G’day mate! It’s been 2 months since I’ve posted. It’s been a busy 2 months and I finally have time to sit here and dump out my thoughts. When I last left off, I mentioned I was going to a boat party on Sydney Harbour. It was awesome! The boat took us around Sydney Harbour, where…
Final Stretch to Home Base
As my time in New Zealand is dwindling down, I have had lots of time in between finals to reflect on these months at the University of Otago. Although I am very open about the struggles I have had here, I believe that everything happens with a purpose or at the very least, one can…
10 Days Left
I am currently 10 days away from my last final and 5 away from my fist. This semester has flew by and I can not believe it is almost over. I have been in full study mode the past week or so it is the only thing that has been on my mind recently. Prior to…
Spring Break and Swimming with Whales
Although this post is a little over due, I had an unbelievable spring break experience in the Kingdom of Tonga which is a small set of pacific islands not too far from Fiji. I went with a few mates from my abroad group and we stayed in a small house, on the main island, in…
Blog Post from Rome!
Ciao! These past two months in Rome have been the best months of my life! Rome is insanely beautiful and exciting. I have really gotten to know the city very well and have become a master at using the rather unorganized public transportation system here. But what really excites me the most is the crazy…
Traveling, Healthcare, and Academics refresher!
Hello again! In this blog I am going to touch on a few subjects that I think are crucial when preparing for your studies abroad. I highly recommend reading the healthcare aspect the most out of all my topics, but once again feel free to read to what applies best to you! ACADEMICS So firstly…
Pre-Departure to Australia!
Blog Post 1: Pre-Departure 07/01 With just one week to go until I leave to Australia for a semester, I feel such a strong mix of emotions. Two years into college, I can’t help but feeling sad to be leaving Rollins for a semester as I have had such a phenomenal experience thus far, however,…
Post- Orientation in Cairns!
Post Orientation: 07/15 Today we are flying from Cairns to Sydney and then taking a shuttle to our new school in Newcastle. These past five days have been some of the most incredible days of my life. Two of my best friends from Rollins are also doing this abroad program and the three of…
Mid Semester in Newcastle Post
Blog Post 3: Mid Semester Eight weeks into living in this amazing country, my views and perspectives on life and myself have evolved immensely. If Australia has taught me anything it’s that there is so much more to life than your current environment. As much as I love Rollins, and Florida in general, I got…
A Good Time and Even Better Friends
I can’t emphasize the importance of good friends and an open mind enough. I had a tough first few weeks adjusting to Rome, mainly because I missed all my amazing friends and family back home and at Rollins. However, I realized a big reason was because I hadn’t found “my people” while abroad, which made…