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…
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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…
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,…
Time Conflicts and Budget Crunches
There are a good amount of differences between the states and Australia, but none of which I have found too challenging to manage. Instead of viewing these differences as a challenge, I see them as an adjustment. For example, one of the biggest issues I have experienced while in Australia is adapting to the time…
Traveling, Adjusting and Learning While Down Under
From my experience so far, everything here is very casual both in and out of the classroom. Everyone is very nice, approachable, and are always willing to help! I enjoy attending all of my classes and learning about the past and current day Australia. One of my favorite components of my classes are the field…
G’day Mate!
Hello! I’m Mariah Smith and I’m currently a senior here at Pitt studying Human Resource Management and Sports Management. If I were to describe myself, I would say I am a highly motivated and determined person. Throughout my life I have always set goals for myself both personally and professionally, and continue to strive towards…

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