I’ve sat down at my computer several times over the last few weeks trying to write this post. I felt like I had a lot to say, and I was struggling to organize my thoughts into a concise post. This is my best attempt yet, so please bear with me. I moved back to theContinue reading “Chapter Two: Hello Chicago”
Category Archives: Expat
Reflection on Three Years in Sydney
Three years in Sydney… How have I been away for three years? I’ve reached a point where I’m not quite sure if three years is long time or short time to be living abroad. Depends who is asking. In some ways it feels like ages. When I moved here I thought I would stay forContinue reading “Reflection on Three Years in Sydney”
Expat Thoughts: Moving Abroad after College
Ever since moving to Sydney a couple years ago I’ve been receiving emails from students and recent grads asking about finding a job and living abroad. They show up randomly a couple times a month or so, because they found my blog or read a guest post I’ve written on moving. I love those messages,Continue reading “Expat Thoughts: Moving Abroad after College”
The American Connection
I never intended to have so many American friends in Sydney. That being said, I was never against the idea of meeting Americans when I moved here. It just happens somewhat naturally when you’re an expat I suppose. I always tell people that “one American leads to another…” I had a few American friends thatContinue reading “The American Connection”
Finding a Job Abroad After College
I love telling the story of how I ended up in Australia. I have to love telling it, because I get asked all the time. When people hear my accent they want to know why I’m in Sydney and how it came to be. However, the people I’ve most enjoyed sharing my story with overContinue reading “Finding a Job Abroad After College”
Customer Service and the Tipping Culture
When I moved to Australia it was weird not to leave tips in restaurants. I was still used to the 15-20% standard at home. On a related note, I also found the service at many establishments awful. It was frustrating, and then I found myself getting more frustrated for allowing such a silly thing toContinue reading “Customer Service and the Tipping Culture”
Food that I miss in Australia
When it comes to food, there isn’t as much I miss from home these days. I’ve grown to really love the food in Australia, and Sydney in-particular has to offer. I’ve found new brands that are similar to what I was familiar with back home or I’m happy to just swap what the states hadContinue reading “Food that I miss in Australia”
Aussie Phrases I Love
These are just a few phrases and words I’ve come to adore while living in Australia. Some I’ve adopted into my own vocabulary and others continue to grow on me. How are you going? – When I studied abroad in Australia we went abseiling our first week here. The instructor said to me, how areContinue reading “Aussie Phrases I Love”
Why I Love Living Abroad
There is a list of reasons that I love living in Sydney, but there is also a number of reasons that I just love living abroad. When I reflect on the last year living in Australia these are a few reasons that come to mind. 1. Moving abroad has made me more independent. At homeContinue reading “Why I Love Living Abroad”
Lessons in Public Transport
What I’ve learned in seven months of not having my car… 1. I really miss driving. I miss both the convenience of having a car and the actual act of driving around. I find it relaxing. I keep thinking about getting a car so I can have my freedom back. 2. Despite my whining, publicContinue reading “Lessons in Public Transport”
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