This week at UC Chile, we left the classrooms to learn out in the world. Reflecting on the week, I can only explain it as reaching out. Reaching out beyond the confines of classrooms and exploring the outdoors. The week consisted of hospital observations and getting insight behind the scenes, including things that I have…Continue Reading Out into the Gardens Week 2
This story was originally posted on University of Waikato’s Global Experiences blog. by Jaeden Moore The wild world of India has already far exceeded all the expectations I could have imagined. From walking through a food forest, and catching rickshaws through the nightlife of Pondicherry, to where I am currently – writing my blog post…Continue Reading India with Fresh Eyes
This story was originally posted on University of Waikato’s Global Experiences blog. by Saya Karauna This week I have been immersed in the rich diversity of India. I am sitting under a tree in an ashram where the ants are as big as flies and an ox has just hauled a load of people beside…Continue Reading Immersive Experiences So Far
This story was originally posted on University of Waikato’s Global Experiences blog.by Emma Spence The plane descends, Chennai’s embrace,A vibrant canvas, diverse in grace.Bustling airport, a lively affair,Colours and music dance in the air. Pondicherry, a blend unique,French and Indian stories speak.Auroville’s dream, in harmony spun,Sustainable lessons under the sun. Temples, ashrams, schools, a diverse…Continue Reading Atithi Devo Bhava – The Guest is God
This story was originally posted on University of Waikato’s Global Experiences blog. by Sheldon Rogers I would call myself a fairly ‘seasoned’ traveller having spent a total of seven years of my life living away from New Zealand in various places of the world. However, the feelings of excitement and nervousness were still there when…Continue Reading The Start of a New Perspective
Today we toured a medical centre as part of our clinical observations. After class, we explored a local barrio and had dinner together!…Continue Reading Day in My Life | Summer Exchange Student in Chile
Tangaroa – God of the sea, and all creatures that live within it. The moana heals. My Dad hails from Whaingaroa, where Tangaroa surrounds and protects us and our beautiful rich history and whakapapa. My Mum grew up in Taranaki on the water, where her Father was a keen sailor in the Navy. Living with…Continue Reading Humanity and healthcare on the other side of Te Moananui-a-Kiwa
It’s been just over two weeks since we landed in Santiago, and I’m falling in love with the city each day. I finally feel like I have adjusted to the lifestyle change and climate. Every day, we wake up to sunny mornings and fall asleep to the incredible sunsets, which are very different to the…Continue Reading Diversión al sol
Hola from Santiago! This week has been jam-packed with lectures, field observations, a workshop, and a welcome ceremony at the New Zealand Embassy as we settle into our new home. Highlights Thursday: We attended a captivating lecture on clinical strategies for promoting breastfeeding. We discussed the benefits and the importance of an intersectional approach to promote…Continue Reading Culture, Healthcare, and Self-Reflection
While the humid air outside Chennai Airport filled my lungs last Sunday, I was mentally preparing myself for 6 weeks of unfamiliarity. Yet, this first week in India has brought me profound moments of connection and whanaungatanga. Unexpected bonds over food, gender, and linguistic identity grounded my mauri and uplifted my wairua, just as any…Continue Reading Finding Whanaungatanga – Unexpected connections during my first week in India