Purpose
The purpose of this website is to share a glimpse of my experiences living and studying in Australia over the course of five and a half months, this past Winter semester. My hope is that by sharing the story of my time abroad, I will encourage other students who want to go on exchange, as well as those who do not yet know they want to go exchange, to take the plunge, fill out the application, pack their bags and set off on the most incredibly enriching journey of their lives.
How To Read This Site
This site is broken down into a series of components. Each section is composed of a main heading, which contains a brief overview the States/Territories that I visited. Under these headings are a series of sub-headings, which describe my experiences in each city I visited within these broader States/Territories.
Why Study Abroad?
When I first told people that I wanted to go on exchange, I always got the same response: "But you're already an international student. Why would you want to pack your life up and move again?" And as quickly as they would ask, I would count out my responses:
- Why wouldn't I pack my life up and move again?
- It's an opportunity to see and explore new parts of the world
- It's an opportunity to fully immerse myself in a new culture
- It's an opportunity to meet and adventure with new and exciting people
- It's an opportunity for personal growth and development