Semester In Review

Where to start haha. These past five months certainly have been the greatest months of my young life. From Fiji to New Zealand to Tonga to Australia (yes I'm counting I went to Aussie because my flight goes there tomorrow for a layover to LAX :) ), I've been to and seen some absolutely gorgeous places, and met some amazing people that I'll never forget. I did make a video that I hope to post to this blog at a later date, but I'd like the family to watch it with me when I get home first. I'll be sure to post that showing some of the best moments, pictures and videos over my study abroad experience. But for now, lets categorize:

Best Experience: TEAN South Island Excursion - New Zealand's South Island is unlike anything I'd ever seen, unmatched in sheer beauty, excitement and thrill (Queenstown). Bungee Jumping, Canyon Swinging, Glacier Hiking, Jetboating, Mountain Luging, River Boarding, the list goes on and on. From this list I'd say my greatest memory would be the 134m bungy jump or Franz Josef Glacier hike.

Worst Experience: Hands down, not even close - the ferry ride to 'Eua from Tongatapu. I know this might surprise you considering I survived an earthquake and ash cloud but I can't put into words how miserable I was for those 4 hours of hell. The earthquake after all sent me to O'Kain's Bay, Akoroa, and Wellington, so in hindsight I'd say the whole thing worked out pretty well. The ash cloud came out of no where really but again gave me an extra couple days in NZ so I can't complain

School: Yes over the past five months I did manage to do some studying. I actually enjoyed all my classes, from history to introductory English writing, the professors and material were all fun. If I had to quantify it I'd say I spent 8 days writing essays, 12 days studying for exams, 12 days reading textbooks, and really that was it - compared to Drake it was 100% stress free. And for all the work that I didn't put in I still am gonna wind up with a B+ or A- average for all four courses - which is ridiculous!

I'm the last one here in Wellington. Morgan, Megan, Carter and others left for a 3:30am shuttle that I plan on taking tomorrow. I'm probably gonna chill, read or prep for tomorrow's flight all day (that and eat a lot of course).

Finally I'd like to thank TEAN once more, you've been spectacular this entire trip - couldn't have done it without ya! I'd also like to thank my parents for giving me this opportunity to study abroad - couldn't have done it without you guys either! And last but certainly not least thanks to everyone who reads my blog, thinks about me or supports me during this entire experience! I only ask that you don't stop now as I still have 30 hours worth of flight and layover time left before I make it home to the STL!!