Submitted by Nicole Curnan on the 2024 Winter BUAD program in Sydney, Australia…
The first week has brought on a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions! We have been on some fantastic adventures already including a trip to a wildlife reserve, a walking tour of the Rocks, and a four mile hike along Sydney’s coast. I am also doing an internship with a local startup that has been incredibly engaging and insightful! The work culture here is vastly different from that of the U.S. and I could not be more pleased with the work-life balance. My colleagues have all been incredibly helpful and friendly, we even had a traditional Aussie BBQ on the office patio to get to know each other a little better! The experience so far has been nothing short of wonderful and I am so excited to continue to push myself both professionally and personally in this beautiful city! (Submitted on January 13, 2024)