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Previous Student, Kennedy Fast, on the Viewing Deck of the M/V Ushuaia ship with the ocean behind
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Student Perspective: A Day on the M/V Ushuaia by Kennedy Fast, Washington State University

February 24, 2026

One of the best parts of the day is the outings! You’ll know what you’re doing because each evening there is a compulsory briefing where the ship staff explain the schedule for the next day, from wake-up times, weather forecasts, where you’ll be going, and what you’ll be doing, and timeframes for everything else you need to know. At your…

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Student Perspective: Auckland Through My Digital Lens by Amina Williams, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

June 16, 2025

Amina reflects on her study abroad experience and how her digital camera helped her capture the unforgettable beauty of New Zealand. She writes: Before leaving for New Zealand, I decided to gift myself a digital camera. I had been wanting one for a while, and the timing just felt right. Once I arrived in Auckland, I realized how perfect that…

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Student Perspective: A Day in the Life – Studying Film and Literature in New Zealand by Allie Thompson, Baylor University

June 12, 2025

Allie takes us along for a day on her study abroad program in New Zealand, she writes: In the summer of 2024, I traded Texas heat for New Zealand’s crisp coastal air, joining a group of Baylor University students for the adventure of a lifetime. Here’s a snapshot of one day that sums up the magic of studying abroad in…

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Student Perspective: Culture, nature, history and real-world education practices – by Madeline Sweany, Texas A&M University

December 16, 2024

Madeline tells the story of her study abroad experience in Aotearoa New Zealand. She writes: The first words I heard when stepping off of the 17 hour flight to Wellington, New Zealand were “Kia Ora”. This a greeting from the Māori culture, one that is native to this pacific island. While the literal translation of this phrase is to ‘have…

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