It’s peak summer here in New Zealand, and while it’s quite common to hear local Kiwis complain about the “shit summer” we’ve been having, I’m finding it hard to complain when the alternative is freezing temperatures, endless snow and “false Spring” back home. For us South Dakota natives, summers are notorious for being highly anticipated…

There’s a lot of things you learn about yourself when you move halfway across the world. Many of these lessons are predictable and cliché, such as realizing you’re capable of more than you ever imagined, or that taking risks and enduring discomfort can lead to personal growth. Or perhaps you come to terms with the…