NZA Fall 2025

I learned that I can do so much more than I ever thought. I learned big things like how to leap off cliffs and planes, crawl through canyons, stand up on a surf board, hike the steepest of mountains, and survive cold nights in the tent. And then there’s the all the little things I learned, too. Arguably, they’re just as cool. I now know how to budget for groceries, bake pumpkin bread out of a raw pumpkin, chop wood, start a fire without a lighter, turn leftover oatmeal into cake, plant baby trees, spot kiwi at night, cook a good chicken parm, and so much more. 
I now know how to grow, how to adapt, how to laugh, how to struggle, and keep going no matter what. This program also 
allowed me to meet people who changed me and helped me grow so much.