Always have an exit strategy. This was one of the first pieces of advice we were given at our visit with the LAX Public Relations department during our 10 hour layover. This statement was something that stuck with me during my time in Australia as it became a key piece of advice given to us…
During my J-Term trip in Australia, I can safely say that I was able to experience everything I wanted to and more. It was a fantastic trip, and it gave me countless memories and events I will be able to look back to for the rest of my life. When I signed up for this…
It’s been one week since we got back from Australia. I’m still adjusting to the near-freezing temperatures. Everyday it’s hard to keep from telling others, “Well, in Australia they…” I might steer away from the general consensus when I talk about my favorite part of the trip. While the sandy beaches and exotic wildlife were…
When I first set out on our Australian journey I did not know what to expect. All I really knew about Australia was that they had kangaroos, koalas, beautiful beaches, and the Sydney Opera House. I assumed that Australia would be a tropical version of America, and that the people did not have much of…
Now that I am back in Washington I am missing the heat and beaches of Australia. Although I did go back to California, and 70 degree weather, coming back to Washington in 18 degrees was not very pleasant. Especially because my car would not start and I had to walk to school on the first…
Applying for this study away trip was the best decision of my life. Traveling has always been a passion of mine, and I have dreamed about going to Australia for years. The plane ride was much too long for my taste and I barely slept, but once we landed I was ready to start my…
Every morning from now on, I will wake up with a smile. The past 28 days have forever changed me and I am so grateful. I am so blessed to attend a university that offers study away programs like this for students like me. Not only was I able to go with one of my…
After spending the spectacular moth of January in the amazing country of Australian. I have loved my time in Australia and it was difficult to watch it come to a close. A month seemed like such a long time, but it flew by so fast and seemed to come to a close so quickly. I…
I never thought I would go to Australia–or study away. As someone who has barely traveled, Australia was a far away place far from my mind. And for someone without a passport, just about every study away program seemed like a place too far away once planes, trains, time and money were factored into the…
After a fun and short month in Australia I am glad to be home with my family and friends. While we were there for the month I was able to take away a better grasp of what Australia and Australian media/culture is like. Before taking this amazing trip I had an idea in my head…
A month of sunshine, beaches, and bugs was abruptly ended by 28 degree weather here in Tacoma, but the Seahawks brought home the lombardi and I am one semester closer to graduation so I won’t complain. I had always wanted to visit Australia and I lucked out when this course just happended to be in…
Final Blog | David E. Looking back over the last twenty-six days brings to mind so many memories that can’t be bought, imitated or even duplicated. Each one was a once in a lifetime experience that won’t be forgotten; from Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne, to the War Memorial in Canberra, and La Soiree in…
Now back home in Washington and looking back on my Australia trip, there were good moments and bad ones. The public transportation was frustrating and it usually took at least an hour to get anywhere, but it was better than Pierce County, Washington. It was also interesting getting to use and compare public transportation in…
After 26 days in Australia, everyone woke up Thursday with a twinge of sadness. Most of us had stayed up late the night before, packing and hoping to be asleep for most of our 15-hour flight home. One by one we went to bed, with Siri managing to pull an all-nighter. After a slight headache…
01/30/14 Today is our last travel day. Though we were not looking forward to the 13-hour flight and 4-hour layover, we were all very excited to finally be home! This morning we had to be a breakfast at 8:00am so we could leave for the airport by 9am. We called for two maxi taxi’s (van…
PLU Australia 2014 