As my time in New Zealand is dwindling down, I have had lots of time in between finals to reflect on these months at the University of Otago. Although I am very open about the struggles I have had here, I believe that everything happens with a purpose or at the very least, one can…
Category: New Zealand: TEAN at Otago
10 Days Left
I am currently 10 days away from my last final and 5 away from my fist. This semester has flew by and I can not believe it is almost over. I have been in full study mode the past week or so it is the only thing that has been on my mind recently. Prior to…
Spring Break and Swimming with Whales
Although this post is a little over due, I had an unbelievable spring break experience in the Kingdom of Tonga which is a small set of pacific islands not too far from Fiji. I went with a few mates from my abroad group and we stayed in a small house, on the main island, in…
Spring Break in New Zealand
Kia Ora! I only have three days of class left at Otago (I don’t have classes on Fridays)! But still a month until exams end. Yeah, there are so many classes here that it takes about a month for everyone to finish exams. I have one free week before my exam days begin, then I…
1 Month To Go
My Grandma just called me to let me know I only have 1 month and 8 days left and I want to cry. I am not ready to leave this amazing country. I feel like I just got here and the fact that it is almost time to go is insane. I have done so…
Quick Update!
Kia Ora! I’m back for another update! I just turned in my LAST assignment of the semester! Now I have one more week of classes and then a month of finals. Since, the University of Otago is so big (30,000 students) they have an entire month to schedule exams and every person has a different…
Spring Break in the South Pacific
My spring break was one that I will never forget. I never thought that I would have the opportunity to go to Fiji and specially this young. My group of friends and I decided to look at Fiji, Bali, and Cook Islands. They each had their own pros and cons but the deciding factor for…
Beginning of my semester abroad
The beginning of school at Otago University has been very different than what I’m used to. To begin, I am taking three classes out of my major (anthropology, history, Maori studies) and a one food marketing class. These topics and all the reading that involves them are interesting. These classes have been expanding on topics…
Mid-Semester Break (Fiji!)
Hello Everyone, We are right around the time of only two months left which is nothing short of scary. Time has flown by and I can’t quite wrap my head around how little time I have left. Two months may sound like a long time, but it is short. I have so much I still…
Pre-Departure/ Goodbye America !
Kia Ora! I have just over 24 hours until I depart for one of the biggest journeys of my life. I am flying to New Zealand to start my semester abroad! I am so excited for what’s to come, yet I am nervous about making sure I packed everything and that I am prepared for…