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 →
New Zealand: International Hobbit Day!
When visiting Hobbiton for the second time, does it get boring? I've had a chance to visit Hobbiton during the 2018 International Hobbit Day. Although I've been there last year, there are some good reasons why I did not regret visiting again this year. First, creating memories with a new friend. It was a beautiful... Continue Reading →
Winter in South Island: First Snow Experience at Mount Cook!
I have never experienced snow in my life until I came to New Zealand. I came from a tropical country in which authentic snow falls are next to impossible. It was a childhood dream to experience snow fight and snow fall at least once in my lifetime. Coming to NZ, I am happy knowing that... Continue Reading →
iTravel NZ: Experience Coromandel
Physical activities can positively influence academic performance. In fact, even the brightest students sometimes struggle with pressure and school requirements. However, if they know how to counteract this circumstance as it occurs, they would likely succeed. In my case, I always have music and traveling in mind. Students have been busy these past few weeks... Continue Reading →
Sun-kissed While Waiting
"May I never forget that on my best days, I still need God as much as I did on my worst day." Waiting is hard. Most of us wait in grocery lines or in the traffic lights. Some wait for a university letter of offer or a scholarship offer. While others wait for a job... Continue Reading →
New Zealand NYE Fireworks 2018
Happy New Year everyone! The digits have changed once again. Let's welcome 2018 with a bang! What are you going to do to ensure that 2018 would be a terrific year ahead? NOTE TO SELF: It's time to prepare for the year ahead. First, review your last year then set goals for 2018. Prioritise a... Continue Reading →
Strangers By Blood Yet Family By Nature
Family is not only about blood or DNA. It also about the people who choose to welcome you in theirs even if you are not related by blood. This is one thing I love about being a Filipino. Wherever you go, it is very likely that you'll encounter them. When you meet them, either they... Continue Reading →
iTravel NZ: In the Silence of Ambury
via Daily Prompt: Silent In the stillness of Ambury lies a serene herd. The Ambury Regional Park is located in the South of Auckland, New Zealand close to the Manukau Harbour. Activities include bird watching, camping, farm viewing, lamb feeding, cow milking, mountain biking, picnics, and sightseeing. If you are keen to any of these... Continue Reading →
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