Tips Before Leaving for Australia or Abroad Anywhere by: Michaela Califano

*Written previously* I’ve been in Australia for about 3 weeks now. What I’ve learned in the short period of time being away is that I wish someone had more tips for me on how to pack, and tips for necessities you need while being abroad. For one pack as light as possible (yes this is coming from a girl who always overpacked) but seriously, you only need more summer-like clothes…

Why Australia? by Michaela Califano

Hey! my name is Michaela Califano, I am a sophomore at the college majoring in Exercise Science and am on the Equestrian team. In a little more than a week I will be traveling to a place nicknamed as the “land Down under”, also known as Australia. Most people ask “oh why Australia?” My answer usually is I don’t know it seems like such a cool, interesting place. I have…

Australian Education by Maddie Melotte

A big difference I experienced while abroad was the education system. While in America university classes consist of lectures and sometimes labs, Australian classes consist lectures, sometimes labs, and tutorials. Tutorials are once a week and are usually led by a teacher’s assistant, where the students are able to go more into depth with the material by working through exercises with other students and the teacher’s assistant. Typically, Australian Universities…

Intro to Australia by Jayda Cruz

Jayda Cruz, Political Science Major/Spanish Minor, Senior, Bond University, @ Gold Coast, Australia  I chose this program because it offered classes that I was genuinely interested in. For my time abroad, my goals include getting to know mostly locals and making new friends.  I did extensive research before choosing to study in Australia. I researched the climate, culture, education system, public transportation, and the differences/similarities to the US.