Auckland Activity Weekend

Jane Gunn-Lewis May 27, 2015

Black Water Rafting at Waitomo Caves By Marie Gleichauf, Rice University student, University of Auckland My study abroad group went to see the Waitomo Glowworm Caves and surf in Raglan. The tour of the caves consisted of getting in a super thick wetsuit… More

14 Lessons in 14 Days!

Student Voices May 12, 2015

Elsie Humes, Denison University student, studying at Victoria University of Wellington, shares insights on her study abroad experience here in New Zealand. Kia Ora! I pretty much love everything about the outdoors so NZ has been the perfect match.… More

Pavlova Wars!

Kate Casey May 7, 2015

The Aussies might occasionally beat us at rugby and even more occasionally at cricket but NZ definitely wins the argument, which has been raging since 1935, over which country invented the pavlova. After intensive research, the Oxford English Dictionary… More

What’s So Special About NZ’s Music Scene?

Kate Casey April 20, 2015

By Max Gunn, Student Support Coordinator, Otago It is often easy to forget that New Zealand is a country of under 5 million people especially when you look at the disproportionate successes of its music industry. Music has a special significance in New… More

3-Day Activity Weekend

Jane Gunn-Lewis April 14, 2015

Kia ora. Fourteen years ago I was asked to set up an Arcadia program for New Zealand that would include a four-day orientation and various activities that would highlight what New Zealand is all about. As the years have moved on, events have increased… More

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