As my time in Australia comes to a close, there are many things I would like to say to my pre-departure self. First, I would like to express the need to make the most of every day. Throughout the program, I have learned many productivity skills and tricks to get my responsibilities out of the…
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Dear Past Me
As I sit here reflecting on my time abroad, it’s hard to put into words just how much I’ve grown. One of the biggest changes is how much more confident I feel in myself. Navigating life in a different country pushed me out of my comfort zone and forced me to speak up for myself…
What Life Down Under Has Taught Me
To my pre-departure self, the number one thing I want you to know is not to stress too much when traveling abroad. So many things change and continue to change that whatever you had planned is most likely not going to happen. Learn to go with the flow. Now this does NOT mean you take…
Developing Through Challenges
Throughout my time in Sydney, I have had the blessing of developing new soft and hard skills through the simple daily challenges I face. Adaptability and problem solving are soft skills that anyone who travels will learn to develop in there time away. Navigating a brand-new place is bound to have challenges, so being able…
Skills Gained and Cultural Insights Abroad
A transferable or “soft” skill that has been very present throughout this experience so far is adaptability. As with many types of travel, you have to be adaptable in order to be resilient when things do not go to plan. Recently my friends and I traveled to Bali and Kuala Lumpur for spring break. On…
Things Learned Abroad
During my time abroad there is one soft skill that I have definitely used and fine-tuned, interacting in foreign areas. Australia is by no means as much of a foreign country when compared to Japan or India where there are large cultural and language differences. Still, Australia presents the need to have the soft skill…
Adapting to Sydney: Challenges and Lessons
Moving to Sydney for a semester abroad has been an exciting and eye-opening experience but does come with challenges. From adapting to Australian culture to navigating a new city, I’ve had to step outside my comfort zone in ways I never expected. One of the biggest adjustments has been the workplace culture at my internship….
Navigating Cultural Differences and Exploring Sydney
One part of Australia’s culture that I sometimes struggle to adapt to is its laid-back attitude, especially when it comes to work matters. There are many customs regarding work that differ from those in the United States. For example, it is not always considered polite or acceptable to email co-workers after work hours or on…
What’s a bogan?
“That bloke is a full bogan, rocked up in thongs, coozie, and some Maccas” Translation That guy is the Australian version of a vagabond mixed “hippie” and “redneck” who came in only flip-flops, swim trucks, and some McDonalds. I first heard the term bogan when I was walking along the sidewalk with no shoes, wet…
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