Dear Reader, What does coming home after one year abroad feel like? Well, there’s a quote from the movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button that I think sums it up perfectly… “It’s a funny …
Scott Hennelly
Departing Thoughts
Dear Reader, “One day I will find the right words… and they will be simple” —Jack Kerouac It has come to an end. My year abroad in New Zealand is now within its final hours. …
Birds of New Zealand
Dear Reader, This post has taken me AGES to complete, but it is finally finished! As I’ve made my way through the native bush of New Zealand this past year, I’ve been luck enough to …
For the Love of Palmy
Dear Reader, I’m dedicating this entry to the city of Palmerston North, or Palmy, which has been my home for the last 11 months. And while it has been a good home for me, I’ve …
Welcome to MUSC!
Dear Reader, One big difference between studying abroad for a year and a half-year is how you choose to spend your time. With only a half-year, time is typically spent traveling. I experienced this myself …
Solo Traveling the South Island
Dear Reader, Have you ever thought about traveling somewhere completely by yourself? Thought about how you would act around people who knew nothing about you? Could you handle that much freedom—or would you worry that …
He Taonga Te Reo!
Kia ora e hoa, I suppose a bit of translation is needed here. For those of you who don’t know much about New Zealand, the above language belongs to the native Maori people. The title …
New Thoughts on a New Semester
Dear Reader, In many of my previous posts I’ve told you about all the places I’ve been to in New Zealand so far. But since tomorrow is the first day of my 2nd semester here …
One Week, Two Volcanoes… LET’S GO!
For the second half of my summer I’ve been staying in good ole Palmerston North writing up a research report for Massey University. It feels like my life has shifted into a lower gear compared …
100% New Zealand Summer
Dear Reader, Last time I wrote you I was on my way back to the North Island after kicking off the summer on the South Island. After jumping between islands one last time, I can …