Introduction
Kia ora! Ko Lauryn tōku ingoa. I am super excited to join the Prime Minister’s Scholarship round for 2024 to Mumbai, India. I am most excited to intern in Mumbai for 6-weeks to immerse myself in a hub of culture, connect with the local community and enhance my global citizen perspective.
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My Haerenga ki Mumbai (Navigating Culture Shock)
Before arriving in Mumbai, I had some preconceptions about what India is like. This was influenced by how the country is portrayed online through social media, the dense population, the pollution, and potentially being an unsafe country. Getting ready to gear up for 15+ hours of flying and being away for 6 weeks wasn’t easy….Continue…