Hey everyone! I cannot believe I am writing this during the last week of my program. These six weeks have gone by so quickly, and when I first arrived, I knew I would gain professional experience through my internship and learn about the history of London through my class, but I did not expect how…
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Past the Postcard: Diving into the Deep Culture of Sydney
One of the most important parts of studying abroad is getting to be immersed in a new culture and way of life, and reflecting on your own. On my first study abroad, Plus 3 Ecuador, we talked a lot about being a traveller versus a tourist, with the key reason being that exploring a country’s…
M= (“x1+x2″/2), (“y1+y2″/2)
Living and working in Florence over the past few weeks has given me the chance to experience Italian culture beyond the food, landmarks, and tourist attractions. While those things are certainly part of the experience, I have found myself paying more attention to the everyday habits, values, and ways people interact with one another. These…
Culture Shock
Hi everyone! I just finished up my fifth week in London! I have finally felt like I am settling into my routine and culture here, but when I first got to London, I felt totally out of place. One cultural difference that I had to adjust to would be the long commute to work. At…
How to: British Queue
Hi again! I just finished up my first month in London, so I thought it would be worth it to highlight the deep culture within this city. Ever since the first day I landed at London Heathrow Airport, I experienced my first culture shock. I was aware that the cars drive on the left side…
Adapting to Life in Australia!
Hello! Being a month into my study abroad program, I have been able to experience and learn so much so far. Whether it’s been through my internship, classes, or general exploration of the city, I have learned much about Australian culture and have kept in mind specific differences that stood out to me. During my time here, one of the most noticeable…
Ocean Man, the Crust of a Tan Man Imbibed by the Sand
The parts of Australia that I identify the most with culture wise are waking up early, almost everyone here starts their day rather early and unlike in the US I have been enjoying that aspect. I find that in Sydney specifically the culture is very mixed, where I work and where my classes are at…
“No worries,” I’m still here
I want you to imagine what it’s like to be in front of your boss. Or your professor. Or anyone in a “higher level” than you. Imagine you clear your throat, maybe hold out your hand for a formal shake, and address them with sincerity and respect. Maybe everything coming out of your mouth is…
Dropping the Guard Down Under
As I am finishing my fourth weekend here, I think I can finally say I am adjusted to the time difference and culture here. I don’t exactly think I still fit in 100%, but I do think I understand the people and cultural aspects better than when I first arrived. I think most recently, I…
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