It’s been a few weeks since landing in Ottawa, and I’ve experienced so much. There have been university hangouts, winter festivals, and other fun activities. Adjusting to the new university has had some challenges but I’ve settled in and met so many amazing people. Continue reading Skating along the Rideau Canal
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
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
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
Getting your PADI open water scuba qualification is an exciting enough achievement on its own, but getting to complete this qualification on the big island of Hawai’i is all the more delightful! Continue reading Scuba Qualified in Hawai’i!
Aria has spent some time being an ambassador for New Zealand at the University of Hilo, Hawai’i. Continue reading A Kiwi Ambassador
Hawai’i is an amazing place for outdoor adventures. Swim at lava rock beaches, dive into freshwater waterfalls, visit a volcanic national park, and more! Continue reading The most wonderful place for adventure
The days are long here in Hilo, Hawai’i. With the sun rising around 6:00am and setting around 6:30-7:00 pm there’s a good 12 hours of daylight to soak up and enjoy. Continue reading A day in the life at Hilo
Hawaii’s natural fauna is interesting and unique and ranges from tropical birds, seals, and marine mammals, to geckos, and various invertebrates. The islands are a hotspot for biodiversity for terrestrial, aquatic, marine, and aerial species. Continue reading Fauna & Frogs
It’s been two weeks since I landed in the beautiful Hilo, Hawai’i, and I can happily say I’m starting to get settled in. Continue reading First weeks at Hilo
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