Understanding the Country, the Cities, and the Culture Cultural awareness is a key part of any international experience. While Australia may feel familiar in some ways—English-speaking, modern, and Western—it has its own cultural norms, values, and social expectations. Understanding these differences helps students engage respectfully, communicate effectively, and gain more from their experience abroad. Australia at a Glance Australia is a diverse, multicultural country shape

Wow! We hit the ground running here in Sydney.. Sorry for the delay in posts - we have been on the run! Here is the quick review - we will post student posts as we get time... Thursday - we departed Melbourne in the morning and arrived here in Sydney around 12:30 p.m. Our van was waiting for us and took us right to the hotel... The hotel is located in an awesome location - right in the heart of the CBD (Central Business District)... minutes from the train station, Darl