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All Student Blogs
Climbing Lion's Head
My first mountain hiking experience might have been a challenge, but it was a great experience in the end. Note to self: Don't hike a mountain on a rainy day.
Homestays
One IES trip is called the Homestay Experience, where students get to spend 24 hours in a township. This is my own personal experience and a few thoughts on why...
The Garden Route
The first IES Abroad field trip I went on was the Garden Route. Although I was hesitant to go on the trip at first, it quickly became one of the highlights of...
Pre-Departure
The moment I found out that I was accepted into the Christchurch program, I felt stressed but extremely excited to embark on such an amazing journey. The...