Lisa Penfield
At Tufts University I’m a Sustainable Solutions Fellow, a member of the Chinese Students Association, and a Volunteer Coordinator for the Food Rescue Collaborative. Outside of school, I enjoy running, baking, and learning to play frisbee!
Blogs by Lisa Penfield
Farewell Auckland: Last Minute Activities and Final Thoughts
In this post, I talk about the busy exam season and how I've been spending my final weeks in Auckland. I also touch on some brief messages for future study...
A 10-Day Adventure in New Zealand and Australia
In this post, I talk about what my friends and I did while exploring New Zealand and Australia for our mid-semester break. We visited Queenstown, Sydney, and...
Challenges Being Abroad
In this post, I talk about some hiccups during my study abroad experience.
Trip Planning and Budgeting for Mid-Semester Break
In this post, I talk about some aspects that went into planning and budgeting a 10-day trip in New Zealand and Australia!
Getting Outside in Auckland
In this post, I talk about five places I've visited in my attempt to explore Auckland/get outside more!
My First 48 Hours at the University of Auckland — Getting Lost, Classes, and Club Expo
I wrote about my first two days at the University of Auckland (UoA), highlighting the differences between classes at UoA and classes at my home university!
Orientation with IES Abroad in Auckland
In this post, I talk about the adventures during orientation with IES Abroad in Auckland!
My First Week in Auckland, New Zealand
In this post, I wrote about my first week in Auckland, New Zealand, covering the common stores, food, transportation, and other (sometimes not fun) logistical...
Turbulent Times: Predeparture to New Zealand
This post covers a few mishaps that can happen in the process of organizing the logistics for studying abroad.
Deciding to Study Abroad
Still deciding to study abroad? This post explores the questions that I asked when I was considering studying abroad. These questions focus on the fears...