New Zealand
Welcome to your all-inclusive guide to studying in one of the most scenic study abroad destinations. See what it’s like to be an international student in New Zealand and get off to a flying start.
Exploring Dunedin and Otago
It’s been three months since my arrival in Dunedin, a little town on New Zealand’s South Island.
Dunedin or usually called the Edinburgh of the...
So Nice, I Had to Do the Kepler Twice!
One of New Zealand’s “Great Walks,” the Kepler is a 60km hike through the Fiordland National Park.
While it is quite long and challenging, dangerous...
My Holiday Blog!
Priscilia has sent i-studentglobal a postcard telling us what she is up to over the holiday.
Exploring My New Home
Three days after arriving, I strategically strapped up my backpack and said goodbye to my empty flat.
Many are drawn to New Zealand to witness...
My Journey to New Zealand
14,220 kilometres from home
In February I was just an exchange student arriving in New Zealand after a long-haul flight from Toronto, Canada. I didn’t...
What the New Zealand Government Scholarship Means to Me
Hello everyone,
Time passes so fast and a new semester has started at the University of Otago.
This semester will be my last one with my...
What Happens When You Take a City Girl Out the City?
I must admit that sometimes it’s hard being a city girl in a place which resembles more of a town (although I’m sure some people...
Live the Life You’ve Imagined
Live the life you’ve imagined.
It is a simple quote easily found anywhere but sometimes too hard to be done. I have a mission to...
Reflections on 147 days in New Zealand
Wow. That was the best. Plain and simple, the best decision I have ever made was to study abroad in New Zealand!
Final thoughts from...
The Last Road Trip (Part 2)
We made it!! I haven't been to the north island since we flew down from here with Arcadia five months ago.
Chesa and I are...
The Last Road Trip (Part 1)
Chesa and I left everyone to begin our full country road trip from Dunedin, the bottom of the south island, to Auckland, the top...
Saying Goodbyes
Well, I guess what they say is true... all good things must come to an end
Chesa and I are heading all the way up...
8 Reasons to Love Otago (Part 2)
Hi everyone,
It has been a long time since my last blog about the first 4 reasons to love my University of Otago. I just...
Hiking in New Zealand
Have you ever gotten the urge to just get up NOW and do something? Well, Saturday night, the international flatmates did. We wanted to go...
My Lovely Vegetarian Housemates
So, here at the University of Otago I live in a Uniflat, which is where many international students stay.
My flat
Our flat is a...
