The 2018 trip to New Zealand is coming up in about two months, and it’s pretty exciting (and nerve-wracking). But right now, the excitement is outweighing the nervousness surrounding flying and living in a country that will be entirely new to me. Something I cannot wait to explore would have to be the glowworms. After […]
Kiwi’s…and I’m Not Talkin about the Fruit
I am very excited to be in New Zealand come Spring 2018. It is such as amazing place and I cannot wait to explore all that it has to offer! I am most excited about our excursions and the time we will be spending in nature, whether its for school or for fun! The South […]
Bare Bones
Bear with me because this is a very quick post. I am looking forward to getting to know my team, learning about the local ecology, and having some amazing adventures–especially the unplanned ones. I have a bit of an obsession when it comes to the South Pacific islands. I am very excited to learn more […]
Alex’s Sample Post
I’m looking forward to seeing the Milford Sound, the Southern Alps, and Mt. Cook. I’m excited to experience and learn about New Zealand culture. I’m nervous about the long flights from the east coast.
Far Over the Misty Mountains
My love for the Lord of the Rings movies is extremely deep and embarrassing, but I’m definitely looking forward to visiting some of the locations I’ve only seen in film, especially the mountain trails. I’m excited to meet and learn about the culture of the indigenous Maori people, especially about their art and their dances. […]



