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…

New People New Places

Hello everyone! I cannot believe I am already halfway through the semester! Sydney has been amazing so far and time is going by way too fast! Recently, I have done a lot of traveling during the weekend. There are so many different places to visit in Australia and I enjoy seeing the different beaches, culture,…

Mid-semester Reflection

Jessie Lovallo Jessie LoVallo Global Business Institute: Sydney Spring 2023 Hello again! It has been a few weeks since I last posted and I have made lots of memories in new places that I would love to share! For our spring break, we flew to Queenstown, New Zealand for the week. Immediately walking off the…

Transitioning to Australian Life

Hello everyone! It’s Andres back again with another blog post in Sydney Australia. It saddens me to say that I am now a little past halfway through this amazing program before I must return home (mom if you see this can I stay longer?). Having to assimilate to life here I have noticed that there…

Adapting to Aussies

Jessie Lovallo Jessie LoVallo Global Business Institute: Sydney Spring 2023 Hi, it’s Jessie! I am a little over a month into my experience abroad and wish I could slow down the days. It has been the most memorable time getting to have this opportunity to explore a new culture in a new city, but with…