After returning back to Connecticut a couple days ago, I have had the time to reflect on my time in Australia. What I gained out of this experience exceeded my expectations and I will miss my host university with my whole heart. During my time abroad, I made friends with students from several different states such as Wisconsin, Utah, Delaware, Texas, and more; these are … Continue reading Post-Australia by Jayda Cruz
By now, I have set a good routine for my life in Australia. I am making sure to manage my time as well as possible to make sure that I get all my school work done and so that I can see what free time I have so that I can take advantage of that time and not let it go to waste. I have … Continue reading Exploring Australia by Jayda Cruz
Everyone says that studying abroad really pushes you to figure out who you are as a person, and they weren’t kidding. Before traveling to Australia, I was fairly confident in myself as an individual, but just after being abroad for a couple of months already, I have grown even more as a person. I have learned how to manage my finances, how to travel by … Continue reading Adjusting to Australia by Jayda Cruz
Jayda Cruz, Political Science Major/Spanish Minor, Senior, Bond University, @ Gold Coast, Australia I chose this program because it offered classes that I was genuinely interested in. For my time abroad, my goals include getting to know mostly locals and making new friends. I did extensive research before choosing to study in Australia. I researched the climate, culture, education system, public transportation, and the differences/similarities … Continue reading Intro to Australia by Jayda Cruz
