The wild world of India has already far exceeded all the expectations I could have imagined. From walking through a food forest, and catching rickshaws through the nightlife of Pondicherry, to where I am currently – writing my blog post under a tree in Isha Ashram while watching a peacock walk past. Continue reading India with fresh eyes
This week I have been immersed in the rich diversity of India. I am sitting under a tree in an ashram where the ants are as big as flies and an ox has just hauled a load of people beside me. India is wild. Continue reading Immersive Experiences so far…
I vividly recall standing in front of my MNMGT202 class not too long ago as I explained Hofstede’s cultural dimensions and tried to convince the students how important it would be to note these values for their future. Little did I anticipate the impact these teachings would have on my own understanding a few short weeks later. Continue reading Atithi Devo Bhava – The Guest is God
I would call myself a fairly ‘seasoned’ traveller having spent a total of 7 years of my life living away from New Zealand in various places of the world. However, the feelings of excitement and nervousness were still there when arriving at the Auckland Airport. A group of 24 strangers were about to embark on a life-changing 6-week experience exploring India. Continue reading The Start of a New Perspective
Meet the 5 lucky UoW students participating in the 2024 Reimagining India Study Tour with IndoGenius! Continue reading Reimagining India 2024 – meet the students!
On such a long and intense trip it’s hard to decide what the highlights were. Do I say seeing the Taj Mahal? Or meeting the prince of Udaipur? Attending the Pacific shinning? No. Sometimes it’s the little things that stand out the most. Continue reading Fishing for husbands
Everyone’s truth is different but still true. Anneka Hyde’s photography project during her global experience showcases this. Continue reading The eyes are the window to the soul
Culture shocks tend to be the things we can’t prepare for or foresee experiencing. Before embarking on the journey I had done some research and tried to keep an open mind. I roughly knew what the culture was like, the style of cuisine and the level of poverty. I knew cows were sacred, dogs roamed and to not trust street food. India is full of life, abundant with diversity and visitors are treated like gods. And so you may ask, what’s your first culture shock Anneka? Well… Continue reading Burgers and beauty
When I came home, I had people ask me what the highlight of my trip was. I would say the people. I explored many different places in Vietnam, but the people made it more enjoyable. Continue reading People you meet make life beautiful
Having returned from the most amazing time in Brazil I have been reflecting on all the valuable experiences. Continue reading Brazil – we did that!
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