South Auckland, to South America — the transition has been unreal. When I accepted this opportunity, I knew I’d be missing out on a big part of Kiwi summer. Luckily, Santiago summer does not disappoint. Filled with delicious food, activities, and gatherings, our first week here has been nothing short of amazing. Weekly asados have…Continue Reading Kiwi Summer in Santiago
I’ve been in Chile for just over a week, but the thought of having to return home in a few weeks feels bittersweet. Chile has been nothing but a blast, from trying local cuisine and immersing in local culture to learning Spanish and everything in between. In such a short time, this place has already…Continue Reading Completos, Conjugations, and Culture: Learning Chile One Day at a Time
In less than two weeks, I will have substituted the calm of Aotearoa’s “chill-as” summer for the hustle and bustle of Santiago’s metro stations. Mere 20-degree temperatures will be replaced by the drenching heat of Chile’s Climate. Chilean Spanish will also be taking over my daily life, a fry cry away from the “Churs” of…Continue Reading Growth in the Unknown
¡Hola a todos! My name is Abbey, a fourth-year student at the University of Auckland, and I’m so excited to begin this journey. Over the next four weeks, I’ll be based in Santiago, Chile, and participating in the Apacheta program held at UC Chile, a Spanish language and cultural immersion programme. One of my key…Continue Reading ¡Vamos a Chile!
Hamish McKelvie
Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Latin America, Apacheta Programme…Continue Reading Embarking on a new Journey…