After six incredible weeks, I am so sad to say that my time in Sydney, Australia, has come to an end. Though I am grateful to be back in my hometown, I am sad to know that the beautiful beaches and the best frozen yogurt in the world (Yo-Chi, of course!) are not a quick…
Tag: Sydney
Looking Back on My Time Abroad
It is hard to believe that my time abroad has already come to an end. Looking back at the goals I set for myself before arriving in Sydney, I am proud of how much I have grown both professionally and personally. This experience challenged me in ways I did not expect, introduced me to incredible…
Tall Poppies Down Under
As my time in Australia slowly trickles down (only a week and a half left!), I want to talk about some of the culture and phenomena I have experienced during my time here. Understanding a country’s culture and way of life is crucial to ensuring that you experience it to the fullest, rather than as…
Adapting to Australia!
Hello! About a month into my study abroad experience, I have started to move past first impressions and think more critically about the cultural differences I am encountering. While many aspects of Australian culture have been easy to appreciate, there have also been moments of adjustment and growth that have shaped my experience in a deeper way. One…
Living and Learning in Australia
Hello again! As I settle into my 3rd week here in Sydney (almost halfway through!), I want to tell you all a little bit more about my classes, internship, and overall experience I’ve had so far in Australia. My time in Australia has been very exciting so far! I live in an area called Kensington,…
Life in Sydney!
Hello! Now that I have been in Sydney for a bit, I have had the chance to experience so much so far. From exploring the city to starting my internship and classes, everything has felt exciting and new in such a positive way, but it has also pushed me to think more deeply about cultural…
G’day from the Land Down Under!
Hi everyone! My name is Oviya Srinivasan, and I’m a rising junior at Pitt’s School of Business. I’m pursuing a Marketing major, Economics minor, and Sports Management Certificate. This summer, I will be traveling to the “land down under” to participate in the Pitt Business Sydney Summer Sports program! As I write this, I have…
6 Weeks Down Under!
Hello! My name is Colette and I am a rising junior at the University of Pittsburgh pursuing a dual degree in Accounting and Finance. I’m originally from right outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, so coming to Pitt was definitely an adjustment at first. I remember being really nervous about stepping into something new and unfamiliar, but over time, I ended up loving it. Proving to myself that…
Redefining Success in Australia
Hi again from Down Under! Things have really been ramping up lately—class workload is getting heavier, my internship is getting more involved, and my friendships are getting stronger. I’ve really settled into the groove of a weekly routine. My weekends are spent exploring in and around the Sydney area, and my weeks are spent in…
Starting New in Sydney
Hey! My name is Adi Mitchell and I am a current sophomore in the Frederick Honors College studying Marketing and Supply Chain Management with certificates in Public and Professional Writing and Sustainability. Outside of classes and extracurriculars, I love to go on hikes, run, and play the piano—really anything that keeps me moving! Studying abroad…