Far From Ready to Leave

While I have been here coming up on four months, I am about half way through my semester here at University of Calgary, which began at the end of August. The weather for the most part has been amazing, other than a couple of weeks of rain. This week we had our first drop of snow, going from training in singlet to rowing in the snow only a week later sure is different to home.  Continue reading Far From Ready to Leave

Canada I’ll Never Forget You

My semester exchange in Canada was so transformative. It was filled with travel across various cities, and I had amazing new experiences like skiing and line dancing. I’ll never forget my exchange, and now that I’m home I’m glad I can have a greater appreciation for being from New Zealand. Continue reading Canada I’ll Never Forget You

Alesha in Calgary

Hi! My name is Alesha, and I am studying a Bachelor of Business majoring in both Accounting and Strategic Management.

I have lived in Australia for 10 years, and have done some travelling with my family, but am looking forward to experiencing travelling for the first time by myself. Continue reading Alesha in Calgary

UCalgary Recap

One of my highlights from my exchange was spending so much time around the snow, playing in it, seeing snow falling all around me, skating, tubing, skiing, and snowmobiling. It’s something we really don’t get in NZ so truly made living in Calgary a totally unique experience for me.  Continue reading UCalgary Recap

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 a warm winter). It can get down to about -30 degrees Celsius! Continue reading Life at University of Calgary