No matter what culture one comes from or enters there are going to be similarities and differences. The important aspect is to be open minded and not come in with expectations. Even though I did this, some aspects took a moment to adjust to such as the sense of humor for most Australians, it is…
Author: NTHRASHER
Final Blog – Sydney
I think one difficulty I found was the grading system in comparison to Rollins. Especially as grades are coming in at the end of the semester. Especially since the grading scale of high distinction at University of Sydney is viewed at publishable. Adjustment is always required when moving to a new place especially when you…
Blog Prompt #2 – USYD
Due to the cultures being similar in music and language I have not experienced extreme culture shock. Also, American politics is often a topic of discussion. The accent is different than America but overall I have not felt like I am on the other side of the globe. They have different slang words, and the…
Letters to America – Before AUS
Hi everyone! My name is Noelle and I am a computer science and communication studies double major. When I decided to attend Rollins I knew that I wanted to study abroad. I was determined, for instance, freshman year I walked into the study abroad office and wanted to go abroad then, thankfully they don’t allow…