Studying abroad in Australia was certainly a dream come true. When I first entered Pitt, I knew that I wanted to study abroad, however, I could never choose a destination because they all sounded absolutely incredible. During Spring Semester that year, I had decided (after carefully planning) that I wanted to spend a semester in…

The biggest challenge that I faced during my time abroad was the time difference. Australia was absolutely wonderful and looking back on it, I really did not struggle to overcome any challenges that I faced other than the time difference. When I first arrived to the country, I was 16 hours ahead of all of…

My top three sites to see in Sydney are Bondi Beach, the Royal Botanic Gardens, and the Sydney Harbor. Bondi Beach is by far my favorite beach in the city because of the gorgeous sand, clear water, and cute beach front stores. Going to Bondi is great for a warm day as you can relax…

The internship opportunity offered to me was an excellent way for me to expand my network and gain experience in a field that I was considering. My internship for this semester is at an Australian company called APG & Co. The main brand runs three sub brands for the fashion brands Sportscraft, Saba, and Jag….

Studying abroad in Sydney allowed me to cross one thing off of my bucket list – seeing the Great Barrier Reef. Going to the Great Barrier Reef has been a dream of mine since I was a child, partly influenced by one of my favorite childhood movies, Finding Nemo. Going on this trip was extremely…

Growing up I’ve always been fond of trying new food from different places all over the world, my studies in Sydney have strongly encouraged this due to how much diversity there is with restaurants across the city. Sydney restaurants have a strong presence of Asian food and culture, which is something that I was looking…

Sydney is definitely a big city with a small-town feel. Walking around the city, you’ll see a majority of small, local shops lining the streets, in addition to that, there are a lot of markets and farmer’s markets on the weekends that showcase local and homemade goods. Paddington Market is one of the well-known markets…

Being in Sydney has definitely made me long for the beach every day. There are so many gorgeous beaches all over the coast to explore. My first time ever going to the beach was on one of my first few days in Sydney, and I was hooked after that. A lot of the famous beaches…

Before arriving to Sydney, I was warned many times about the “coffee culture” here in the city. During the second orientation event held at Pitt, my fellow classmates and I were warned about how serious Sydneysiders are about their coffee and how it truly represents a great portion of their culture. Upon arrival to my…