Submitted by Gabriella Van Winkle on the 2019 spring semester program in Sydney, Australia…
As I come to the last few weeks here in Sydney, I have begun to reflect on the time I have spent here so far. When I came here, I was determined to see so many things and experience many new things. Whether it was different cafés, landmarks, or beaches there was always something new to see or do. This far into the semester, I feel like I have accomplished so many things while being here. Of course, there is just so much to do it is almost impossible to do, even though I have been here for months. However, I feel that everything I wanted to do I have done or have plans to do before I leave. I have lived in Sydney so I got the city living feel, and I went to Cairns that had more of a beach town feel. This past weekend, I went to Melbourne which encompasses more of a culture enriched suburb. It is known for having amazing street art and some of the best cuisines Australia has to offer. I got a different feel in all three of these cities that made my time in this country a wonderful time of various experiences. Each of these cities reminded me of cities close to home such as New York City, the shore area of New Jersey, and just a regular suburb like where I live. It was interesting to see how these cities can all be similar, but have so many differences as well.
