A New Home

I decided to study abroad alone— I was the only student from my home university & city. Despite how scared I was to go abroad, it ended up being a life changing experience. It was in Auckland that I met life-long friends, build amazing relationships, discovered the beautiful city of Auckland, the raw and untouched beauty of New Zealand, and got to travel all over South East Asia and Polynesian islands, all while discovering myself.
The small and personal classroom size, coupled with living with other international and local students was amazing— I felt welcomed and connected with the Maori culture. In fact, 2 courses I was enrolled in (International Noho Marea & Te Ara Pou Leadership) were two cultural classes that opened my eyes and welcomed me to the NZ culture.
I got to explore the city thanks to AUT's central location. From the food, culture, people, warm teachers, and friendly community, I can say that I found a home all the way across the world. Thanks AUT for the amazing seamster and I hope to be back soon!