Submitted by Shannon Emrich on the 2017 winter session program in Australia sponsored by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering…
So far, Australia is incredible. I am amazed at how comfortable I feel in a country literally across the world. While looking outside and clearly seeing that the road signs are in kilometers per hour instead of miles per hour, the cars are driving on the right side of the road and everyone around me has an accent, there is a sense of familiarity. Everyone is so welcoming and happy to help. I’ve gotten lost more than once and yet people are quick to ask if you need help and direct you accordingly.
Another thing that the civil engineer in me has been pleasantly surprised about is the architecture here. Everything is extremely detailed. I feel like people take pride in their homes because almost all of them are so intricately designed. All of the buildings are so unique. It’s inspiring.
