Tag: Oceania

Oceania

Tips Before Leaving for Australia or Abroad Anywhere by: Michaela Califano

*Written previously* I’ve been in Australia for about 3 weeks now. What I’ve learned in the short period of time being away is that I wish someone had more tips for me on how to pack, and tips for necessities you need while being abroad. For one pack as light as possible (yes this is coming from a girl who always overpacked) but seriously, you … Continue reading Tips Before Leaving for Australia or Abroad Anywhere by: Michaela Califano

todtsLeave a comment
Uncategorized

Visiting Byron Bay by Maddie Melotte

One of my favorite experiences while in Australia was visiting Byron Bay on the Gold Coast. Byron Bay is a beautiful beach town located in the northeast of New South Wales. ISA, the study abroad organization I went through, set up a few day trip for us there when we first arrived in order for us to get acclimated to the country and have some … Continue reading Visiting Byron Bay by Maddie Melotte

todtsLeave a comment
Uncategorized

Australian Education by Maddie Melotte

A big difference I experienced while abroad was the education system. While in America university classes consist of lectures and sometimes labs, Australian classes consist lectures, sometimes labs, and tutorials. Tutorials are once a week and are usually led by a teacher’s assistant, where the students are able to go more into depth with the material by working through exercises with other students and the … Continue reading Australian Education by Maddie Melotte

todtsLeave a comment
Uncategorized

Intro 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

todtsLeave a comment