ora & Guten Tag: Exchange Stories
What happens when students from New Zealand pack their bags and head to Germany for a semester abroad? In this podcast, students from the University of Auckland share their real-life experiences of studying in Germany — from learning the language, navigating daily life, and attending German universities, to cultural surprises, personal growth, and unforgettable stories. Whether you're thinking about going on exchange, curious about life in Germany, or just love hearing first-hand travel tales, "Kia Ora & Guten Tag: Exchange Stories" offers a unique look into what it's really like to study and live abroad — in a new language, and a new worl...
Elsa Popovici shares about her exchange at University of Heidelberg
Kia ora & Guten Tag! In this episode, host Mareike Schmidt welcomes Elsa Popovici, a University of Auckland student who spent a semester abroad at the University of Heidelberg — one of Germany’s most historic university towns.
Elsa shares how she discovered the opportunity to study in Germany, navigated the application process, and aligned her studies at UoA with her exchange semester. From settling into student accommodation to exploring Europe by train, she reflects on what made Germany feel surprisingly familiar — and what took some getting used to (yes, we talk about Pfand and public transp...
Welcome To "Kia Ora & Guten Tag" - Exchange Stories
Kia Ora & Guten Tag – Exchange Stories
Welcome to Exchange Stories, a podcast about international study experiences between Aotearoa New Zealand and Germany.
Hosted by Mareike Schmidt - Professional Teaching Fellow in German at the University of Auckland and DAAD Representative - this show features conversations with students who’ve studied abroad or learned German in Germany. They share personal stories, practical tips, and honest reflections on everything from application processes to cultural surprises.
🎒 Topics include:
How to apply for an exchange semesterPartner universities in GermanyCross-crediting coursesThe DAAD Winter CourseLanguage requirements and scholarship advice<...
