Tag: 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 ...
Things I wish I had known before studying abroad
Krishang Nair, ‘25, is a Behavioral Economics major studying at UNSW Sydney this Fall 2023. I think of studying abroad as a side quest, a break from the main story where the hero goes through some important character development. Development that will allow them to tackle their problems better than they previously could. During my ...
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 ...
Lessons in Investment
I was in my final few weeks of a pediatric clinical during the Summer term, when my nursing friend, Grace, gave me a piece of advice. She had just returned from studying abroad in London, and was a great sounding board for some of the issues I was facing in preparation for Australia. Out of ...
Weekend Splendor
As a market and festival fanatic, Australia certainly does not lack in this department. After an intense week of uni work, I love knowing there are heaps of Saturday markets and Sunday festivals to explore during the weekend. Lesson Learned #4—If you’re looking for any of these things—love, art, expression, good conversation—well I have the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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