Tramping and Trekking

from land-locked states to an island nation, my love of nature is taking me across the world

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My name is Jess! Born and raised in Utah, I now go to college in Colorado. However, I'm stepping out of the the country for a few months to study abroad. This blog will document my travels in New Zealand so feel free to check it out!

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Jess

Jun 25, 20194 min read

Mountain Majesty and a Final Farewell

Alas, my time in New Zealand has come to an end. As sad as I am to leave, I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to live here for...

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Jess

Jun 14, 20194 min read

42 km in 4 hours

Back in February, a few weeks after I arrived in New Zealand, I joined a running program designed to help members train for the...

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Cultural Reflections: Food in New Zealand

Jess

May 31, 20194 min read

Cultural Reflections: Food in New Zealand

During my semester abroad, I compiled a list of foods either unique to New Zealand or very common in the country. For each food (or...

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Cultural Reflections: Māori Cultural Sharing

Jess

May 25, 20192 min read

Cultural Reflections: Māori Cultural Sharing

Very rarely, if ever, do you see humane treatment of indigenous people by colonizing populations. In the US, Native Americans suffered...

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Jess

May 17, 20191 min read

English with a Kiwi Twist

In the past few months I’ve been creating a list of common words and phrases I’ve heard here in New Zealand. Some of them are Māori words...

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Cultural Reflections: Water Abundance while Tramping

Jess

May 11, 20193 min read

Cultural Reflections: Water Abundance while Tramping

The longer I spend in New Zealand, the more I notice more subtle cultural differences. Something that’s caught my attention is the water...

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Jess

Apr 25, 20194 min read

Mid-Semester Break!

Fun fact, the University of Canterbury gives students a thee week break during Semester 1! I think the reason is because Easter Sunday...

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Jess

Apr 4, 20193 min read

Abel Tasman National Park

The nice thing about making friends with other exchange students is that we’re all excited to explore New Zealand and make the most of...

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Jess

Mar 26, 20196 min read

Life Lessons and A Bus Stop with No Bus

One of the courses I'm taking in New Zealand is called "Land Journeys and Ethics." Initially, I was drawn to the course because it dealt...

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