A Final Cheers to Sydney

Jessie Lovallo Jessie LoVallo Global Business Institute: Sydney Spring 2023 It’s hard to believe my time abroad has come to an end. It feels like yesterday I was feeling the pre-trip jitters, but at the same time a lifetime ago. I will forever be grateful for this incredible opportunity and will never be the same…

Forever Grateful For My Time Abroad

Wow! It is hard to believe that my time studying abroad is at an end. My time in Sydney has been unbelievable and I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything in the world! During my time in Australia, I was able to travel along the coast, and visited Brisbane, Morton Island, Cairns, Fitzroy Island, The…

Cheers to Sydney!

Hi there! I cannot believe my time here in Sydney is over 🙁 I am writing my final blog post from the airport and it feels like not too long ago I was just arriving here for the first time. It is crazy to think about just how fast this past semester flew by. Between…

Leaving Down Under

Dear Scholarship Donor, I am writing to express my gratitude for the opportunity you provided me to study abroad in Sydney, Australia as a kid who always had a dream to go to Australia. My experience was absolutely amazing and transformative and I am so thankful for the financial support that made it possible. Summing…

Self Reflection in Sydney

Hello! As I approach the end of my study abroad experience in Sydney, Australia, I have had an incredible global experience and feel blessed to have had this opportunity. I have grown in numerous ways because of this experience. One of the first ways is due to this experience I have learned how to be…

Before You Go Down Under

If only you knew the amazing people and places you will experience in the next 3 months. Studying abroad is not an easy task, especially if you travel without knowing anyone. But no matter what, don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and step outside your comfort zone! There will be highs and lows…

Letter to My Pre-Departure Self

Hi again! I can’t believe my time here in Sydney is coming close to the end. If I were to have been able to write a letter to my pre-departure self, I would have told myself to cherish every single moment here because it’s about to fly by! I can vividly remember riding in my…

Skill Development Down Under

Hello! As I continue my study abroad journey I have found that this experience has allowed me to expand my horizons, gain new knowledge, and develop a range of transferable skills. As an American college student studying in Sydney, Australia, I have found that my time here has allowed me to develop a range of…

Dear past self,

Jessie Lovallo Jessie LoVallo Global Business Institute: Sydney Spring 2023 Hello again, it’s Jessie! I am writing this with only twenty days left of my stay in Sydney. There are many things that I would tell my pre-departure self as I feel like I have grown so much from my experiences here. With every new…