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Sunday, February 2nd, 2025

Blog Post 3 – Slower Week in Sydney

This week in Sydney became a relatively uneventful one for my friends and I, as most of our classes began to assign final projects and some plans for the summer demanded some time. Even then though, we found times to go out and explore new local bars and restaurants. One of the more interesting happenings this week was when I was able to talk to a Sydney local resident at the bar. When they heard that I was American they were focused on one thing solely, the United States election. It felt almost wrong being in such a foreign place […]

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Monday, January 27th, 2025

Blog Post 2: Australia Day and Adeventuring

This past week in Sydney, we were treated to our first Australia Day, most similar to the 4th of July. This holiday celebrates the creation of Australia as a colonial nation. Nowadays, the holiday consists of barbeques, festivals, and fireworks in downtown Sydney and the rest of the country. That is exactly how my friends and I chose to celebrate, by going down into The Rocks to some of the oldests pubs in the city. The area was set up for a big festival with music and fireworks. However, while the holiday market and festivities were a great time, we […]

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Sunday, January 19th, 2025

Anderson Week 1 Blog : Arrival In Australia

The first week here in Sydney has been a very eventful one already. From spending hours on the plane here and in airports, to many drinks already had in local restaurants and pubs, to walking through the historical parts of the city, there has been no lack of excitement. One highlight from this week was the walking tour of the Rocks area in Sydney. This area is the location of the original settlements of both British Navy and British convicts who colonized the island. The area has been modernized with new shops, restaurants, and entertainment spaces, however, it still contains […]

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