During my time abroad so far in Australia one of my biggest observations has been their acknowledgement of country and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples. Whenever I travel using a plane or before my lectures, the pilot or instructor always says, “I’d like to begin by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land…
Category: Australia: TEAN at Newcastle
1 month in
One thing that interests me about Australia is how accessible public transportation is. This past weekend, I travelled back to the university of Newcastle from Sydney in 3 hours for free using all public transportation. First I used a train to get to a larger station, then got on the Newcastle/Central Coast line. That brought…
Blog Post #2
During my time abroad in Newcastle, Australia, one observation that has captivated my curiosity is the unique relationship Australians have with the environment, particularly their admiration for nature and their efforts towards sustainability. So, being intrigued by this aspect of Australian culture, I decided to dive deeper into understanding the underlying beliefs and values driving…
Pre-departure Blog – New Castle!
Individualism is an integral part of American culture. Individualism is rooted in many aspects of American society. It is rooted in the concept of personal independence, self-sufficiency, and the drive to achieve individual goals and aspirations. U.S. culture emphasizes the importance of independence, personal liberty, and the notion that individuals are ultimately responsible for their…
Pre Aussie
One aspect of American culture is its fast pace, especially in the Northeast where I am from. The trend of hurrying through each day is encouraged by societal norms and ideals of success, which is thought to be achieved through hard work and tangible accomplishments. A lot of this stems from capitalist doctrine, which demands…
Pre-departure blog prompt #1
An aspect of U.S. culture is tipping workers after they assist you, whether it be a food service worker or uber driver, tipping is a common etiquette apart of U.S. culture. Tipping allows workers to have a reward for their service, but it isn’t required. Many workers who receive tips are paid below minimum wage…
Final Blog Post – Australia: Newcastle
JDRAKE — The first interaction I had with a uniquely Aussie experience happened before I had even landed in Sydney. After the pilot had given their pre-landing speech, I was met with the now familiar acknowledgment of country. Paying homage to the traditional custodians of the land that the Sydney airport now rests on and…
Final Blog Prompt
I think one experience that will stick with me is a conversation I had with an Australian friend about the American news channel that is really popular in Australia that most people view and keep up to date on. We were discussing politics and she brought up some events I had no idea people abroad…
Blog Post #3
While studying in Australia the cultural difference that stood out to me the most would probably be the fact that in Australia there is an Acknowledgment of Country. Before presentations, speeches, sporting events and more someone will say give an Acknowledgement of Country. This includes stating that the land that they are on does not…
Blog Post #3
One of the significant differences between America and Australia that I saw while abroad is the culture surrounding our respective Indigenous peoples. I observed this firsthand and was also fortunate to have learned a lot about this in an Aboriginal studies class that I took where we focused on the history of Australia’s Indigenous peoples,…