April 5th, 2018
Seventh Week in Perth, Australia:
This week was Curtin University’s first tuition-free week. Rather than wasting my time sleeping and scrolling though newsfeeds, I left Perth and explored the coast of Western Australia. Alongside were roughly twenty other exchange students and one somewhat-scrambled tour guide. We spent each day exploring a different region of Western Australia, including the quaint town of Kalbarri and the Ningaloo Reef. Each night, my mates and I have spent sharing a room in a hostel. This will be our typical routine for the next six nights excluding Wednesday-Friday. Since arriving at Coral Bay, we’ve resided in a beachside hostel surrounded by several cafes and a miniature pub. Tonight, I plan on exploring the town and potentially buying myself a souvenir or two!
What have you done abroad that you don't do at home?
What do you do differently?
What do you do differently?
During my study abroad, I’ve had the opportunity to familiarize myself with a new environment. This has helped me overcome my fear of hostels, participate in Australian traditions, and explore ancient landmarks. Alongside adopting the country’s native culture, I’ve also developed an interest in visiting foreign establishments. Some examples include the Rooftop Movies, Perth Zoo, and several miniature cafes. I further depend upon public transport. This had been a mode of transportation I never before considered in the United States. All of these changes have motivated me into leaving my comfort zone. In America, not once would I ever have predicted myself to be going out on the weekends or socializing with new people, let alone leaving my room and partaking in a week-long excursion. It’s progressively becoming easier to say yes to opportunities that I would have normally passed up at home. I anticipate becoming increasingly more comfortable with leaving my comfort zone as I continue my study abroad!
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