The Busy Part of Studying Abroad

Arin Fambro June 1, 2017

These past few weeks have been very busy and we are heading right into the end of the semester so quickly. It has all gone so fast and I am not ready to return back to the United States. I am currently sitting on a bus driving through the beautiful countryside… More

Departure Diction: Words of Advice Before Takeoff

Caroline George May 30, 2017

By Caroline George, Sydney Internship Program, Australia Light and concise—those are the words I used to convey my desired packing style to Mom. Light meant I couldn’t bring more than one medium-size suitcase. Concise rejected my hammock, paperback books… More

New Adventures in New Zealand: Spontaneity at its Finest

Laura Yang May 9, 2017

Welcome back! (Did you read my last blog?) I know it’s been a while since I went on break, but it’s been a bit hectic trying to get back into the order of things. I’m back now though! So in case if the title wasn’t obvious enough, I spent my mid-semester… More

Lost in Translation: A Guide to Aussie Slang

Lida Lech May 8, 2017

Even though Australia’s main language is English, their love for slang, phrases, and abbreviated words sometimes makes it sound like an entirely different language. Australians tend to shorten nouns and add the “ee” sound to the end of them. For example… More

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