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 …
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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 …
1… 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21! 22! – A Count Off by Abby Becker
Hey everyone! It’s been eight weeks since we were together. I have recovered a bit from the devastation of ending our time abroad early, and one thing I can earnestly say is that I miss everyone so greatly! I gained a lot from our time abroad. I got to see beautiful landscapes, gain some new …
Falling for the Ocean by Ivy Arden
Throughout our time in New Zealand and Australia we saw so much beauty— mountains, crazy geysers, fields of kangaroos, and rainforests. But while exploring all of these incredible places, the ocean was always the central force pulling me closer to uncover its many mysterious layers. This connection to the sea was formed by many special …
Reflections on Christchurch with Matt H.
I had hoped to be writing this from some poorly-lit and frighteningly disorganized hostel room in Brisbane. Or maybe I would have been drinking a flat white at one of the endless coffee shops that only serve espresso (no drip coffee??) and sometimes have odd drinks like hot elderberry juice. Alas, I must now brew …
Friendship Through Shared Experiences by Rose Sandell
It has been over a month since I have seen everyone and it has not been easy. Zooming with everyone just isn’t the same as sitting down for group dinners or being on the bus for 5 hours. I have been reflecting a lot on the lectures and educational experiences I had during the 7 …
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Fond Memories of Glow Worms and Looking Closer at Home – With Anna and Sean
Hey everyone! Anna speaking. It’s hard to believe it has been over a month since we were traveling the coast of Australia. The quick turnaround to leave that beautiful place and my friends had me struggling for a long time to accept that we were really home. I know I share these feelings with a …
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Flashback to Wellington by Megan K.
Hey there, Meg here! If I’m being completely honest, quarantine has really not been too awful. I actually love waking up to my dogs jumping on me, working with my entire family on the most difficult puzzle I have ever done (80% of the pieces were the same shade of green), and getting to know …
Learning from Nature: The Importance of Community by Carolyn H.
As I sit in my little Massachusetts home right now and think back to my time in Australia, it feels like forever ago that we were playing at the beaches, hiking up Rangitoto in the hot southern sun, and indulging in numerous frozen desserts with Professor Ice Cream. Even though our time was significantly cut …
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Greetings from Isolation! by Emily D.
Greetings from isolation! While our time in Australia may have been cut short, it’s been amazing to reflect on all the wonderful times we had together. On March 18th, we drove to our final activity, all sleepy and emotionally exhausted from the week before. When we arrived at the Koala Conservation Centre on Phillip Island, …