“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Attributed to … [Read more...] about Welcome to Global Perspectives on Environmental Leadership: New Zealand! We’re Ready to Explore, Dream, and Discover!
New Zealand’s Take on Sustainability
Learning how New Zealand values nature and its protection is both inspiring and disheartening. It is impossible to not compare the Kiwi’s view on the environment to our own. In today’s political climate in the United States, the health of the … [Read more...] about New Zealand’s Take on Sustainability
Walking Through Nature
I cannot believe we have been in New Zealand for over two weeks now, the time has flown by and we’ve learned so much! I am very excited to be staying at the Hart Family Farm for the next five days. It is absolutely gorgeous, the rolling hills are … [Read more...] about Walking Through Nature
Head-faked
It is currently day 13 here in New Zealand. I am still having to pinch myself. I wake up every morning thinking I am at home again and I have to actively remind myself that I am on this insane adventure toward growth. Shortly after waking up I can … [Read more...] about Head-faked
Rediscovery
WhenI first saw the poster for this trip I was excited because I thought this trip would be a cool place to study abroad. I knew I was going to learn about New Zealand but I had no clue that the things I learned would apply so much to my life back … [Read more...] about Rediscovery
Find your team, stay connected, and stand in your love
Today, we had the wonderful opportunity to meet with many local leaders of the wonderful community of Raglan. Representatives from Plastic Bag Free Raglan, Bag It, Karioi Maunga ki te Moana, and KASM (Kiwi’s Against Sea Mining) selflessly shared … [Read more...] about Find your team, stay connected, and stand in your love
Breathe and look behind you
Actively choosing to learn from another culture on your own volition is a lot like summiting a mauka (mountain) on a starry night. You can read about the environment and what possibilities the magnificent landscape might have to offer, but you can … [Read more...] about Breathe and look behind you
Wayfinding Our Mana
The group has been plunged into an intense program since ending orientation. As Andrew discussed in a previous post, we have been starting to get the initial building blocks for Te Reo Maori. This has been very challenging for everyone involved but … [Read more...] about Wayfinding Our Mana
Not Yet
When one is trying to jump into the uncomfortably cold ocean, there cannot be any doubt as any hesitation could prevent the jump all together. Today the UP Wayfinders crew experienced a day of fun, learning, and most importantly, … [Read more...] about Not Yet
Kia Ora
Happy Mother’s Day to all of our beautiful, loving, badass mothers! We are forever grateful for your incredible sacrifices and unconditional love. Today, as we kept our mothers close to our hearts, we learned of the Maori people’s respect for the … [Read more...] about Kia Ora