Week One Done

When people hear the term study abroad, they tend to think mostly of the trips and excursions students take during their time in a foreign country. While those adventures definitely promote learning and enhance understanding through experiencing different cultures first hand, people often overlook another important source of knowledge— the classes! I too was guilty…

Feeling at Home in the Land Down Under

Well, after around 35 hours of travel, I finally made it to Sydney! After unpacking, exploring my new city, and of course catching up on some sleep, I wanted to share a bit about where I’ll be staying for the next few months. I’m living in Ultimo, which is an inner-city suburb, just minutes away…

Awaiting my Departure to Sydney

Hi everyone! Welcome to my blog. Let me introduce myself. My name is Cassie, and I’m 20 years old. I’m currently in my junior year at the University of Pittsburgh, and I’m studying Finance. I’m planning to graduate in December of 2018, and with only two semesters left, I was fortunate enough to be able…