This week has been filled with two orientation programs: the international students' and the first year students'. The highlight of the international student orientation was a trip to see three of the Massey farms (Massey was originally an agricultural campus and still has a strong agricultural/agribusiness focus today). Manawatu is a region based heavily on sheep and dairy farming, but also deer farming. The deer are raised for their venison as well as the velvet on their enormous antlers. We got to see the two dogs work and were introduced to two of the more friendly deer. We finished up the day with a trip to Rosie O'Grady's Irish pub, which was an authentic little place near the city square.
Pictures from Massey Orientation and the pub
Since the majority of the orientation is aimed at first-year college students, the other IFSA-Butler students and our new Swedish friend Lisa took the bus to Paraparaumu Beach, opposite the mysterious-looking Kapiti island. The beach has beautiful dark sand and is scattered with driftwood and shells. The sun shone all day long, tempered by the wind coming in over the water.
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