Only a week into my semester exchange and I’ve experienced so much already. I do visit Japan to see family members, so it’s a good chance for me to experience Japan from a different perspective. Continue reading Arriving in Osaka, Japan
As an Economics major I’ve had the pleasure of studying many different economies. Never however did I expect that the most intriguing economy would be found in the heart of Mumbai, concealed beneath the tag of Asia’s largest slum. Continue reading Dharavi: A Lesson in Economics
It has officially been well over a week since arriving in the United Kingdom and all of its glory…and boy has it been wild! Continue reading A wild week in the UK
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✈️📍
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
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
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
As the plane touched down in Manchester, a range of emotions swept over me. Leaving behind the familiar places and feelings of New Zealand was a struggle for me, with a lot of homesickness settling in as I realised how far away I was from my family and friends. However, the excitement of exploring a new culture was there too. Continue reading Arriving in Lancaster, England
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
Day one in Bergen. Continue reading I’m in Bergen!
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