IFSA Wellington - bestest place and time ever!!

I had the most wonderful time in Wellington, NZ. The city has everything you could want: from my flat I could walk 10 minutes up into the mountains/nature, or 10 minutes down to the bay. I was there from February to June and even as winter came, the weather remained pleasant throughout. There’s so much to do in Welly itself but it’s also in the perfect central location of NZ to get anywhere quickly. Public transportation in the country is phenomenal. Megan, our lovely coordinator, took us to Paekakariki and many other places with the ease of a train that we could hop onto with our snapper cards. A few friends and I also took the train to go to what’s left of Rivendell (from Lord of the Rings set) in another park! Megan was so great at giving us recommendations, bringing the group together, and making sure we felt supported at all times. I knew she was always there to talk if I was feeling overwhelmed or having any issues (like with my eSIM card at the start!). Overall, my only wish is that I could’ve stayed in New Zealand longer. It’s a beautiful country with such kind people and so much to explore. I highly recommend going, doing things a little out of your comfort zone, and enjoying all that NZ has to offer.