What is success? What determines whether you are successful or not? I am quite certain that success differs from one person to another. Success may be pursuing a degree and finishing it (with and without flying colors). Success may be getting married and having a beautiful family life. Success may be building a career and... Continue Reading →
NZAS #7: How to Overcome the Academic Pressure
***2018 NZAS Completion Ceremony*** With passion, determination, hard work and perseverance, dreams can become a reality. Interestingly, people often boast that they are hard workers without understanding what it really means. In fact, it demands a lot of time and energy behind the scene to make things really work. Should we really push ourselves beyond... Continue Reading →
Volunteering: Christmas Parade in Auckland
Christmas in New Zealand is incredible. To kick off the festive season, a parade is usually organised every year where amazing floats, inflatables, and entertainment groups galore are showcased in late November to early December. There are two things you can do when in Auckland during this time of the year. You can either be... Continue Reading →
iTravel NZ: Tranquility at Mt. Eden!
One of the most iconic places in New Zealand is Mt. Eden. It is located approximately 4 kilometers from Auckland CBD (15-20 minutes). It is the most prominent volcanic cones in the region which erupted about 15,000 years ago from three overlapping scoria cones. It formed a huge scoria mound with a central crater from... Continue Reading →
Reflection: Life at the Business School
The board meeting is over. So, what now? Ten weeks have passed and I still could not contain how fast that was! I took three subjects for my first quarter and it was not easy. In fact, I have had the best time and the worst time. But I cannot discount the fact that I... Continue Reading →
iTravel NZ: Welcome Spring at Cornwall Park (One Tree Hill)
There are some things in life that fill your heart even without trying--pets, flowers, and cherry blossoms. After a tedious week, students also need to take a time off. Carley and I decided to go to Cornwall Park to grab some fresh air to rejuvenate and these are what we randomly found: With just 15-20... Continue Reading →
iTravel NZ: Spring in Auckland Domain
Spring is here! It's been a month since I arrived in New Zealand. Time flies fast! The Uni has kept me busy with school stuff almost every day. Missing home, I keep consoling myself that I should take courage and be strong. As I looked outside the University of Auckland Business School's Owen Glen G.... Continue Reading →
NZAS #6: 12 Things To Keep In Mind Before And Upon Arrival To New Zealand
Kia Ora! It's been a week since I arrived in New Zealand. It still feels like a dream but this is it. The long wait, the long queue, and the long air travel were all worth it. I am now officially starting my new journey here. So where do we start from here? 1. Make... Continue Reading →
NZAS #5: From Benguet State University To The University of Auckland!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1q1HZLQ528 Kia Ora! I have mixed emotions as my journey to NZ will truly begin soon. I feel sad to leave a handful of dear people in my country but at the same time I also feel excited to meet new people and study in the highest-ranked university in New Zealand. I still cannot believe... Continue Reading →
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