Category: Australia
5 things to pack, 5 things to leave behind
Krishang Nair, ‘25, is a Behavioral Economics major studying at UNSW Sydney this Fall 2023. Woooo! You finally got accepted to your first choice study abroad destination! After learning this exciting news, it’s only natural to spend the next few days lost in a corner of your mind, imagining what your life abroad will be ...
Culture Shock in Sydney
Krishang Nair, ‘25, is a Behavioral Economics major studying at UNSW Sydney this Fall 2023. Experiencing culture shock is something I had been warned about several times prior to my traveling to Sydney, and each time, I would silently brush it off and scoff. Having moved countries every few years as a child, change in ...
5 Things You Must See in Sydney
Krishang Nair, ‘25, is a Behavioral Economics major studying at UNSW Sydney this Fall 2023. What’s the first thing you think of when you hear “Sydney?” The Opera House? The Harbour Bridge? Finding Nemo? You can watch Finding Nemo anywhere, but you can see the Opera House only in Sydney. The city of Sydney is ...
First Breaths in Sydney
Krishang Nair, ‘25, is a Behavioral Economics major studying at UNSW Sydney this Fall 2023. That first breath out of the airport was overwhelming. I wished for it back in Philly when I was first applying for the program, I longed for it whilst packing, and I craved it once the scratch of the airplane ...
New Years Extravaganza
New Year’s Eve in Australia is a big spectacle. People line up from 9am on to find good spots by the Opera House and across the Harbour Bridge to get the perfect view of the midnight firework show. There are numerous reporters everywhere recording people’s reactions throughout the day. Tickets for a lot of the ...
Christmas Down Under
The holiday season is much different in Australia. Not only is it summer and really hot, but people are not as festive. In the states, a lot of families put an abundance of over the top directions outside and inside their homes. There are Christmas lights everywhere and Christmas trees in a lot of towns. ...
Salt-Water Crocodiles
Steve Erwin is well known worldwide because of his encounters with Australian animals. Prior to coming here, I did not know much about him. I had the opportunity of taking a tour in Cairns and the tour guide gave us a lot of information about him and the work he did. Although Steve Erwin had ...
The Sweetest Goodbye
This study abroad journey has taught me that goodbyes don’t actually have to be sad or tear-filled. They can be quite sweet. Even though I feel my time in Australia to have been entirely too short, I am so grateful that I even got to spend time here at all. While words can paint the ...
Oz Culture
Sydney is similar to many cities. It contains the big buildings, the numerous tourist attractions, museums, and an abundance of food options. Although small, it is a growing city that many should visit. What makes Sydney different from other big cities are the people. I’m originally from New York and city people often have a ...
Oh, The Places You’ll Go
Study Abroad is as much an academic experience as it is what you make it. After sharing my Surf Camp experiences with my Mom, she sent me a picture of my two-year-old self, headed to Panama City Beach, Florida, on my very first plane ride. She sent along the words, “the places we will go”, ...
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