I just left Sydney and I miss it already. Studying in Sydney has been one of best decisions I’ve made in college. By being in Sydney, I feel like I’ve developed a better understanding of the world around me outside of the US. In the world we live in today, no man or country is…
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GBI Sydney Spring 2018 Student Blogger
Week 12 Sydney Observations
Post Australia After staying in Sydney for a couple months I feel like I’ve developed feel for the city. Below are some observations I’ve made after spending heaps of time here. Weather Going to Sydney, I thought it would be a tropical paradise that’s alway s warm and always nice. While it is warm very…
Tips For Students Studying Abroad
If you are a student and have the opportunity to study abroad, do it. You won’t regret it. This blog post is for other students as tips for studying abroad. Make a plan One of the things I regret the most is not planning better. Almost all my plans and travels made while abroad…
Terima Kasih, Bali
“Terima Kasih” means “thank you” in Balinese. I’ve had some of the greatest experiences in Bali and met some of the most amazing people. Below are some of the experiences that moved me while in Bali. Mt Batur On my second day, I was able to do a sunrise climb of Mount Batur, one of…
Balinese Food and Culture
The culture of Bali is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. Although being abroad in Australia for more than 2 months, I have rarely felt culture shock. Bali was the opposite. I have never felt more out of my element and it was awesome. Below are some notable differences in culture I came to realize. Religion:…
Getting Scammed in Bali: An Interesting Start to Spring Break
Over Spring Break, I was lucky enough to book a flight to Bali, Indonesia. At first, I was nervous to go to Bali. It would be my first time on my own in Asia and that thought was liberating and nerve racking. Being a child of Filipino immigrants, my parents always warned me about the…
Birthday in Australia and the Sydney Opera House
Yesterday, I was lucky enough to spend my 21st Birthday in Sydney. Coming to Australia, I was scared that my birthday would have no significance as 21 means just another year older in Australia. I was wrong. I had an amazing time celebrating with my friends here and enjoying the Australian weather and night life….
Culture Shock: Australia, the Land of Scooters and Wonder Wall
As I walk to the train station sipping on my latte and listening to Kamasi Washington on my phone, I almost got run over. Not by a bike, car or bus. By a scooter. Not one of those fancy motor powered scooters, it’s the pride of every American preteen—the good old Razor Scooter. The rider…
Keen For a Feed
Real talk. The food here is crazy. So far, I haven’t had a bad meal at all and I hope it stays that way. Maybe I’m still in the honeymoon period and everything I experience abroad is amazing. OR maybe (and I think this is true) Sydney food is actually incredible. During my time so…
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