A day in the life of an exchange student at UOttawa
Gonna be real here. I don’t have that many scheduled classes compared to Waikato so my day is pretty free. Continue reading A day in the life of an exchange student at UOttawa
Category: Science & Earth Sciences
Coping with Covid on Exchange
One of the worst things that could happen, happened. I got struck down with COVID-19 on exchange. Which isn’t the worst thing but it was pretty bad. Continue reading Coping with Covid on Exchange
Skating along the Rideau Canal
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
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
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
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
Scuba Qualified in Hawai’i!
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!
A Kiwi Ambassador
Aria has spent some time being an ambassador for New Zealand at the University of Hilo, Hawai’i. Continue reading A Kiwi Ambassador
The most wonderful place for adventure
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
A day in the life at Hilo
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
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