I never knew they designed 7-seater vans so small until this past weekend, when I had the pleasure of riding in the far back corner of one with a wall of sleeping bags at my head and a stack of pads jutting into my side. My toes couldn’t move between the pile of wet smelly…

The following process for Hobbit transformation is geared towards individuals who a.) are currently studying abroad in Auckland New Zealand, b.) have no car, c.) want to spend as little money as possible and d.) are willing to sacrifice the proper amount of the following necessities: hygiene, sleep, food, and water. Step 1: Set an…

Based off of the couple days that I have been in Auckland, here is some terminology to help an outsider get accustomed to New Zealand life. “Kiwi” – New Zealand’s national flightless bird, but more commonly referenced as a person who is native to New Zealand. I’ve only met a couple kiwi students so far,…

I leave today. The anxiousness can finally end and perhaps now I can calm down a bit and relax. I’ve been jittery all week, uneasy. And no it’s not because I’m sad to leave, or nervous even really, people speak English where I’m going and there’s no such thing as a bad question! It’s because…