The end is finally here, and I’m sad to say goodbye to this experience. After being home for a bit, I’ve been able to more clearly reflect on this opportunity and all the amazing memories I made along the way. During the first week, I set up a few goals for myself that I wanted…
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Farewell Sydney!
After six incredible weeks, I am so sad to say that my time in Sydney, Australia, has come to an end. Though I am grateful to be back in my hometown, I am sad to know that the beautiful beaches and the best frozen yogurt in the world (Yo-Chi, of course!) are not a quick…
More Than an Internship
At the beginning of this experience, my main goals were to gain practical marketing experience in the sports industry, strengthen my content creation skills, and become more confident working in a professional environment. I also wanted to experience what it was like to live and work in another country while learning how businesses and sports…
Looking Back on My Time Abroad
It is hard to believe that my time abroad has already come to an end. Looking back at the goals I set for myself before arriving in Sydney, I am proud of how much I have grown both professionally and personally. This experience challenged me in ways I did not expect, introduced me to incredible people,…
“Write” where I belong: reflections from Sydney
Back in my hometown, I am extremely grateful to have made it here safe and surrounded by family. Despite this, I am mourning the fact that Bondi beach isn’t a bus ride away, that I can no longer tell people that I am a journalist, and that this experience in Australia has come to an…
Back to Being 14 Hours Behind
Our study abroad program has officially come to an end, and it feels like it has gone by in the blink of an eye. Just yesterday, I was waiting at the gate for my flight to depart, and I was full of excitement and jitters just thinking about what being across the world would be…
Tall Poppies in Sydney
As my time in Australia slowly trickles down (only a week and a half left!), I want to talk about some of the culture and phenomena I have experienced during my time here. Understanding a country’s culture and way of life is crucial to ensuring that you experience it to the fullest, rather than as…
Adapting to Australia
One aspect of Australian culture that I identify with most is the value placed on authenticity and honesty. I have found that Australians tend to be very direct in their communication. While they may not always come across as overly warm or approachable at first, they are usually willing to help when needed and are…
Past the Postcard: Diving into the Deep Culture of Sydney
One of the most important parts of studying abroad is getting to be immersed in a new culture and way of life, and reflecting on your own. On my first study abroad, Plus 3 Ecuador, we talked a lot about being a traveller versus a tourist, with the key reason being that exploring a country’s…
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