Student Bloggers

As I sit in my room at home writing this post, there are so many thoughts racing through my brain, and so many things I could discuss. I am a “worry wart” by nature, however my guess is that I am not alone on this one; studying abroad is a big change…

I am going on an adventure. Sure, the corny word anyone will tell you knowing that you’re studying abroad. But the more and more I thought about it; the more it’s true. I am going on an adventure. For four months I will be on my own traveling in and…

As I begin my journey to a whole new world. A series of questions go through my mind. How fast will I get there? How are the people there? Will I make friends? Will I be a good asset to the rowing team? Will I succeed in the academic rigors of the school?…

Hi! My name is Becca and I’m a Junior at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. I’m a Creative Writing major, which is a very fancy way of saying I reject the notion of job security. To make my parents a little less nervous about letting me follow…

Me: Brittney! Brittney: Yes? Me: Why are the lights off? (I yell from the shower) Brittney: It’s load shedding…. We have to wait two hours before they come back on. Me: Great…. I was in the shower just as the power went out, lucky me right? I’m thinking…

I have known about my study abroad experience since October, but waiting for August 30th has been like waiting for Christmas; you don’t realize you’re waiting until those last few weeks when time decides to move at a glacial pace. I have all the essentials:…

Every weekend in New Zealand has been an adventure. I have spent a total of one weekend in Auckland and plan on reserving most weekends for exploration of the surrounding area and of the North Island. Last weekend I discovered that on-campus clubs is…

As I sit here, seventeen days away from leaving the States (but who’s counting?!), I can barely contain my excitement for the adventure I am about to begin. Amidst the stresses of packing and preparation, I am still so happy and extremely grateful that…

I fall in love with Wellington more and more everyday I am here. There is something new to do every night! I don’t know how anyone could ever become bored. This city has so much to offer it’s hard to leave for the weekend. But there is more to explore…