*I forgot to mention that we have to PAY for our internet here. They charge by gigabyte of data that we use. I have no idea how it works, so we bought the $30 a month one. Skype takes up a lot of gigabytes, but just basic things like email and facebook don't use up too much.
Golden kiwis are the BEST fruit. They're genetically engineered, but they are so good. The first time we had them was at Aunty Kim's for dinner. The outside isn't fuzzy, so you can eat it, and the inside is more yellowish and it doesn't really have a tart flavor like the other kiwi. Today, we went to a local grocery store and bought 7 golden kiwis for $1.60. Produce is really cheap in NZ because everything is locally grown.
We had our real orientation today at 10 am in the same building as the other day. It was pretty boring, but I guess that's how orientation always is. They went over basic things and introduced EVERYONE who works at Waikato International, the place where all the international students at the uni can go to. The one thing that helped me the most was when one of the faculty talked about Culture Shock. It affects everyone, and we may not even notice its affecting us. I think I'm experiencing Culture Shock already. I've been pretty tired everyday, and I've been feeling a bit sick for no reason. Logan is definitely not experiencing it YET! He wants to go all over and never wants to rest!
After orientation, they served us lunch. We had tiny tea sandwiches, sushi, and different pastries. It was really good. (*oh! so, it turns out that the food at Bryant Hall is way better than College Hall, and I believe it!) But, they call Bryant Hall "geeksville." Well, Logan is a geek who likes to eat! Perfect!
We stayed for an optional session on traveling in New Zealand. The lady who gave the lecture worked for a travel agency here in Hamilton. She overviewed 8 different excursions that we could go on. They take place on different weekends during the semester. However, they can be pretty costly.
After she was finished, one of the faculty from the uni talked about the different places we should visit. He told us the cheapest ways to travel and stay.
After the travel lecture, we walked to the warehouse and visited the local asian store. They had a bunch of different things, but we were looking for furikake, but they didn't have! The Asian lady who was working didn't even know what we were talking about!
Kailee!!!! I am being creepy and was reading all your posts! It sounds like you and logs are having SO much fun, I'm so glad :) Your posts are so funny, I love it. Especially the part where you talk about logan and his geeksville hall - I was cracking up! Well take care and have fun! Tell logs I said hi and Travis and I are going to see Katchafire this Sunday ;) Maybe logs can join one New Zealand reggae band! Haha. Stay safe! <333, Keyra
ReplyDeleteKeyragirl! Yay, at least I know someone is reading it :) Yup, its so fun over here. Everyone is so laidback & super cool. I told Logs his hall is like the "Potter hall" of Linfield! lol. I better tell him you guys are going to see Katchafire on Sunday because he's convinced that he's just going to go to their house uninvited & knock on their door and ask if he can go to one of their rehearsals. So shame yeah? He wanted me to go with him. lol. They live here in Hamilton not too far from campus!
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