Dealing with Culture Shock: Your First Week Abroad

Maya Radtke March 21, 2024

I of course had heard about culture shock many times before I stepped on the plane to go 8,219 miles (about 13227.2 km) away from home. For some reason I wasn’t expecting to be affected by it, as if I were immune to feeling strange in a new place (spoiler… More

Pursuing my Passion in Dunedin

Gen Fukuhara October 24, 2023

One of the most memorable moments of my New Zealand adventure was immersing myself in rugby culture. I began playing rugby in middle school and my passion for the sport continued to grow over the years. Despite an injury that prevented me from playing… More