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Post-Australia Blues: Back in NYC and Feeling Reverse Culture Shock!
“The time is 8:35 pm and we have arrived at JFK. For those who are visiting New York, enjoy your stay, and for those who live here, welcome home.”
I looked out the window of the airplane thinking: “Am I really home? “Where did the last five months ...
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The Great Barrier Reef - Scuba Diving & Snorkeling
It had to be around 3 o’clock in the morning after a long day of Uni. I was sitting around with some friends listening to music and talking about what the last few weeks in Australia were going to be like.
There was no time to waste! I looked over ...
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Fashion in Melbourne
Now of course, one of the first things I was curious about in Melbourne were the shopping and fashion scenes and how it would differ from iconic New York.One of the things I was warned about is how expensive Australia is compared to back home. So ...
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Goodbye City, Hello Australian Countryside!
Melbourne population -4.087 million
Wangaratta population – 17,000
Talk about a change of pace. One of the best perks about having Australian native friends is that you get to hear about their lives and their hometowns. And, if you're lucky, you ...
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Surfers Paradise - Gold Coast Australia
When you think of the Gold Coast the first thing that comes to mind is the BEACH. Needless to say I was not worried about my time on the Gold Coast being anything more than relaxing.
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Did Somebody Say Sydney?
Mid-semester break is finally here, and with almost a week of no classes, it was the perfect opportunity to head to one of the largest cities in Australia.
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Uni Life, Food & The RMIT Village
by Danielle Infantino
The sound of taxi cabs, and police sirens blaring down the city streets at 7 am…it is safe to say that doesn’t exist here. Instead its absolute quiet. It's so peaceful that you might even find birds on your balcony (which of ...
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Welcome to Australia... (It's Been Waiting For You)
by Danielle Infantino
It felt like the last few months have been going by so slow, but finally the last of the LIM study abroad cohort has made its way down under!
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Australia: Looking Back
by Nicole Porras
With about three weeks left in Australia, I can’t help but begin to reminisce. I am SO GLAD that I chose to come here. I have learned so much about myself and I have so much appreciation for Australia and the wonderful places I have ...