This is a reflection by Cierra Stevens '20, who recently gave a presentation about her time studying in Dunedin, New Zealand as part of Elizabethtown College's International Education Week. In this article, Cierra discusses the process that led her to have an amazing study abroad experience in New Zealand. I knew I wanted to study... Continue Reading →

Cierra Stevens '20 is a junior Sociology-Anthropology major at Elizabethtown College. Cierra had the opportunity to spend a semester studying in Dunedin, New Zealand. Being abroad allowed her to learn little details about the country. Cierra learned a few things about money while abroad. In New Zealand, the price given is what you pay, as... Continue Reading →

Aimee Stonelake '19 is a senior Psychology major with a minor in social work at Elizabethtown College. Aimee had the opportunity to study abroad in Dunedin, New Zealand. Although prepared to study abroad, Aimee had difficulty adapting when returning home. After five months in New Zealand, Aimee arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia to see her brother.... Continue Reading →

During the pre-departure meeting through the Study Abroad Office, they spoke about the reverse culture shock. I sat there and laughed to myself, thinking how I was going to be different from everyone else and would not experience this shock. How could coming back to your home country cause such an adverse effect? While abroad,... Continue Reading →

I believe my urge to travel started in high school, when I participated in an exchange program with students from Spain. It was a lot of fun and I really liked my two weeks living in Toledo, Spain, but I decided to switch it up in college and chose to live in New Zealand for... Continue Reading →

Occupational Therapy major Meghan Matje '20 considers herself a writer, adventurer and geek. She had the opportunity to study abroad in Dunedin, New Zealand. This opportunity taught her valuable life lessons. New Zealand is the filming location of Lord of the Rings. These movies were an important part of Meghan’s life growing up and taught her... Continue Reading →

Liz Driver '19 is a senior Communications major at Elizabethtown College. She works for the Study Abroad Office; is an active member of the school’s Public Relations club, Jay Firm; and previously ran cross country and track for E-town.  Liz studied abroad in Dunedin, New Zealand in the spring of 2017. Being an athlete abroad... Continue Reading →

Nicole Pellegrini '18 studied abroad in Dunedin, New Zealand. She is an Elizabethtown College alumna with a degree in Psychology. Going abroad, Nicole wasn’t sure what to expect. Now back in the United States, she has tips she wishes she would have known while studying abroad. Study abroad is a great opportunity to make new... Continue Reading →

Kia Ora! The means "hello" in Maori, the native language of New Zealand. I am currently spending my semester studying abroad in Dunedin, New Zealand at the University of Otago. I left snowy U.S. and arrive in New Zealand in early February, and since New Zealand is in the southern hemisphere of the world, I... Continue Reading →

Aubrey Maryniak '19 is a biochemistry major at Elizabethtown College. Aubrey’s hobbies include taking photos, hiking, painting, cooking, and yoga.  While abroad in Dunedin, New Zealand, she had the opportunity to work as a BCA Study Abroad Storyteller. To make the most of her experience, she became involved in clubs on the University of Otago's campus.... Continue Reading →

Aubrey Maryniak '19 is a biochemistry major at Elizabethtown College. Aubrey’s hobbies include taking photos, hiking, painting, cooking, and yoga.  After living in Dunedin, New ZealandAubrey reflected on her experiences and the Kiwi culture. Although New Zealand is an English speaking country, Aubrey still had to adjust in many ways. She had trouble understanding some... Continue Reading →

While studying abroad in Dunedin, New Zealand, social work major, Alyson Courtney '17, had the opportunity to participate in Dunedin Night Shelter’s annual Sleep Out event. This event is held to raise awareness and funds for the night shelter. To raise awareness of homelessness, the community comes together, builds shelters out of cardboard boxes and... Continue Reading →

When studying abroad Kaitlyn Tothero '16 did not know where to begin. She worked with the BCA staff, who helped to give her all the information and paperwork needed. Help from BCA made the preparation manageable. Arriving in New Zealand, Kaitlyn met her site coordinator, Ashley. The on-site cResident Director helped guide Kaitlyn through her... Continue Reading →

Social work major, Alyssa Cormier '16, served as an intern for Scouts New Zealand when studying abroad in Dunedin, New Zealand. On August 7, 2015, her organization covered the city in scarves and woggles to celebrate the second annual SCOUT Scarf day. Alyssa became involved with Scouts NZ as a part of her social work... Continue Reading →

Elizabethtown College Alumnus Micah Aumen '13 had no interest in Rugby upon arriving in Dunedin, New Zealand. One of his apprehensions about studying abroad was the lack of American sports. His time abroad allowed him to discover his new interest in the football down under-rugby. Rugby acted as a substitute while living in New Zealand,... Continue Reading →