Beginnings in New Zealand

Alexina Estrada March 1, 2016

So it’s been a little more than a week now since I flew out of Los Angeles International Airport and landed in the beautiful country of New Zealand. In just a few days I have already had so many adventures and amazing experiences. I don’t even know where… More

33 New Friends

Breana Intlekofer February 22, 2016

Orientation week is over and I can officially say I have made 33 new friends in just a few days. I don't think I have ever been as tired as I was when arriving at the Auckland airport to meet my fellow study abroad students, but the Arcadia staff made… More

Preparing for New Zealand

Breana Intlekofer February 16, 2016

So. Much. Stuff. Thats all I kept thinking to myself as I attempted to shove my entire life and five months worth of clothes into two suitcases. But, now that all my luggage is zipped and filled to the brim, my excitement for my journey to New Zealand… More

A Journey I Never Pictured Myself On

Alexina Estrada February 2, 2016

In less than two weeks, I will be on a plane. I’ve been on a plane before, several times actually. What will be different in two weeks is that I will be boarding the plane to leave the country for the first time. I will say “Bye” and “See You Later” with… More

One Last Adventure

Julian Callin November 9, 2015

My time studying abroad in New Zealand is coming to a close, but the real adventure is just beginning. Next week four friends and I will set off on a month long journey by car from Auckland to the South Island and back up again. We’ll be living off the… More

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