I am finally done with school! Finals went well although they were very different from our typical exams. Every exam I had was essay formatted…in one of my exams I wrote 10 pages and didn’t even complete it!! My overall Uni experience was amazing. I loved the lecture/ tutorial format. It made the classes more personal and I definitely wish we had the same format at A&M. ?Most of my friends have either left or are leaving in the next few days. It’s sad to see them go but I am incredibly blessed to have had the opportunity to meet such dynamic people. I have friends in Germany, Sweden, Denmark, England, Scotland, Brazil, China, and Australia now!!! I definitely feel much more multi-cultural and an appreciation for internationals, especially travelers.
Now that Uni is done with I am off to traveling! I will be visiting Victoria for a week, Northern Territory for 2 weeks and then heading up to Southeast Asia for a week before I leave to go home!
This experience is one I will never forget and I am incredibly appreciative of the opportunity to study abroad. My biggest advice to future study abroad students (which everyone should be!) is to embrace the culture. It is easy to fit in and make friends with the international students, however to truly have an experience make sure to connect with locals. I lived with two Aussies and worked at a bar with Aussies, so that really helped me embrace the culture. Also connecting with locals is a great way to get car rides, see the country in a new light, and hear the best places to eat and entertain! Some of my best friends live here and I can’t wait to see them again one day!
COME TO AUSTRALIA!
