LEARNING TO BE A KIWI

Jessica Sherman

Waiheke Island

Jess Sherman
Oct 31, 2018
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This weekend we went to Waiheke island off the coast of Auckland city. The island is known for its wineries and vineyards so naturally we went and learned about the wines of Waiheke island and New Zealand. The bus systems around Auckland are difficult to figure out and that difficulty extends to the island. The island was about 133 miles around and on our way to get from one end of the island to the other we got lost, leaving us with lots of laughs, walking, and gratefulness as we were reminded of living in the moment and enjoying where we were at and the people we were with. We meet people on the island that shared their stories with us, that shared laughs with us, and most of all we enjoyed the weather as this time of year back at University its dropped to cold temperatures and even a bit of snow.

About Me

My name is Jessica Sherman, but I go by Jess or Sherm as my friends would say. This fall I have the incredible opportunity to Student Teach at Tirimoana Primary School in Te Aatu South right outside of Auckland New Zealand. I love traveling and seeing new places and learning all that the area, culture, and people have to offer. The summer of 2017 I spent the summer in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, USA and this past summer, 2018, I lived and worked in Zion National Park in Utah, USA. While I was there I was able to travel all over the west and my eyes were opened to how much was out there that I had no idea about. had always wanted to Student Teach abroad, but while I was out west I realized that it was something that I was going to do. I am from St. Louis, Missouri and go to St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin which is located near Green Bay, Wisconsin. I am a fifth year student at SNC and pursing my degree in Elementary and Middle School Education with a minor in English as a Second Language and Language Arts. During my time at SNC I played Ice Hockey for the woman's team at SNC and for the first time in 18 years I will not be playing the sport that has shaped me into the person I am today. As I move into this new chapter of life I am anxious to see where life takes me starting with my adventure abroad!

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