by William W. | Nov 6, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, _
As I travel further along on my journey through Aotearoa, New Zealand, I have come across amazing new discoveries about Māori culture as well as some disappointing aspects as well, whether that be through government or history. Since our arrival in the South Island of...
by Nicole J. | Nov 6, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, UA-Affiliate, _
On paper, my summer didn’t look too busy: three weeks in New Zealand and 10 days at home followed by another three weeks in Italy. But in practice? I rocked back and forth between losing my mind to boredom and desperately trying to get enough sleep to feel...
by Jerusha K. | Nov 4, 2025 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
Coming back from my study abroad experience in New Zealand and Australia, I find myself overwhelmed with gratitude. The past few weeks has been life changing. From exploring the rich cultures and landscapes to having conversations that challenged my how I view the...
by Jerusha K. | Nov 4, 2025 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
One thing I didn’t fully expect when signing up to study abroad in Australia and New Zealand? Just how much hiking I’d be doing, and how many stairs that would involve. From the moment we set foot in these two stunning countries, I fell in love with nature. The...
by Emily A. | Nov 4, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Semester, UA-Affiliate
My friends from my affiliate program at our farewell dinner A surge of nostalgia swept over me today in UA’s Student Center. In line for a snack, I suddenly heard the familiar (and perhaps cheesy) tune of “Down Under” by Men at Work. While this song serendipitously...
by Blake W. | Nov 4, 2025 | Australia/New Zealand, Commerce & Business, Semester, _
I’m writing this, waiting in DFW airport for my final flight home, after traveling 20 hours from Australia. Obviously, my experience and time in the Southern Hemisphere is fresh on my mind. It hasn’t fully set in that I am back home, in a different...
by Emily T. | Oct 22, 2025 | Australia/New Zealand, Summer, _
Kia Ora! In this blog post, I want to highlight two of my favorite places that I visited in Christchurch – the International Antarctic Centre and the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve! There is a shuttle that runs between Cathedral Square, the Antarctic center, and...
by Emily T. | Oct 22, 2025 | Australia/New Zealand, _
Greetings! Right now, I’m on the bus leaving Auckland for the final time – we spent the first couple days in Auckland and went back several days later. Since we have a fair amount of free time in Auckland, I want to highlight some of my favorite things that I...
by Emily T. | Oct 22, 2025 | Australia/New Zealand, _
Greetings from New Zealand! Since I am wrapping up my travels, I want to share a packing list of all the things that I used or wished I had during the trip! Keep in mind, everything on this list might not be applicable to you, but it should at least provide some...
by William W. | Oct 21, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
The first half of our trip exploring Aotearoa, New Zealand was full of tropical beaches, Beautiful grasslands, and of course sheep, lots and lots of sheep. Because I have whānau in Aotearoa, I have already had the gift of exploring this amazing country before. This...
by Addison S. | Oct 15, 2025 | Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
Kia Ora! So, I actually began to write a blog about the indescribable beauty of the nature of New Zealand, but before I finished it, we went to a dinner that felt much more important to me to share about. (I will gladly share some beautiful pictures of NZ at the end,...
by Brandon S. | Oct 15, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
This past week, we travelled around the South Island, landing in Christchurch, and then eventually making our way to Queenstown. Throughout the trip, we have had the opportunity to interact with students and professors from other universities. We went to the...
by Lily C. | Oct 15, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
This experience studying abroad has been absolutely amazing. I have made new connections, learned about myself, and overcome challenges. In this blog I will talk about some of the challenges I have faced while studying abroad and give some tips on how to combat...
by Lily C. | Oct 15, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
New Zealand is an incredibly beautiful country, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every part of my experience so far. From the lush greenery to the unique wildlife and vibrant culture, everything about this place has been breathtaking. However, the highlight of my trip thus...
by Dawson M. | Oct 15, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer, _
The New Zealand scenery has definitely not disappointed. We have gone on about four or five hikes so far and they have been absolutely gorgeous. It’s crazy to me that I’ve been in the country for two weeks now and that my trip is almost over. Each day individually...
by Joseph W. | Oct 15, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
My favorite thing about my study abroad trip in New Zealand is undoubtedly the natural environment. The landscapes here feel almost otherworldly in their beauty and diversity. From lush forests and mountains to crystal-clear beaches and thermal springs, every region...
by William W. | Oct 15, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
To start off this blog, I think that traveling to New Zealand for this trip was the easiest it has ever been for me. Because my mother is a Maori woman herself, I have been to New Zealand about five or six times in my life.Both of my flights to Houston and Los Angeles...
by Brandon S. | Oct 14, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
This study abroad experience has been incredible, and it is just getting started! I arrived one week ago, and within thirty minutes of my arrival at the hotel/hostel, we went to an intermediate school and learned about the education system of New Zealand. We then...
by Emily A. | Oct 14, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Australia/New Zealand, Semester, UA-Affiliate
It is mid-May in Melbourne. Footy is in full swing, the leaves are changing, and I am preparing for finals! While I have, and will continue to, enjoy exploring Melbourne, one of my favorite parts of studying abroad have been trips around Oceania. This area’s natural...
by Addison S. | Oct 14, 2025 | Australia/New Zealand, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
”How do you feed the stars?” This was a question posed to us this morning. How DO you feed the stars? I didn’t even realize the stars were something that needed to be fed. I guess that’s what comes from cultural differences, especially in comparison to one with such...
