First week down.

I just finished my first full week of academics here at Victoria Uni. of Wellington (here on out VUW). 

It's been good. Taking 3 classes (or "papers" as they call them here). The academics will be harder here than they are in the States for one reason only. My entire grade consists of 3 assignments in all of them. Usually its like 2 tests and a paper or something. My Psych class is two tests, each 50% of our grade.... so needless to say I'll be working my butt off here. 

Also, since it's been the first week, it was like their little student org fair. I found three Christian groups. I also found a pamphlet that outlined all 6 Christian groups on campus: I contacted all of them and 3 responded so that definitely narrowed it down. It also happened to be these same three groups that were at the Student Org fair. So I visited all the tables. WICF seems predominantly Asian.... which is weird, but I don't really want to be a part of that. I don't know why, it's just not appealing. but the other two groups are Student Life (which is a branch of Campus Crusades) and The Christian Union (which is  branch of IFES). 

Yesterday I met with this girl Kara for coffee, from Student Life. We talked for a good hour, just chatting. She wanted to see how interested I was in the gospel and Christianity, and I was curious about Bible studies and whatnot. So it all worked out. She was a real sweetheart and they have their big meeting tonight, so that's where I'll be. Yesterday evening was the Christian Union's meeting, and the people were super nice and fun to talk to. It's been good. 

I've been worried about not finding Christian fellowship here and God is answering my prayers right and left. ALSO, He has allowed me to find a choir in need of sopranos (which is weird considering most groups are soprano-heavy). So I don't have to go 6 months without singing! YAY! Anther prayer answered. God is good, my friends. I am having a wonderful time here. 

Next weekend I get to go to Queen Charlotte Sound for 3 days to hike (or tramp) and kayak for 3 days. Wonderful isn't it? I'm super excited! 

YAY NZ!