As I enter my final week abroad, I can reflect on what I have learned and experienced. I did not know what to expect, so all I could do was jump in with a sense of curiosity and excitement. This period of life introduced me to new people, places, and things. I learned a lot about myself as well. One of the things studying abroad … Continue reading Saying Goodbye by Kayla Kozak
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
Studying abroad can be a daunting experience. For most of us, it is our first time leaving everything we know behind and heading into the unknown. Leading up to my departure, I remember there were days where I would be ecstatic about my adventure down under and other times where I questioned everything. What is important to know is that everyone goes through it whether … Continue reading Rollercoaster Ride by Kayla Kozak
Australia is a land made for the adventure seeker and adrenaline junky. What the continent may lack in unique cultural landscape bountiful, it more than makes up for in unique natural beauty. I found a new hobby since being down here; surfing. I’ve tried it back in the United States, but I attended a surf camp here and that’s where I really fell in love … Continue reading Aussie Active Adventures by Jack Oistad
So far, I have been here for a little over one month and I am loving it! I have done so much since being here, from seeing the opera house to riding a camel…random right? At first, I thought that Australia was very similar to the United States, but the longer I’ve been here the more I notice differences in the way of life. The … Continue reading The Australian Way by Kayla Kozak
G’day mate! My name is Kayla Kozak. I am a junior majoring in business administration with a minor in political science. I decided to come to Sydney, Australia for several reasons. I like that the main language is English so that I can fully immerse myself in the culture and better understand it. I also like that it is a safe/healthy place that has a … Continue reading G’day mate! by Kayla Kozak
The first thing I noticed about UNSW is how large it is compared to the College of Charleston. This explains a lot of key differences between these two schools. UNSW has tens of thousands of students on a primarily commuter campus, so there isn’t a strong sense of community you get from living on campus back home. In fact school spirit is really subdued here … Continue reading University of New South Wales by Jack Oistad
