Here is a sample of the friends I have made so far. I apologize for the lack of quality of the pictures. Again, this is only a representative sample of the friends I have made so far.


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Per a friend’s request, I must divulge information on my current lady situation. There is really not too much information to share. As of yet, I have not met many Aussie “birds”. Maybe the cold weather has been keeping them away? The only girls I have been hanging around with are American. This is not my choice. It is just the way things are ( Read more... )

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I have three courses (classes). Photography, outdoor education, and perspectives of Australia. First, photography is pretty self explanatory. Second, outdoor education should be excellent. We learn navigation with compass and map. We also learn how to work in groups. I get to go on two field trips. Once is to an outdoor ropes course. This ( Read more... )

I really enjoy life with my roommates. I have three of them. Julian aka Jules is from Sydney. He is skinny and has dark hair. Good sense of humor with a lot of spunk. HE is an all around nice guy. They there is Ashley. He is ever the smart as. He will keep you on your toes. He loves Aussie hip hop. I am not sure I feel the same affliction ( Read more... )

I have this prevailing sense that the life’s of most young adults around my age in Australia is similar to the life’s of most young adults around my age in the USA. That being said, there appear to be some topical differences.

1.Vocabulary. While it is technically English, words are often phrased differently. For example, car park=parking lot ( Read more... )

My phone number is 011 61 2 6626 9215.  Let me explain it.  First, the international dialing number is "011".  Second, the country code for Australia is "61".  Third, the area code for Lismore is "2".  Note, you may need to dial "02" instead of "2".  Last, the number to my living unit is "6626 9215".  Do not be surprised if an Australian answers ( Read more... )

The university is doing an exceptional job of helping us meet one another. They have given us various activities to do ( Read more... )

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