For the past year, I’ve been involved as an ambassador for my friend’s start-up company, Be Robin Hood. Be Robin Hood is an online merchandise site, where every purchase gives back to those in need, twice. My friend founded this company on the basis that anyone can be a hero, and together we can help…
It’s May yet somehow I loved the fact this whole month was Autumn?! Why not. My first few months here were full of travel, May was my month to take a brief pause, to reflect on all the adventures I’ve had so far, and I got to explore my city just a bit more. Dunedin…
Study Abroad: Segovia, Spain (2017)
During my 6-week study abroad program in Spain, my professor took my colleagues and I to visit the breath-taking city of Segovia. Merely being able to see Segovia from afar on our bus, the city appeared rich with history that dated back centuries ago. It welcomed you and captivated your attention with both its unique…
First Post
My first week in Madrid, Spain has been unreal. This is my first time in Europe and traveling alone so I was definitely nervous heading over here not knowing what to expect. We stayed in a hotel on our first night which was a great way to get to know your roommates if you did…
Reflection
I can’t believe that the semester is over; these last few weeks have really flown by. If I could, I would fly back to Ireland in a heartbeat. Studying abroad has been one of the best experiences of my life and I left part of my heart in the Emerald Island. Reflecting on my time…
May 24th Otago
Kia Orana whanau! I just returned back to Dunedin yesterday from Tokoroa in the North Island. I had such a wonderful experience there. One of my favorite parts of the trip in the North Island was spend in Rotorua. Rotorua is famous full the geothermal hot pools that are on the land of the Whakarewarewa…
May 12th Otago
The adventure continues! This time, in the North Island. On the 10th of May I fly up to visit my family in Tokoroa, which is almost two hours from the city of Auckland. It has been twelve years since the last time I was here. I have been holding out on this trip since I…
Saying Goodbyes and Reflecting on Identities
Saying goodbye is never easy. I said my final goodbyes to my SIT classmates and staff a few days ago. I am still in Bali with my mom traveling here for another two weeks. Although I have not left Bali, I can already tell that I am greatly going to miss this place. I am…
Post-Trip Reflection
I am back in Texas. Yay! Now that my semester in Hong Kong is officially over, it is good to reflect on how this experience has shaped my identity and influenced my interactions with people from around the world. First of all, I still believe that it is important to recognize differences in culture and…
New Zealand Never Ceases To Amaze
Two more jam-packed weekends in New Zealand… No matter how much of this beautiful country I explore, there is always so much more to see. Last weekend, I went on a road trip with three of my friends. I have recently rekindled my baking obsession and brought along heaps of homemade muffins and chocolate chip…