Awfully hard to believe I left the States a month ago already.Gosh time sure flies fast!I am continuing to enjoy myself as I have been studying, socializing, and sunbathing. Rebecca and I have been doing a lot of talking about how everyone says "Studying Abroad makes to you to be so independent, self- reliant, mature Blah blah blah"(Well naturally we all know I am already all of those things haha) But really, we are coming to see what all of that...

Just another update! For anyone watching the news Japan was just hit with a Tsunami and alerts to America have put Australia in that category. However, we have been advised that Australia is not in the alert or in a warning.So no worries I am fine and I will be! This week we had the opportunity to travel to the local Historical Prison to get a night tour.It was really interesting.It is Western Australia's only World Heritage listed building. For a little...

Hello All, I know it's been about a week since the last time I have posted but I wanted to wait until I finished my first week of classes to fill you in! The first week didn't go too bad.Not really pumped about the whole going to classes and studying thing but I suppose I can manage.It is so hard to stay focused with the beach so close and the weather so hot.Although, its cooled down a bit, its now like in the high 80s. Sometimes I even get the goosebumps...

Greetings from hot hot hot Freo! Classes started yesterday and I am now in the process of creating my weekly routine.(Ma I posted a pic for you so make sure you check it out, there wasn't a refrigerator near so I figured my room would do!!) School here has a much different format.Each week there is one 2 hour lecture and 1 one hour tutorial for each subject.Therefore, I have each subject 1 time a week where at home at least 2 or 3 times a week.With this type...

Hard to believe a week has already gone by since I have left the States.This past week has been such a whirlwind. Just yesterday the University had their opening commencement celebration.All students of the University paraded throughout the town with the marching band.It was a really nice way to get a tour of the town!During the festival we were given the opportunity to sign up for clubs and school events that we may want to participate in for the semester.Rebecc...