New Zealand Bound

My life feels like a crazy dream.

In just a few short months I’ll be off to New Zealand for an entire semester. New Zealand is not only English-speaking and one of the safest countries in the world, but also insanely beautiful. I’m talking pick-your-jaw-up-off-the- floor-and-stop-drooling beautiful. Need proof? Check out the scenery.

Abel Tasman National Park

To say that I’m excited to spend several months in this amazing country would be an understatement. I chose Victoria University in Wellington for a few reasons:

Wellington

 1. Wellington is the capital of New Zealand

Most people think Auckland is New Zealand’s capital, and those people are wrong (guilty). While Wellington is smaller than Auckland, it’s  a cultural hot spot within New Zealand and houses the government building, museums, parks, and a gorgeous view of the waterfront.

    2. Victoria has a relatively small student population

My current university (Purdue) has nearly 40,000 students compared to Wellington’s 18,000. I’m already going to be in a brand new country so I figured a smaller campus would make the adjustment a little easier (and maybe prevent me from being lost for the first month).

     3. Victoria offers great courses

My major is public relations with minors in global studies and Spanish and Victoria is a more humanities focused university. I’ll be able to take classes that fit within my plan of study while learning about the history of the pacific and its heritage (the nerd in me is super excited).

Victoria University of Wellington

I’m expecting this experience to change my life and not just because I get to listen to people with dreamy accents 24/7. I know that it’s going not going to be sunshine and rainbows the entire time, but that’s part of what makes it exciting. I know that I’ll meet great people and visit beautiful places, but not knowing exactly what’s going to happen is part of the fun. New Zealand, here I come!