Sore feet. Buff legs. And minds full of new knowledge. Yes, that about sums up our Sydney students after their day of walking throughout Sydney.

At the guidance of Dr. Michael Darcy from the University of Western Sydney, our students learned about the globalization, affordability (or lack thereof!) and urban redevelopment in sprawling Sydney.

Visiting all of Sydney’s 41 municipalities wasn’t possible in one day; however, the areas of Pyrmont-Ultimo, Redfern and Mossman characterized three different versions of Sydney housing.

One tenant in a Redfern public housing tower allowed the students into his apartment to see first-hand the living conditions. Students didn’t expect the sweeping views from the tower north toward Sydney’s central business district, pictured right, in such outdated public housing. 

Hopefully their feet aren’t too tired though because they’re headed to the Sydney Opera House tonight to watch Songs for Shakespeare.