Feeling at home in the USA
Recently I went on a roadie down to South Carolina with my international friends where we stopped off at Myrtle Beach! Continue reading Feeling at home in the USA
Category: North America
Arriving in Ottawa✈️📍
What a start to the year, flying from 26-degree weather into negative 10!! It’s been a chilly start to my first few weeks in Ottawa, definitely a change, but I’m enjoying every day of snow so far ❄️ Continue reading Arriving in Ottawa✈️📍
Adjusting to America
I was really excited about the whole experience I was embarking on as it was my first time solo travelling going off to live in another country also for the first time. It hadn’t really hit me that I had left New Zealand until I stepped foot in LAX with little to no sleep and saw that the Police officers were armed. Welcome to America! Continue reading Adjusting to America
Surviving Jet-lag in Ottawa
This semester I am studying in the heart of downtown Ottawa, the capital of Canada and the home of the University of Ottawa. My first week has been full of exploring, new experiences, and freezing temperatures! Continue reading Surviving Jet-lag in Ottawa
Missoula, Montana
Upon arriving in Missoula, a wave of exhaustion washed over me from the journey, but I was thrilled to have finally reached my destination. The initial days were dedicated to the international student orientation, and despite the lingering travel fatigue, I managed to power through without any sleep issues. Continue reading Missoula, Montana
The End of an Era
Being back in New Zealand, I have mixed emotions. I was so happy to see my family and spend Christmas & New Year with them. On the other hand, it felt sad to have to say goodbye to the people and the place where so many good memories were made (I will definitely be back!) Continue reading The End of an Era
Highlights from Hawai’i at Hilo
As of the 21st of December, I have been back home in Aotearoa New Zealand. The nine-hour flight crossing the international date line, from Honolulu to Auckland airport, provided me with ample time to process the sadness of leaving, and the excitement of returning home, as well as to watch many many movies. With my exchange now over, I have friends scattered all over the United States, and a sense of fulfilment that I was able to fully experience and enjoy my “solo adventure”. Continue reading Highlights from Hawai’i at Hilo
My time at ASU is over
My experience at Arizona State has been great. I’ve met so many awesome friends, learned a lot, and had the opportunity to travel to new places. However, I do have a few highlights, challenges, and lessons. Continue reading My time at ASU is over
An Exchange at ASU
These are Fletcher’s highlights and biggest challenges from his exchange at Arizona State University. Continue reading An Exchange at ASU
Last weeks in Hawaii
The past few weeks have been a bit of a whirlwind. From Thanksgiving break over the 23rd-26th November, and now the last week of classes, aptly dubbed “hell week”, and then finals week next week, life has been pretty busy. Continue reading Last weeks in Hawaii
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