UC gave me the time of my life!

During the first few weeks of classes at UC, many of the clubs plan events to start the year with a bang and make new students feel more welcome. One of the events I chose to participate in was the tramping club's hike to the top of Mt. Somers. Although I had hiked quite a bit in the States, I did not know what I was getting myself into. The was only a little over 3k, but we were literally scaling the side of a mountain. It took us about half the day to summit, and that is when I realized it might be even harder going down. Although the hike was extremely difficult, I was able to make it to the top (and enjoy the breathtaking views). This was in my first few week of New Zealand, and helped me gain the confidence that if I could climb this mountain, then I could live on my own for four months in a foreign country. A lot of the best experiences in life are not easy and that is what makes them so special.