I have been in Sydney for a little over a month now, and I never want to leave. I am enjoying every minute of my time abroad. It makes me sad to think about the short time I have left in this city, but then I think about how much I have learned and grown…
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A Once in a Lifetime Professional Experience
On my first day of work, I was expecting to work for a small local team. I barely knew anything about Australian Rules Football, and I had never heard of the Greater Western Sydney Giants. The moment I saw my office, my expectations were exceeded. The West Connex Center, where the Giant’s management team operates…
Two Weeks Left in Sydney
My time in Sydney is flying by. After a month of being here, I am fully settled into Australia. This month has been an absolute blast. Two weekends ago, a few friends and I took a weekend trip to Cairns to snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef. We went on an all-day boat tour and…
SFW in NSW
Sad to say I only have two more weeks of the program here in Sydney, as it seems to have gone by so fast. A big part of this trip seeming to go by fast is the seamless transition I’ve made into my internship. I intern at Sport NSW, a non-profit which advocates for sports…
Commuting in Sydney
My commute to work every day is a very easy one. It is only a 20-minute walk, literally only 2 streets. I work on 11 York Street. It is the startup hub center in Sydney. It is extremely similar to how I get around at school. At the University of Pittsburgh, I walk everywhere. I…
Daily Commute and Travels in Sydney, Australia
Using public transportation is a big part of my day to day life in Sydney. Whether I am travelling to work or just exploring Sydney, I use public transportation. Sydney has a good public transportation system that is easy to use and sometimes more efficient than walking or taking an Uber. Most people in Sydney…
Settled In Sydney!
Before departing for Sydney, I had so many exciting expectations. I was ready to fully immerse myself in a new culture through exploration of the city, learning in my sports marketing class, and interning with the New South Wales Blue Sox. I expected to meet many new friends, including both other college students and locals,…
The Halfway Mark…
It feels so surreal that I have been living in Australia for just shy of a month now! I have been enjoying my time abroad so much and it makes me sad to think about leaving soon. What has surprised me the most thus far is how adjusted I have become to my new neighborhood…
The Way to Work
Hello all! I’m having a blast so far in Sydney these first couple weeks. Sports marketing is an interesting class and my recent trip to Cairns was a great weekend getaway. I’m thankful that my internship at Sport NSW is off to a really positive start, as I’ve been responsible for many different duties in…
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