I’ve been home for a few weeks since my incredible semester studying abroad in Australia, and I’ve had time to decompress and understand everything that happened as well as look back and see my highlights and lowlights. The one thing I have to say for certain is, if you have the chance, take it! Studying…
Author: jasondichter
Hey, I'm Jason Dichter and I am from Villanova, PA. I’m currently a computational biology major and economics minor on the pre-med track. Once I graduate in Spring 2026, I am planning on attending medical school with future aspirations to be a gastroenterologist. I am studying abroad in Sydney for my spring semester junior year.
Navigating The Language “Barrier”
Coming to Australia has been a huge change, especially the language they speak here. Just kidding, part of the reason I chose here was that they speak primarily English… just on the complete opposite side of the globe. That said, I quickly learned that “English” doesn’t mean “the same English.” Australians have a whole vibe…
Enjoying Nature: Blue Mountains
This past weekend marked my fourth weekend in the beautiful country of Australia, and we explored a new location, just two hours from Sydney. The program and I got the privilege to visit a wildlife preserve and also experience the beauty of the Blue Mountains, Sydney’s most known national park. This is a must see…