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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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

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...

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...

I did it! I finally taped my heels in a way that held up against hours of tramping and a couple river crossings! Ever since I got major...

Millions of stars Thousands of smiles Hundreds of photos 62 people Ten(t) city 8 great leaders 6 vans 4 hours of driving 3 routes 2 days...

Craning my neck towards the sky, I stood in a clearing surrounded by tents and long, straw-like grass.  Above me were stars.  So, so many...

Hey all! You may have read about my blisters in previous posts, but if not, here's a recap: I bought hiking boots before I left and...

Kiwis go hard when it comes to hiking. I think they call it tramping and for a reason. When I think about it, the term even sounds more...

A few days ago, I was talking to my roommate about nearby places to hike. He said that him and a few friends were going to try the Crater...

Greetings from Christchurch, New Zealand! After a few days in the city, I think I'm starting to get my bearings. Interestingly enough, I...

I'm sure many of you reading this have heard my spiel about this trip, but I thought it would be good to quickly summarize what's going...