One of the only places where you can experience 5 climates in a day!

New Zealand is one the easiest and safest places to travel in the world! The people are super friendly, which is great if you ever need directions or even a ride. My favorite adventure was traveling to the South Island during the 2 week mid-semester break. In one day, I went from mountains and glaciers to farm land, rain forests, and the beach! I found the workload at uni to be very manageable, which meant lots of free time to travel. The most stressful part of going abroad was deciding where to go and how to get there. The transition into student life was also very smooth. I lived in Parnell Student Village apartments, and they planned monthly activities like ice skating, bowling, and even dessert nights at the delicious Chocolate Boutique. It was a great way to get to know other international students and the kiwis. The best part of living in Parnell was the gorgeous walk to school through the city park. The park is super safe during the day, but don't walk at night because there are no lights. It takes about 25 minutes to walk to campus, or 15 minutes by bus. You will gain some serious leg muscle walking up the hills everyday! Although the course load is not as challenging as I am used to at a top 50 liberal arts college in the US, the professors are extremely passionate and engaging. I was able to take classes that are not offered at my college like Maori Studies and Debates in New Zealand Health Care Policy. I gained a global perspective abroad that has changed my life forever.