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Kate Mayfield, the University of Montana’s Sustainability in New Zealand and Australia student blogger, writes: No one dreads packing more than me. I am the classic over-packer. I bring enough clothes to ensure I am prepared for EVERY single situation. Gloves? Sure, it might get cold. One sweatshirt? Better bring two in case someone forgets one. Those are thoughts I…
Continue readingKate Mayfield, the University of Montana’s Sustainability in New Zealand and Australia student blogger, writes: Before I jump into this post, I’d like to tell you a little about myself (in hopes you might actually heed my advice on occasion). My name is Kate Mayfield, and I am a 20-year-old University of Montana senior who has an itch to travel…
Continue readingKaterina Alemis, the Illinois Abroad marketing intern, writes: The saying, “It’s not where you are, it’s who you’re with,” is one that truly resonated with me throughout my time in Australia. After eight weeks of class together, I still felt overwhelmed by the fact that I was going to travel halfway across the world with a group of people whose…
Continue readingMelissa Solorzano, the Penn State School of Visual Arts Down Under marketing intern, writes: On our second day in Sydney, we partnered up and were given a walking tour of the city by our fearless leader, Dallas Rogers, who showed us many fascinating locations. The weather was beautiful and we got to know the city a little better. There were…
Continue readingMelissa Solorzano, the Penn State School of Visual Arts Down Under marketing intern, writes: After spending a total of 22 hours on a plane, we finally landed in Sydney, Australia. The feeling was unreal. I couldn’t believe I was finally there. Before unpacking, eating, or taking a break we took an incredible tour through The Rocks with our first guide;…
Continue readingKaterina Alemis, the Illinois Abroad marketing intern, writes: On this day exactly two months ago I embarked on a trip to Australia. I did not know what this trip would bring me, but I was excited for everything about this experience. After finally arriving after what felt like forever, I could not wait to explore and learn all there is…
Continue readingMackenzie Erickson, the Eagles Abroad Sustainability in Australia and New Zealand 2015-16 student blogger, writes: Australia was a blast! I can’t believe that my trip has come to an end and I am already back in Wisconsin. After leaving New Zealand we crossed the Tasman Sea to Australia. Here we had a short visit in Sydney where I saw the…
Continue readingRachael Lackenmier, the School of Visual Arts Down Under Visual Arts in Sydney 2015-16 student blogger, writes: Today we traveled two hours west to the Blue Mountains where we explored aboriginal culture, painted boomerangs, and hiked the trails with our tour guide Kathy. We learned that every aboriginal painting tells a different story. Using symbols the indigenous people have developed…
Continue readingChristine Oksas, the University of Illinois Health and Diversity in Sydney and South Australia 2015-16 student blogger, writes: Upon arriving in Sydney were struck by the intensity of its atmosphere. People in crisp navy suits hurry importantly from place to place. Couples stroll along the waterfront admiring the Sydney Opera House against the blue sky. Crowds gather around street performers…
Continue readingRachel Lackenmier, the School of Visual Arts Down Under Visual Arts in Sydney 2015-16 student blogger, writes: After approximately 30 hours of traveling through three airports, two countries, and across one ocean, the Penn State Visual Arts group has arrived in Sydney, Australia and we are more than ready to take on this city. So far on this trip I…
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