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!
Kia ora from Aotearoa. I have arrived safely back after the most spectacular four weeks in Chile! My final three days in Chile was filled with ups and downs as we made the most of the time we had left and said our goodbyes. Highlights Thursday: Today was one of the highlights of the trip for…Continue Reading Hasta Pronto Chile
Hola everyone! I thought I would share some of my top tips for students travelling to Chile/ some things I found helpful while preparing to travel and while in Chile. I hope these tips are helpful! Have fun in Chile!…Continue Reading Amelie’s Top 10 Tips to Stay Safe and Have Fun in Chile
Our final week in Chile came around too fast! As we prepared for farewells and did the last few things on our Chilean bucket lists, our group also prepared our final presentations. Wednesday was our final day of the Intercultural Approaches to Public Health programme at UC Chile, and we had the opportunity to share…Continue Reading A Talanoa to Return Home