Category: Australia
A Peaceful Place
Want to take a wild guess at which week in the term has me feeling so blue? Yes, week five. I’ve experienced this week time and again at Drexel. To my surprise, week five at UNSW doesn’t differ much. I definitely shed a tear or two in the library, but I made it through! “Study ...
Living on a Budget
We all go into studying abroad having some knowledge that it will be expensive. It can be difficult to manage how much you are spending in USD in a different currency. It is also inevitable to avoid certain expenses, such as rent, groceries, and school books. However, there are ways to properly budget and save ...
Becoming a Foodie
Unlike in America where a lot of food options are Americanized, Australian restaurants stick to authentic cuisines. As a result, I have had the opportunity to try a lot of different foods here. Prior to coming I was a very picky eater. I always preferred things plainer than most and I never really liked seafood. ...
Exploring the Blue Mountains
Australia is known for it’s outback and mountainous areas. Not too far from Sydney, there’s a large area of just beautiful hikes and scenery in the Blue Mountains. On my first trip to the mountains, I had the opportunity to see the Three Sisters. This rock formation holds a significant history in Aboriginal legends and ...
Settling In
It took about four days for the jet lag to completely pass. However, UNSW’s international student orientation was only two days after my arrival in Sydney, so I had to get my act together quickly. If you’ve never experienced jet lag before, like me, just know that the feeling is very similar to the aftermath ...
Australian Beaches
Prior to coming to Australia, I was aware of all the dangerous animals here. However, when I got here I was surprised to learn that most deaths in Australia actually occur in the ocean. In each orientation and in my Introduction to Sydney Environment course, I was made aware of all the water safety rules ...
Intro to Sydney Environment
I came abroad to UNSW for their tailored term 2. As a result, I had an intensive course that only lasted 4 weeks and I chose to take Introduction to Sydney Environment. Some main differences I have noticed in Australia is the grading system. The average grade is about a 65 with 50 being passing ...
Australian Halloween
This week I got to spend my first holiday in Australia. Halloween has always been my favorite holiday back home, especially since living in PA. I have had easy access to all the different haunted houses and costume events. However, I realized while here, Australia does not celebrate as intensely. There is no farm land ...
Different Perspectives on Home
A reoccurring theme in all my classes has been about the idea of home. I am often asked what is my definition of home and where is my home. I have never actually thought about this question. Some may respond with the country they live in, the actual roof over their head, family, or even ...
Uniqueness Within Australia
Australia contains a lot of unique qualities culturally and environmentally. Australia happens to be a very culturally diverse country, particularly due to their Indigenous peoples. There are over 500 different clan groups or “nations” around Australia, each with their own unique culture. They have their own languages and ceremonial rituals. In these rituals they used ...
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