Recently, I had the privilege of being a tourist in my own city! My parents came to visit me last week from Michigan, and we packed our days full of things to do in and around the Brisbane area. They were only on the ground for six full days (it roughly takes a day to …
Tag Archives: Australia
Navigating Aussie Culture
I have been in Australia for almost two months now and this time has flown by! Now that I have been in school for two weeks, I am starting to understand the class workload more as well as the ins and outs of the campus. Exploring life here in Australia has been so fun, but …
Week One In Brissy
It has been the fastest twelve days of my life here in Australia! From navigating large airports, meeting new faces, and learning how to handle the Australian humidity, adjusting to my new life in Brisbane has been a whirlwind. After a relaxing orientation in Cairns, I was excited to be stepping on my final plane …
From Sand to Snow… Final Thoughts
I have returned to the US and am sitting in my childhood bedroom with my dog. Sitting in the same spot where these ideas of travelling began to form. A few years later, I have lived the dream. I surfed. I scuba dived on the Great Barrier Reef. I held koalas and pat kangaroos. I …
The Final(s) Countdown…
Aussie Slang Lesson Week 13: Esky = Cooler I have reached the end of the semester. My finals concluded early, so I had the last week as well as this one to relax and enjoy my dwindling time in Australia. Bond University has a “reading week” the week before finals. There are no classes during …
Steve Irwin Day
Aussie Slang Lesson Week 12: Bum Bag = Fanny Pack When people think about Australia, some of the first things that come to mind are surfing, the Outback, and Steve Irwin. Steve is an international icon, known for his passion for conservation of wildlife, especially crocodiles. His family has a day at the zoo to …
Exams are Done, Time for Some Fun
Hello Readers, It’s been a couple weeks since I have last posted due to the fact I was taking my final exams. My exams weren’t necessarily difficult, but they were time consuming. As many of my friends and family know, I am a bit of a procrastinator so this did not help my case. Nonetheless, …
Worlds Collide
Aussie Slang Lesson Week 10: Long Black = Americano (for the coffee drinkers out there) Aussie Slang Lesson Week 11: Tomato Sauce = Ketchup My family arrived this week! My cousin, Allie, and my mom arrived a week ago to the Goldie. This week has been about showing them what my life looks like 9,000 …
Beach Days For Days
Hello readers, I have a question for you. What do you do when you need to clear your head? As for me, I always go to the beach. If I’m dealing with something personal, or if I just need a study break, I always end up by the beach. I do this in Michigan, and …
Giddy Up Down Under
Aussie Slang Lesson Week 9: Mozzie = Mosquito It was a big week here on the Gold Coast! Midterms have concluded, so we get a small reprieve until we have to start buckling down for finals. Being halfway through the semester is bonkers. I can tell how much time has passed by the weather; it’s …
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