Category: Australia
Week Six Slump
Well, I’ve passed the point of settling into my life in Melbourne and have reached the point where sometimes I forget I’m here at all. What does that mean, exactly? I arrived in Australia almost two months ago and have adapted to my environment so well that it doesn’t occur to me on a regular ...
Sydney vs. Melbourne: Did I pick the right city?
Once I decided that I wanted to study abroad in Australia, the hardest decision was choosing where in Australia. The decision was down to Sydney vs. Melbourne. I had heard great things about both, but was not sure as to which one would end up being the best fit for me. If you ask anyone ...
When Work Feels Like Play
I’m a little behind with my journal this week since things have kicked into full gear as far as projects go. I’ve been spending quality time in the Collarts studios and tech rooms, both working on projects and planning for future work. Practically all of my courses at Collarts involve one or two “assessments” which ...
Taking Care of My Mental Health While Abroad
This week marked the first full month of my studies at Collarts, and also served as a great check-in point. As some of you may know, this past week was an important week for mental health, with World Mental Health Day recognized on Wednesday October 10th. When I walked into school on Monday, there were ...
Getting Around Melbourne
Now that I’ve been in Melbourne for about a month, I’m fairly comfortable relying on public transportation to get me where I need to be. Since I’m staying outside of the Central Business District and I refuse to drive a car on the wrong side of the road, I’ve needed to take transit to my ...
Spooky Season in Australia: A shocking realization.
So for as long as I can remember, Halloween has been one of my favorite events of the year. Wearing costumes, eating candy, watching hocus-pocus, what’s not to love? Hence, you can imagine my shock when I heard Australians DO NOT celebrate halloween. Every Australian I asked told me that it had just started to ...
Victoria’s Favorite Week
This past week was my second week of classes at Collarts, and also happens to be one of the most important weeks of the year for Victorians. At Collarts, regularly scheduled classes went on Monday through Thursday. Perhaps my favorite in-class activity I did this week was a live recording of a three-person ensemble ...
My First Week in Australia
18/09/2018 I’ve been in Melbourne for a little over a week now and am still adjusting to the culture. I’ve re-trained my instincts and now know to walk on the left side of the sidewalk, always ask for the toilet, not the bathroom, and to put much more faith in the public transit system than ...
Keeping Up with Sydney
Being such a busy city, there is always something to do in Sydney. The trick is more about finding them and making sure you don’t miss them. Whether you are into pop-up markets, food festivals, or themed parties, there is definitely something for you in Sydney. During my time in this amazing city, I’ve gotten ...
A FOODIE’S GUIDE TO AUSTRALIA
Ohh food, my favorite subject. It has taken me a while to write this post, but the time has come for me to share all the knowledge I’ve gathered for the past two months. By far, one of my favorite hobbies is checking out new restaurants and trying new foods. I am glad to report ...
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