Melbourne and Sydney – the two largest Australian cities fiercely rival one another. This past Easter weekend my friends and I spent the long weekend in Melbourne exploring the iconic landmarks in and around the city. Continue Reading
Undergraduate Student Life Blog
Frugality – Getting the Most out of your Study Abroad
When studying abroad in a foreign country, many students are passionate about traveling and visiting iconic landmarks. However, as students with a limited budget, being savvy and budgeting while studying abroad is key.Continue Reading
Educational Norms in Australia
So far, I have attended 6 weeks of classes at UNSW and have seen some very distinct differences in the way courses are taught and evaluated as compared to back home at UConn.Continue Reading
Study Abroad Australia – Tipping and Campaigning
In Australia, tipping is not customary because the waitstaff is compensated more than they are here in the US. (Victoria Myers / UConn School of Business
While living in a foreign country it is important to learn about the country’s government and the economic climate. The Australian government is formally known as the Commonwealth of Australia and is considered a “federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy”. Continue Reading
Environmental Economics
Currently I am taking an Environmental Economics course at UNSW to help complete my Economics minor. However, throughout the duration of the course and through my time living in Australia, I have become more informed about Australia’s environmental policies.Continue Reading
Surf Camp
–Here are the fundamental steps of surfing which were continually ingrained into my head over the course of the weekend.Continue Reading
Visiting the Great Barrier Reef
After returning home from adventuring in New Zealand, I quickly did a load of laundry and was back on a plane the following day, headed towards Brisbane, Australia. Continue Reading
A Side Trip to New Zealand: Part II
Having a fear of heights is a common fear and is a fear that I possess. However, Queenstown, New Zealand boasts an extensive range of activities that will push your fear of heights to the very limit. Continue Reading
A Side Trip to New Zealand: Part I
During the break between the January Term and Term One, I packed up my suitcase and flew to New Zealand. I was participating in a 9-day trip throughout the South Island of New Zealand. Continue Reading
Australia Day: Both a Solemn and Happy Day
This week marked the end of my January Intercession course. The University of New South Wales is unique in the fact they require their exchange students to participate in two terms, which for me was the January intercession term and their full semester Term One. Continue Reading