A Brazilian in New Zealand. On 30 January, 2008, my New Zealand experience began. After almost two days travelling between airports and on planes I arrived in kiwi territory. It was warm and sunny and this made me feel at home even knowing that it was my first day, I can’t forget about those who first really cared about me: Roger and Lin Meecham, my host family. They are responsible for half of my good experience here. It was more than perfect to feel how happy they were to host me and how they would do anything to make me feel at home.
It’s just been the greatest experience I’ve ever had in my whole life!
It Changed my Life.
I will miss everything in New Zealand, so much. These six months have changed my life, and to be in a different country has made me think about my country, the problems and the good stuff.
I started to compare all aspects, such as families, schools, environment, tourist, life quality and security. I haven’t been to many places here, just Rotorua, Taupo, Napier, Picton, Kaikoura and Christchurch, but just these cities were enough to see how amazing this country is and how it’s possible to preserve a beautiful environment.
An unforgettable experience...
I have been here for 5 months, living in Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. I stay with a host family and I go to Wellington High School. The time have gone really fast, and I still remember all the details of my first day in this magic country. I remember how people were nice to
me and how they welcomed me. I felt so comfortable, like I have known these people for ages...
Before I came, I did not know about here, but I wanted to try a completely, different experience, with a mixture of cultures.
"Estou gostando muito do colégio pois as pessoas são bem simpáticas,e os professores nos auxiliam muito em nossa adaptação. A Wellington High School é uma excelente opção para aqueles que desejam realizar um intercâmbio inesquecível. Uma das coisas que mais gostei foi a liberdade de escolha das matérias,que são bem variadas,como por exemplo turismo,trabalho com madeira,tecnologia de alimentos,etc..
“A Wellington High School está me proporcionando momentos maravilhosos aqui na Nova Zelândia. Criativa,dinâmica e eficiente são os adjetivos que melhor qualificam a escola. Alunos,professores e funcionários convivem harmonicamente em um ambiente excelente e propício para aqueles que desejam aprender inglês e vivenciar uma experiência inesquecível. Aqui o aprendizado vai além dos livros...compreendemos o quanto o relacionamento com diferentes culturas é benéfico e proveitoso."