Review of HECUA New Zealand

If you are looking for a personal, eyeopening, and inspirational experience HECUA New Zealand will provide. This program is perfect for any major and is actually enhanced by the wide range of students who participate. Not only is the first month of the program hugely informative on topics ranging from New Zealand's environmental issues to Maori language revitalization it is also a very special emotional and even spiritual experience. I say this because the staff of this program are truly amazing and pour their hearts and souls in to sharing what they love and loath about their country with their students. The program has an emphasis on Maori cultural values and practices and therefore has a emphasis on communing with nature. If you do not like sharing your feelings or spending time in the bush then this program is not for you. If you are ready to let go of your personal inhibitions and learn by doing and feeling then this is for you. Respect and patience play a huge role in having a good experience as well, you must be ready to do things that you might not usually comfortable with, like sharing your feelings and experiences in a group setting. The Wellington section of the program is also great. Wellington is a fun city and the public transportation system is awesome. Make sure to chose an internship you are going to like, I would suggest talking to people who have had the internship in the past before you settle on it. To suffice, you will not regret having embarked on this experience, one you return home you will see how much you have learned about the world and about yourself, I guarantee.