Link to Part One: https://finsupabroad.com/2020/12/10/studying-abroad-interrupted-my-experience-studying-abroad-with-covid-19-part-one/ Lockdown was hard. Mentally. Physically. Even academically. My studies did not motivate me as they once had, with everything being shifted online. Some days, there was no motivation to get out of bed, shower, and get dressed when I knew there was nowhere to go, no one to see, nothing…
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Studying Abroad: Interrupted- My Experience Studying Abroad with COVID-19 PART ONE- The Beginning
Just as the COVID-19 pandemic has affected and continues to affect the lives of people globally, it has had a profound effect on my life as well. I have been blessed to retain my health throughout the pandemic, but just as for so many people around the world, 2020 has been a difficult year. This…
Choosing a University: The University of Sydney in Australia
Studying abroad involves quite a few choices about your studies including what to study, but most importantly in my case, where to study. Beyond considering language barriers, climate conditions, sociopolitical tranquility, and other factors in regions of interest, I also needed to do more research once I established compatibility with a certain region or country. …
Australia: Flying International for the First Time: Tips and Tricks for a Comfy Ride
When I first booked my flights from Memphis, U.S.A to Sydney, Australia, I was extremely excited to have the opportunity to fly for an extended period of time, and for the opportunity to study abroad as a whole. I knew that there would be challenges, as I expected with every aspect of my journey, but…
May │ June
It is officially June and I’m sad to say the last month of my semester here at Macquarie University. The last two weeks in May were nothing short of amazing as I saw friends and family, celebrated my birthday and the Sydney Vivid Festival began! Two weeks ago my very good friend from home, Georgie,…
Australia: The Best Days of My Life.
First I want to apologize for not writing its been a whirl wind of fun and excitement since I’ve been here. After moving in and getting everything situated in less then a week I was off to Sydney on a Mardi Gras trip. After a 13 hour bus ride and transferring charters 3 times we…
Australia: A new kind of Mardi Gras
Just like any American college student, I have always been one to celebrate the fun-filled holiday: Mardi Gras. Usually, this day long celebration of the day before lent begins consists of a party with family and friends complete with King Cake, beads, and decorations in the vibrant colors of purple, gold, and green. Last year…
Australia: Living for the Weekends
Now that I have begun to settle in and develop a routine of things, I stay pretty busy for a majority of the week. I have class on Mondays and Tuesdays that usually have weekly homework and/or readings. Since I am also interning two full days on Wednesdays and Thursdays, these classes meet only once…
Australia: Easter Break
Well, Australia continually presents me with new adventures. I was so keen to spend time with the family and get to see a new part of Australia on Easter break. I was supposed to meet my family at the airport at 9 a.m. Saturday morning of the break, but once again my plans are not…