The Kiwi Experience

I registered to the Screen Tools program as a way to improve my portfolio, but what I got out of this experience is much more than I had originally imagined. From the very moment I landed in New Zealand there was a driver awaiting to take me to City Lodge, the place where I and the rest of the students enrolled in the program would be staying. All the staff from both the Lodge and the University of Auckland was always attentive and readily available for contact if it was needed. The program began swiftly and we were taken on a tour throughout the city to learn more about the history of New Zealand and Maori Culture by visiting museums and important landmarks. When classes begun we were introduced to John Callen, who gave us a warm welcome and initiated the Screen Tools course. Swiftly, the project began and our team was given plenty of time to plan and device our approach, as well as lots of creative freedom of how we wanted to craft of work. While the experience was demanding and rigorous in the amount of work we had to submit, we were fortunate to use our time wisely and have a group of members that brought very important artistic elements to the production. During our time off we had many opportunities to explore Auckland, including the lively nightlife and the nearby islands reachable by ferry. Overall, the month long trip was an unforgettable experience that is very well worth every moment of it.