The cultural value of mateship was prevalent throughout my time in Australia. This value is based on a sense of unity and companionship among Australian people. I saw it to be reflected by personal relationships as well as by community interactions. I noticed this in many public spaces, such as restaurants and shops, as servers…
Author: IBOTELHO
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…
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…