After traveling 12,000 miles, flying in nine different airplanes, exploring five different states (plus Tasmania), hiking through 15 different national parks, camping in The Outback, diving in the Great...

Even though I am a half a world away from my family and American culture, I still find myself seeing similarities between Australia and America. I had one experience in particular that made me realize...

As my time here in Australia starts to wind down, I am able to reflect on the choices I have made here - here are a few things I wish I would have known before studying abroad.Culture shock is realEven...

In my first blog post, you might recall that I talked a little bit about my housemates. Since I have lived in a house with all of them for close to four months now, I thought I could write about the experience...

As I start to think about how I am going to pack up all my stuff back to come home, I know I am going to have to leave some valuable things behind. I am going to have to make a hard decision: do I bring...

After a long day at uni, I made my way over to the grocery store to pick up some ingredients for dinner that night. I had decided to make good ol', classic macaroni and cheese. During my voyage for dinner, I...

I am now half way through my study abroad experience in Australia. Before I start planning adventures for the rest of my time here, I've needed some time to process everything I have already accomplished....

This week was my mid-semester break for school (our spring break), and my parents came over to visit me. I was able to do all the touristy activities with them. It was nice to be able to see the ins and...

It may be surprising to find out that people in Australia don't walk around in cargo shorts, hiking boats, high socks, a jean shirt and a straw hat. This stereotype is far from true. The main things I...

Most people by this point in the semester are probably asking themselves, "Does she even go to class or study?" The answer is yes. I have gone to every single class, actually, which I think is pretty...

When we go to new places to vacation, study or work, we are always thinking about what pictures to upload on Facebook or Instagram.  We put a filter on them and then we upload the picture with a clever...

I have done a pretty good job taking care of myself here. Most of my meals are either grilled cheese sandwiches, quesadillas or noodles with chicken if I am feeling fancy. I've had to compromise on what...