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
Pack. Uber. Greetings. Goodbyes. Passport and Security Control. 12-hour flight. Then – straight into a country with welcoming arms and a 30-degree climate. The first week was packed with seeing the Cathedral, programme and student introductions, trying Chilean dishes and drinks, hiking up a mountain, park activities, and a whitewater kayaking adventure. The first three…Continue Reading Got a Minute?
Arriving at 7 am Monday morning from Pucon, I had a quick freshen-up before class and went straight into Spanish lessons. We kept up the pace this week with a leaving asado for our Australian friend Aidan, a birthday celebration for Hamish, a visit to the New Zealand Embassy and the Pre-Columbian Art Museum, plenty…Continue Reading Speedrunning Patagonia
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…
Kia ora! January seems so close, yet with Christmas and New Year’s in between, there will be plenty of things happening in that time. Writing this blog is stirring up some excitement in me – excitement towards connections I will make, excitement towards beauty I will witness in architecture, culture and nature, as well as…Continue Reading 15 Days To Go!
This experience offers a unique opportunity: one to bridge the past and the future, to experience the vibrancy of the subcontinent, and to explore how one of the world’s fastest-growing economies is redefining the rules of innovation. Personal Goals: Widening the Lens My academic and vocational interests have always converged at the intersection of the…Continue Reading An open mind: immersion into a new world 💫
Teenaa koutou katoa Ko Te Pane o Mataoho te maunga,Ko Manukanuka o Hoturoa te moana,Ko Waikato te awa,Ko Tainui te waka,Ko Waikato te iwi,Ko Te Puea te marae,Ko Pootatau te Wherowhero te tangata. Ko wai au? I am my maunga, and my maunga is me.I am my awa, and my awa is me.I am my…Continue Reading Pounamu meets Marble