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2014-15 Student Blogs, Field Notes, Fiji

Field Notes: Fijian homestay delivers life-changing experience

January 29, 2015

Xuanyan Ouyang, 2014-15 Fiji International Tourism for Development student blogger, writes: Life-changing means you have experienced something different that alters life circumstances or outlooks in a substantial way. The day and a half we spent in Votua Village, short yet eye-opening, was just that. The homestay experience helped us learn more about the true Fijian lifestyle and the impact of tourism on…

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2014-15 Student Blogs, Field Notes, Fiji, Student Perspective

Field Notes: Why you should look forward to your homestay

January 20, 2015

Victoria Robertson, 2014-15 Fiji International Tourism for Development student blogger, writes: Going into my study abroad program, living with a homestay family was something I dreaded. Even while in Fiji, I couldn’t help but be nervous for what was to come. Looking back now, I wish I hadn’t been this way, as this was one of the most enriching experiences…

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