We split from our large group, one group went down to Christchurch to go to the University of Canterbury and Lincoln on the south island, one other went to the other Massey University in Wellington, the other group was mine that took a bus down to Palmerston North. I was wondering how boring and long it would be to get down to the city, but it was quite the opposite. It was about 5-6 hours, but the scenery was stunning, in that short amount we traveled we saw sheep...a lot of sheep, rolling hills, caves, mountains, crystal clear lakes and farms! It was beautfiul, and they said the south island is so much better to look at...I can't wait for semester break!
We got down here and had really boring international orientation sessions and then all the first year students came. Most of the incoming students were good, but some of the kiwi's it's like talking to a brick wall. The advisors told us to be prepared because americans were so much more sociable than them, she was so right. I met some really cool kiwis so far, most of them vet students, actually practically the whole student body is Vet students. One of my good friends here from the U.S. (whitney) lives in a newer dorm where I met cool people, but when you get to my dorm, its like a whole new world they are all very skiddish, except for a few(i like those few :-)) and the guys are totally cool.
The other night we went into town to a few bars; Tao and some other no namer, but we were trying to find bar mode or mode bar, and my friends took us down rape alley it almost seemed like...but that night was a lot of fun!
Also...what the hell they close everything at 5?!?!?
next: trip to napier
Brenna... I've been reading your blog pretty much right as you write entries, but I haven't commented yet, which is sad. Because it sounds like you're doing a lot of really cool things and I am jealous every time I hear about it!
ReplyDeleteI think those caves would be cool... but scary... I think I've seen too many scary movies where people get trapped in caves.
Also, that big ball thing looked scary. Where are the brakes??? Haha.
ANYWAY... band prom is tonight and it just won't be the same without you! Oh well... sounds like you're having a blast anyway.