Linfield students studying around the world
Kia Ora! In the span of a couple of weeks, I have checked off so many things from my bucket list. I have found a good group of friends with the same sense of adventure. We have gone on hikes and camping trips. One trip that amazed me was far south of New Zealand in …
Kia ora! My name is Emmaline and I am a junior at Linfield. I am studying Anthropology, with a minor in Literature. I am spending the semester studying abroad at University of Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand. Hamilton is about an hour and forty five minutes south of Auckland and is full of life! I …
Kia Ora, My last couple of weeks in New Zealand can only be described as bittersweet. Dunedin had become a second home to me and when it was time to leave, I realized how comfortable I had become living there. I knew my way around the city well, I was closer than ever with my …
Kia ora! Classes are underway and I am exploring New Zealand more and more! I am really enjoying all of my classes so far. I am taking an Anthropology of the Polynesians course, an Introduction to Māori Culture course, and a Food Writing course. Here, classes are called papers, and what we might call a …
Grüß Gott? Grüß Gott readers! According to my friends who have been to Vienna and my English-to-German dictionary, this is a common greeting in Austria and originally meant “God bless you.” In one month from today, I will be traveling to Vienna to study abroad until December and I will most likely be using this …
Kia Ora! We planted the seeds, they fed us sausages! During the month of May, I looked to give back to the community of Dunedin. I found The Halo Project, which is a wide spread restoration project in Long Beach, Otago. When I was here, I learned more about the place I am in and …
Kia Ora! It was the last home rugby game at Forsyth Barr Stadium for the Highlanders. The student section was packed. Abbie, also from Linfield, visited me in Dunedin. She is currently a 6 hour bus ride away at the University of Canterbury. The game was very exciting as the Highlander pulled off a win …
It has been a whirlwind the last couple of weeks. With the Easter holiday, mid-semester break, and my family visiting me, a lot has happened. Let’s start with Easter. I am still amazed by the kindness New Zealanders have. By some distant connection, my flatmate and I went up to Christchurch to spend the holiday …
Kia Ora! This is my first entry, and I already have much to share. I flew into the south island of Dunedin, New Zealand (Aotearoa) on February 17th. Until then, I spent a week exploring the North Island of Aotearoa. I am attending the University of Otago for the semester. Last week was our orientation …
Kia ora! I am back on campus at the University of Waikato after two months away from campus, staying in Thames with people who have become so important to me. I had no idea that the lockdown, something so uncertain, frustrating, and overwhelming would end with me forming some of the most wonderful relationships with …