I was born in Wales and educated in a Welsh medium until the age of 12, and an English medium in New Zealand until the age of 17. A key difference I noticed between Western and Indian primary and secondary education was student motivation. Continue reading Education in India
We are a week on from returning from India and it’s crazy to think that it was 50 days ago that our journey began. We left New Zealand as a group of 24 strangers, ready to explore India but we returned as a family, bonded through not only our joint experience but also our ambition for life! Continue reading 6 weeks later…
Georgia has complied this handy list of items to pack for a 6-week intensive tour of India, and showcases some of the accommodation she stayed in while travelling. Continue reading Dear Future Traveller – Part 2
I have had the privilege of spending the last six weeks in India, and here are my key takeaways to get the most out of this life-changing opportunity. Continue reading Dear Future Traveller – Part 1
I have now been back home for 3 days, and my most commonly asked question is – what was your favourite part of your trip? The first time I was asked this, I was stumped. After a long few minutes of awkward silence, I proceeded to reply, “Only one?” Continue reading He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.
As I reflect on the past six weeks, the power of human connection has been a key takeaway for me. From witnessing the genuine care displayed by strangers in India to immersing myself in community-driven initiatives, this journey has underscored the importance of human connection, compassion, growth, and reflection on a global scale. Continue reading Embracing the Power of Human Connection: Lessons from India
Wow! What a time, what an experience. Words will never be able to fully describe the rollercoaster of feelings that I experienced throughout the 6 weeks in India. Continue reading Learnings & What to Pack
As a filmmaker and camera enthusiast, my biggest debate before coming to India was whether or not to bring my camera. The potential of capturing beautiful landscapes, cityscapes and people mixed with the worry of damaging equipment and being the “touristy photographer” of the trip. I feared the idea that I would limit my experience of India to the viewfinder of my camera and forget to look up to see eye to eye with the world around me. Continue reading Cameras and Lenses
It was like any other first day. I settled into my seat surrounded by 23 other strangers, each with shy smiles, eager eyes and the awkward conversation starters of “wait what was your name again?” Continue reading Lessons from the Classroom of India
Wow! Six days left in this beautiful country so rich in vibrancy, culture, and in soulful memories. It feels as though I have been here for a long time but then it also feels as though the time has gone fast. Continue reading It’s the Final Countdown
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