This study abroad experience has given me much to reflect on. I have learned so much about Australian culture, both from the workplace atmosphere in my internship and through my class in learning about the history and current environment of Sydney as a global city. I have grown in ways I did not expect through…
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See You Later, Sydney!
What surprised me the most about my study abroad trip was how easily I adjusted. The culture in Sydney, Australia is heavily influenced by the UK and the US. I was surrounded by a variety of resources, including my friends and CEA CAPA staff. In addition, since everything is in English, everything was very straightforward. …
A Bittersweet Goodbye to The Land Down Under
GBI: Sydney Summer 2023 coming to an end is extremely bittersweet. In the past 6 weeks, I have met more people than expected, felt every single emotion, lived through experiences I believed only happened in movies, and tried a ton of new foods. I know I have lived through some of my best days and…
So Long Australia
It’s crazy to think that the GBI Sydney program is over, and six weeks have flown by that quickly. I have done two prior study abroad programs at Pitt and this one was by far my favorite. When reflecting upon my six weeks, I would say that I learned a lot, not only from my…
Blog 4: Final Thoughts
Oh boy, where do I start. This has absolutely been the best 7 week experience of my life. From the relationships I made, to the unique experiences I encountered, there was never a dull moment during this trip. It is amazing how fast the entire program went by. It feels like I was just leaving…
Down Under, Yet Over the Moon!
Being blessed with the incredible opportunity to live in and explore Sydney for six weeks has been life changing. Australia has always held the number one spot on my travel list and now I am finally living my childhood dream. Although I had a strong intuition I would fall in love with the nature, I…
Developing My Skills Down Under
Working at TEG has been my first real internship experience, which was one of the main reasons I chose this program. I wanted to get that real world experience that required me to apply all of these skills and information I have been learning though my coursework. This internship has allowed me to draw those…
Work Mates
Prior to participating in this study abroad program, I lacked any prior internship experience. The prospect of interning for Planting Seeds, an environmental non-profit organization focused on pollinators, initially seemed daunting to me. Even the process of applying for an internship placement was uncharted territory, as I had never before submitted my resume or cover…
Blog 3: Professional Developments
This experience has further helped develop my professional and personal skills. There are so many different opportunities to learn about different professional areas or fields, such as some of our workshop lunch ins. I have been keen about trying to stay involved with some of these different opportunities. My internship at Ronald McDonald House Charities…
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