Hi everyone! Although we got sent home from the trip early, it was amazing while it lasted. One of the most memorable experiences for me was when we had lectures on the New Zealand dairy industry with researchers from Lincoln University. I had always thought that the dairy industry was fairly simple, where you just …
Author Archives: Laura Butka
Reflecting on Water by Abigail P
I am an exuberant lover of water. I am blessed to live by a river and the mass of lakes that makes up the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Since I’ve been home I’ve gotten to enjoy watching the ice slowly melt and the blue of the Seagull river appear. I’m anxious for the day when …
Quarantine Reflection from Hannah
After Melbourne and Bimbi Park our final adventures occurred on Phillip Island. Phillip Island is well-known for its Penguin Parade, Seals, and Koalas — all aspects we are very grateful to have experienced first-hand. However, my personal favorite (and I can confidently say they impressed everyone else as well) was the evening we experienced the …
Reflection from Alex
While our time in Australia was cut short, the two weeks we were lucky enough to spend there were full of amazing lectures, people, and experiences. We learned so much about the First Nation People of Australia’s heritage and culture, as well as being able to get a better understanding of the diverse ecosystems of …
Hello from Quarantine! -Grant
Howdy hey! It’s Grant!! It’s been a long month since the last blog post, but we are here to say that we are still moving ahead with class. Sadly, due to the coronavirus pandemic, we have had to journey back home to our home states. We were scheduled to leave March 20th from the Melbourne …
Week 2 in New Zealand! by Natalie M.
Wow! Our second week has already come and gone! This last week has once again offered many opportunities for learning and discovery- way more than I could possibly fit in a single blog post. Though if I had to name a few highlights, I would be apprehensive to neglect our snorkeling expedition at the Goat …