I am very sad that my abroad experience has come to a close, but I extremely grateful to have had the opportunity. I would like to thank everyone who made it happen and made it so special, most notably my parents and Pitt Business for the generous scholarship. I can’t say enough about how wonderful…
Tag: Samuel Woods
GBI Sydney Spring 2018 Student Blogger
Planning Ahead
Studying abroad is a huge commitment and a lot goes into it. For most people including myself, it is unbelievable experience that actually changes you. I believe it to be an essential experience for any student to have. Of course there will be challenges as with any other major change in life but it is…
Living In Sydney
After living in Sydney for a few months I find myself qualified to make some recommendations to prospective visitors. First thing to note about Sydney, it is absolutely beautiful in the Summer. To anyone, thinking about travelling to Sydney or Australia in general I encourage you to go during their Summer season. The weather was…
Tips for Interning Abroad
An internship can be many things. It can be a great fit or a a disaster, it can be challenging or too easy, fun or boring, but one thing that I believe is a constant is education. No matter who you work for or what you end up doing you will always learn something from…
Weekend in Melbourne
I recently took a trip to the nearby city of Melbourne, Australia to get a taste of how it differed from Sydney. After speaking with my teachers and several locals it is apparent that a very strong rivalry exists between Sydney and Melbourne, with people from each city claiming theirs to be superior. The first…
Aussie Aussie Aussie
It is said that the Aussies are much like the British and Americans. I have found this to be true in terms of standard of living and day-to-day habits, but they are very different conversationally and socially. I have spoken to and interacted with many Aussies and I have noticed some commonalities. First, they are…
Spring Break in Bali
I just got back from Bali, Indonesia where I spent my spring break in a villa. Bali was not at all what I expected and although I was battling a stomach sickness for most of the week I still managed to have a great time. When you think of Bali you think of beautiful beaches…
Food in Sydney
I’m a big foodie but I’m also frugal, a combination that does not mix well. Still, I have been able to explore a little bit of what Sydney has to offer the taste buds without completely breaking the bank. While Australia might not have a renowned authentic food reputation like Italy, it benefits from a…
Surf Camp Yew!!
Last weekend I went to Surf Camp Australia. We bussed up to 7 mile beach on Friday night. Surrounded by a tiny beach town, it boasts beautiful views and magnificent waves. We lived as the surfers do, in tiny shacks with bunk beds and no A/C. Normally this would be a bummer, but it only…
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