Program dates: 01/08/2018 – 04/13/2018
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As a “lost” part of the ancient Gondwonan super-continent, New Zealand has a rich ecological and cultural history that exemplifies the theme of isolation and repeated colonization. The program focuses on both the cultural and ecological nuances of this unique location, allowing students to immerse themselves in the cultural history and biodiversity of New Zealand.
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Kina – The Unlikely Terror - I counted steadily in my head “1, 2, 3, 4” as I walked back on the sand into the ocean, wearing the black wetsuit and neon green headpiece provided by the dive shop. My fellow classmates were also doing this same exercise, but they were counting for another reason. They were trying not to […]
Science survey: Under the Mistletoe - Survey of mistletoe (Loranthaceae) abundance surrounding Lake Rotoiti’s southern beech forests Ariel Moyal March 17th, 2018 Abstract: In New Zealand, mistletoe is an ecologically important endemic species, threatened by native bird loss and damaging possum browsing. In this study we were interested in the effect of possum-control on the abundance of the three species […]
Science, Technology, and Society Reflective Journals - Date Class 2/13 Class: Matauranga Maori 2/14 Class: Clean Water Myth 2/15 Climate Change and New Zealand’s Future 2/16 New Zealand’s role in the IPCC 3/12 Science communication and psychological biases 3/13 Environmental History 3/14 Art-Science collaborations and Climate Change 3/15 Creative Science Writing 2/13 Mātauranga- Maori & Core Maori concepts What struck me […]
A Land Without Teeth, Handed an Arsenal - For our conservation class we put ourselves in the shoes of conservation managers, dealing with the unique challenges of New Zealand’s conservation: “Poison rains from the sky, animals are sprawled across the landscape, dead from no ostensible outward causes. This picture rings dystopian- it is one of ecological devastation, and governmental harshness. It is not […]
For a year - When I first announced my plans to study abroad for a year people thought I was crazy. There was an influx of how will you graduate on time? Aren’t you going to miss your friends? What will you pack? How will you afford it? Where will you live? Did your advisor allow that? In a […]
New Zealand – Excited or Stressed?? - I feel like the date for leaving for New Zealand is really creeping up on me. I’m mostly excited but as of recent I’ve been feeling super stressed (weird, right!) The last couple of days I’ve been thinking about what I want to do once the program ends, do I want to travel to Australia, […]
The Countdown Begins… - Fall semester is flying by, and every day I am closer to departing for New Zealand. I’m very excited about so many things that New Zealand has to offer. I want to go kayaking in Milford Sound, swimming on the beaches of the north island, and hiking around the Fiordlands. I’m also excited immerse myself […]
You Won’t Believe What This Young Man Does When He Travels Across The World! (Clickbait) - Yo… I’m nervous. No really, I have never traveled like this before. Still, I’m feeling excited to be apart of something like this. When signing up I was thinking, “When will I ever get an opportunity to travel like this and especially to a place like New Zealand. I can’t think of a single place […]
Impending Excitement - 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 […]