How to Say Goodbye to Sydney

It’s so hard to believe that my time in Sydney is already ending. I know everyone says it, but study abroad really does fly by. While I’m excited to go home and see friends and family, I’ve been struggling the past few weeks with how to say a proper goodbye to the city I’ve called…

Lessons from Australian Elementary School

Hi from Down Under! I now officially have less than a month left in my study abroad program—I truly cannot believe it. Time really does fly when you’re having fun! Living in Australia these past few months has shown me that each day is full of its own small, impactful moments. Whether it’s waking up…

Differences of Down Under

Hi from Down Under! I’m officially over halfway done with my time abroad, and I truly cannot believe how fast time is flying. It feels like just yesterday that I boarded my 16-hour flight to Sydney. I knew that choosing to study abroad in Australia would come with its own pros and cons. One incredibly…

Planting Seeds and Finding Purpose

Hi again from Sydney! It’s been a whirlwind so far—I truly cannot believe that I am almost a month into my time abroad. While I know there is always more adapting to do, I feel as though I have the hang of everyday life. I rarely have to use my Google Maps directions to get…

From Snow to Sun

Hello from The Land Down Under! My name is Adi Mitchell, and I am a current sophomore at Pitt studying Marketing and Supply Chain Management, and pursuing certificates in Sustainability and Public and Professional Writing. I’m originally from a small town in Northeast Pennsylvania, so moving to Australia for the next three months was definitely…