Not very often is one able to travel across the globe to the land down under of Australia. However I was fortunate enough to spend a month traveling and exploring with my friends. It all began in October when a neon-yellow poster, pinned to the wall in Tribble Hall caught my eye. A picture with 2 students snorkeling next to a GIANT Wrasse fish, while holding up a Wake Forest flag, was pasted on the page. Ever the quintessential photo, if I do say so myself. Little did I know that 7 months later I would also be swimming alongside a similar Wrasse fish (who happened to be named Angus!)
I have said this to everyone who has asked me about my trip: If you ever have the opportunity to travel to Australia, I highly advise that you take the opportunity. I mean I’m not sure why you wouldn’t, but some people can be ignorant about new experiences. The culture and overall vibe of the country is much different than anything I have ever experienced. Although we were occupied with school work and lab-related activities during the day, we always had the opportunity to experience Australia at night.
While my parents aren’t entirely gung-ho on hearing about the nightlife of Australia, it was truly one of the highlights of my trip. Through these nightly excursions, my friends and I were able to immerse ourselves into a carefree environment. One of my many things that I have been told as I prepare for my upcoming trip to Vienna, Austria is that you must immerse yourself into the culture of the country. This allows you to befriend the locals and grasp a deeper knowledge and understanding of the culture. Now when people say that Australia is a very relaxed and easygoing environment, I full-heartedly understand, simply because that is exactly how I felt while studying there.
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