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The Ending

Endings are fickle things. Sometimes we loathe them, sometimes we love them. Some are avoided, some are welcomed. Some come… More

Jay Burnett Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

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The Ending

Jay Burnett July 13, 2017

Endings are fickle things. Sometimes we loathe them, sometimes we love them. Some are avoided, some are welcomed. Some come too quick, some bide their time slowly. And some, of course, aren’t so black and white.  I knew when I boarded that Air New Zealand… More

A Few Thoughts About Courage

Jay Burnett June 22, 2017

Last December, I sat in the back of an unfamiliar lecture theater at Belmont University. Hundreds of students representing dozens of different majors filled the room, all sharing one commonality: our absence from Belmont’s campus for the upcoming semester… More

The People You Meet

Jay Burnett June 12, 2017

As of late, reality has been hitting me like a curve ball I wasn’t prepared for: soon I will be leaving New Zealand. On June 7, the Arcadianz in Wellington gathered together for our farewell dinner, the last time we would all be together. We ate delicious… More

When In Doubt… Road Trip

Jay Burnett May 24, 2017

For weeks, we planned. We scoured the internet for the not-to-miss attractions and top (affordable) restaurants. We found all the best, totally worth it day hikes. We budgeted, we booked, we researched. When the time finally came, we picked up our camper… More

Veni, Vidi, Amavi

Jay Burnett May 9, 2017

As I stepped out into the New Zealand autumn sun, I immediately began to sweat underneath all the layers- a long sleeve shirt, zip up hoodie and heavy jacket on top, leggings and snow pants, and one pair of Merino socks and a second pair made of wool… More

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