Meera Patel
Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia, Reimagining India Study Tour
Introduction
Kia ora!
I’m a Master of Psychology student at the University of Auckland. When not buried in research articles, I enjoy hiking, baking, and watching Grey’s Anatomy re-runs.
I’m looking forward to sharing my adventures in India with you!
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Runway Ready
Indian fashion is exploding with vibrant colours and styles, the options are endless! When buying a traditional Indian outfit it can be overwhelming trying to figure out where to start. Here are my top 3 tips to a stress-free shopping trip for women. Pick a style of dress There are many different styles of clothing…Continue…
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Why I don’t ride
When we visited Jaipur, we had the opportunity to go to Amer Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Exploding with rich history and architecture, I struggled to take in the beauty of it all, as my experience was tainted by this place still offering tourists the chance to ride an elephant to the top. Being…Continue…
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Some Beautiful Indian NGO’s
Throughout my six weeks in India, I had the privilege to visit some wonderful NGOs making a meaningful impact in their local and wider communities. Each NGO we visited was a unique and inspiring experience, and these are the top 3 that stood out for me. Sheroes is an NGO that supports survivors of acid…Continue…