The first week of our trip brought us to New Zealand. Having watched the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies, I had an idea of what was in store, but those expectations were blown out of the water almost immediately. I was blown away by the natural immersion of Auckland, as we have went on countless morning hikes in the city catching amazing views. Outside of our classroom time we have been able to explore the city and have a couple of pretty unique experiences, such as frolicking with sheep at sunset above the city or exploring the vibrant downtown scene.
The people of this country are extremely friendly and that translates amazingly to their business acumen, as they are very similar to the US.
Overall, the first couple day of this program have been amazing. We are currently rolling driving through the beautiful New Zealand countryside on our way to the Waitangi Treaty grounds to explore the history of this great nation. I am excited for what the rest of this trip holds!
