Museums and Chinatown

Submitted by Navleen Kaur on the 2024 Spring program in Sydney, Australia…

This week I visited two museums – The Art Gallery of New South Wales and Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. I was delighted to see that there was some Asian art on display. In the past when I have visited museums, I have seen American or European Art. Asian art is rarer in the US and Europe. For lunch, I stopped at the Japanese Ume Burger for their kakiage burger. This burger consisted of a vegetable fritter, nori mayo, shredded cabbage, and tonkatsu sauce. The food scene in Sydney is amazing. Different cuisines have integrated to create the most unique and delicious food! Last night, I visited Seoul Ria Restaurant where I ordered Japchae. My goal is to expose myself to as many cuisines and new food items as possible. In the next few weeks, I hope to visit the Newtown neighborhood as well as a few of the popular beaches on the outskirts of Sydney. If I had to summarize this city’s energy, I would say that everyone is very kind and relaxed. The pleasant weather in Sydney coupled with the beautifully maintained beaches make it a very relaxing place to study abroad! During the week, I do not make much time to explore because I am taking Finance and Operations Management in this first block. I am hopeful that I will have more free time in the next block. The classes in this program are condensed to cover all the material in one month. This is difficult, but the Professors understand and have been very helpful and understanding. (Submitted on February 3, 2024)