Prior to my arrival in New Zealand, I received many comments and advice about the country. I was told that countries like New Zealand and Australia will have a very similar culture as the United States. I was not sure what to make of the comment, but… More
Is The Grass Greener On The Other Side?: I am a big fan of the diversity around Auckland and at uni, in both culture and people. From my experience thus far, Auckland is more cultural integrated than many places I have visited in the United States; I… More
No Regrets: A common theme I notice back home is that people talk about travel like it is out of reach; they think that travel is “too expensive,” or they are “too busy,” or they “don’t know if they can.” I see this unfortunate dynamic all too much.… More
As I was looking at study abroad programs last year, I noticed that many pictures from New Zealand included bungee jumping. As I did more research, I learned that the first commercial bungee jump was in New Zealand and there were many different bungee… More
Culture: “I miss home, but not the U.S.” That has been the recurring theme of my time in New Zealand so far. From home-cooked meals to my cozy queen-size bed, home could be anywhere in the world and I would miss it; on the contrary, I definitely need… More