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  • Life at University of Calgary

    Life at University of Calgary

    UCalgary is in a unique spot compared to New Zealand, due to the large amount of snow they get, especially in their Winter term (ie. January-April). This year the snow is only just melting away now in the beginning of April, and comparatively, they have not had that much snow this year (it has been… Read more

  • A Law Intern in Vietnam

    A Law Intern in Vietnam

    My experience in Vietnam was just incredible! I can’t quite find the words to describe my time there, it’s two months that I will never forget and always talk about! I had some crazy experiences in Vietnam, for starters, the one that still freaks me out is how I was an intern at a law… Read more

  • Fishing for husbands

    Fishing for husbands

    On such a long and intense trip it’s hard to decide what the highlights were. Do I say seeing the Taj Mahal? Or meeting the prince of Udaipur? Attending the Pacific shinning? No. Sometimes it’s the little things that stand out the most. Read more

  • The eyes are the window to the soul

    The eyes are the window to the soul

    Everyone’s truth is different but still true. Anneka Hyde’s photography project during her global experience showcases this. Read more

  • Burgers and beauty

    Burgers and beauty

    Culture shocks tend to be the things we can’t prepare for or foresee experiencing. Before embarking on the journey I had done some research and tried to keep an open mind. I roughly knew what the culture was like, the style of cuisine and the level of poverty. I knew cows were sacred, dogs roamed… Read more

  • People you meet make life beautiful

    People you meet make life beautiful

    When I came home, I had people ask me what the highlight of my trip was. I would say the people. I explored many different places in Vietnam, but the people made it more enjoyable. Read more