The first 7 days
Georgia Owen details her first 7 days in India on the Reimagining India with Indogenius group programme. Continue reading The first 7 days
Category: Local Culture
India with fresh eyes
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
Immersive Experiences so far…
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…
Atithi Devo Bhava – The Guest is God
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
The Start of a New Perspective
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
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
From Uni to Christmas Break
I have been having a lovely time here in Cardiff over the past few weeks. Since I have settled in it is much easier to feel like a normal student here and get to experience the different styles in how Waikato Uni and Cardiff Uni operate. Continue reading From Uni to Christmas Break
Sharna’s Solo Adventure in Japan
I was very strategic when choosing my classes to ensure I have Mondays off. A lot of my friends had the same idea so we often do day trips on that day if we don’t have homework to do. However, recently I felt like going on a solo trip to Himeji city where the most famous castle is in Japan. Continue reading Sharna’s Solo Adventure in Japan
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
Japan’s Autumn Leaves Obsession
Japan is obsessed with Autumn leaves. From the themed foods to all of the festivals, there is something autumn-related happening constantly. Continue reading Japan’s Autumn Leaves Obsession
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