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: Travel
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”
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”
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”
Finding Your Home: Waking up an Expat
How long does it take for the expat to wake up and no longer feel like an expat? Or does that day never come for some people? I don’t ask because I think I’m anywhere close to that day. In fact, I can’t imagine it. Next week I will have been gone for a year,Continue reading “Finding Your Home: Waking up an Expat”
Good Eats Australia
I didn’t appreciate the food in Australia when I studied abroad here. In fact, I didn’t like it all. I found most places we went out to dinner overpriced for small portions, and the food was underwhelming in general. I had a couple of memorable meals, but left Australia thinking it was not a countryContinue reading “Good Eats Australia”
See you Later Sydney: Living in a City of Goodbyes
A friend told me, not long after I moved here, that he has said goodbye to a lot of people in Sydney. After only being here for a relatively short time, I’ve already started to say my own farewells. I’m sure part of the problem will always be that I’m not from here. A lotContinue reading “See you Later Sydney: Living in a City of Goodbyes”
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”
Sipping on some Coffee Culture: Australian Edition
“Make your coffee at home to save money.” That’s one thing my mom kept reminding me before I moved abroad. Be smart and save money in little ways. A cup of coffee might seem like a small cost but when you add it up over weeks and months it adds up. A good idea butContinue reading “Sipping on some Coffee Culture: Australian Edition”
Two Months In: An Update for Home
Two months have flown by. I realize I’ve been slacking with updates home and it’s tough to keep up with answering emails to people I care about. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m geographically distant, there is a 14 hour time difference or if it’s just the fact I’m still finding my day toContinue reading “Two Months In: An Update for Home”
Hannah DeMilta 