I knew from the start of the semester that I wanted to join at least one club, something I never seemed to have time for… More
Braedon Martin
Auckland, New Zealand 
I knew from the start of the semester that I wanted to join at least one club, something I never seemed to have time for back home. Football felt like the right fit, and it felt like a long time since I’ve played. I figured for my semester abroad in Auckland… More
Over the mid-semester break at the University of Melbourne, my friends and I had the amazing opportunity to travel to New Zealand and explore the south island. After doing lots of research, we decided to pack our bags, rent a car, and drive around the… More
This little trip was planned around doing the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, but of course, wecouldn’t drive for a few hours and not do some fun activities along the way.We drove up on Thursday night and stayed at the Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park.Conveniently… More
Honestly, winter is quite the overstatement, at least in the North Island, where it averages like 60 degrees Fahrenheit at the peak of winter. Nevertheless, I can say I went to the beach in the winter time! SaturdayWe left around 9 am and drove a little… More
Volunteering and community engagement have always been integral parts of my life. At my university back home, I am deeply involved in our student volunteering organization, where I help facilitate a partnership between Special Olympics Northern California… More