Story Location: New Zealand
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Kaitiakitanga: Volunteering in New Zealand – A Digital Story
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鈥淔or me, the most enticing part of the culture was the collective responsibility every citizen feels towards wildlife conservation鈥漌hile studying abroad in New Zealand, University of Otago Fall 2017 student Hannah Wedig shares her volunteer experiences while apart of Otago鈥檚 Animal, Plant and Ecology Society (APES). https://youtu.be/roM_rAtmULQ Hannah W. | Biology student | Kenyon College|聽University…
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Sean and Graham – A Digital Story
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鈥淕etting to know Sean & Graham gave me an eyeopening experience that I鈥檓 reminded of almost every week.鈥 Will Roane, who studied abroad in New Zealand at the University of Otago, took time to receive cultural enrichment in an unlikely way- through new friends, Sean and Graham. https://youtu.be/_klnjiBNLl8?list=PLTZhGhgVwyFFifC6hsIgiVL9BDBYgaoOF Will R. | Cinema and Media Studies…
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Keeping My Study Abroad Experience Alive at Home
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As you embark on your journey as a study abroad student, your mind is probably flooded with excitement, questions, and hopes of what your time in your country of choice will be like.Once your time there is up, you will most likely be longing to bring back these feelings; to not let this experience be…
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Navigating Study Abroad as a First Generation Student
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College is often seen as a journey undertaken to prepare us for life outside of school. It鈥檚 a time of personal and academic growth that is filled with many challenges: navigating adulthood, balancing and prioritizing time schedules, making lasting relationships, and, above all, preparing oneself to become an active member of society. Some students may…
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How to Balance Finances at Home While Studying Abroad
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Studying abroad is expensive; don鈥檛 let anyone tell you otherwise. Many people are able to finance their trips through financial aid, scholarships, savings, and even loans from Mom and Dad. But how are people with little to no income, who also have financial responsibilities at home, able to afford such a trip? I, myself, am…
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The Importance of Personal Days While Abroad
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While studying abroad, time is precious. Students only have one semester to see and experience all that they can, as well as meet as many unique and diverse individuals as possible. Due to these time restraints, it is easy to feel as if all available free time must be spent relentlessly exploring new places and…
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How I Managed Being a Student Athlete Abroad
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There is a common misconception that student athletes cannot study abroad. Being a student athlete has been an integral part of shaping my college experience, but I did not want this to inhibit me from going abroad. Being a student athlete did mean that I had some limitations as to which semester I could go…
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Advice for Getting Involved Abroad: As Told by A Temporary Kiwi
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Going to a foreign university in a foreign country can be really intimidating, especially when you start thinking about how to get integrated into student life. It鈥檚 hard when you don鈥檛 know anyone, everything is new, and you鈥檙e unsure of how you fit into the whole picture. I think the best way to get acclimated…
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Learning to Appreciate Time with Myself
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Before going abroad, one of my stressors in life was being independent. I have always been a very 鈥済o with the flow鈥 kind of person, and that led me to let others make choices and plans. While that quality could be handy in social situations, I never gave myself the opportunity to focus on what…
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Getting Out of Your Shell While Out of Your Country
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While it鈥檚 very easy to go abroad and just focus on the views and hikes you can get to, I also think that鈥檚 the biggest trap. You could get to some, if not all, of them in just a few days if you went abroad for a week. However, you cannot become immersed in a…
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