Adjusting to America

I was really excited about the whole experience I was embarking on as it was my first time solo travelling going off to live in another country also for the first time. It hadn’t really hit me that I had left New Zealand until I stepped foot in LAX with little to no sleep and saw that the Police officers were armed. Welcome to America! Continue reading Adjusting to America

Missoula, Montana

Upon arriving in Missoula, a wave of exhaustion washed over me from the journey, but I was thrilled to have finally reached my destination. The initial days were dedicated to the international student orientation, and despite the lingering travel fatigue, I managed to power through without any sleep issues. Continue reading Missoula, Montana

Arriving in Lancaster, England

As the plane touched down in Manchester, a range of emotions swept over me. Leaving behind the familiar places and feelings of New Zealand was a struggle for me, with a lot of homesickness settling in as I realised how far away I was from my family and friends. However, the excitement of exploring a new culture was there too. Continue reading Arriving in Lancaster, England

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