Studying Abroad In Australia: Expectation V.S Reality

Studying abroad is hard when you go to a school that constantly throws wicked parties. Its hard not to be keen when you know its always going to be heaps of fun! I knew i'd have no trouble finding some mates and some vegemite, I didn't really know what I was in for..... "Studying Abroad In Australia: Expectation V.S Reality"

Your Classmates

You know... all those Australians you'll meet at uni!

Expectation:

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Reality:

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Your Wardrobe:

Gotta look fashionable for those Instagrams!

Allusion:

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No, you didn't overpack. YOU CAN NEVER OVERPACK.

Reality:

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Finding Love

The process of extending a visa.

Expectation:

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Reality:

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Surfing

Expectation:

Reality:

(if you ever actually get on a surfboard)

Meanwhile....

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That LDR

(Long distance relationship)

Illusion:

Reality:

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Surfers Paradise

"It's like Miami, but in Australia!"

Expectation:

Reality

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Welcome to Sin City!!!

Alcohol

Party hardy, but can't afford Barcardi!

Expectation:

A SEMESTER LONG TROPICAL VACA

REALITY:

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I HOPE YOU LIKE BOXED WINE!!!!

Your *amazing* tan

Gotta make all the people back home jealous, you bronzed god/goddess!!!

Expectation:

Figured I'd sit out by the pool after my 3 hour gym sesh #fitness #doingme

Reality:

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***TOO HUNGOVER TO FACE THE POOL***

Academics

Uni in Oz is going to be a breeze!!!

Expectation:

PASS FAIL BABY, PASS FAIL!!!!!

Reality:

Wait...................... I THOUGHT "STUDYING ABROAD WAS EASY"????

Discovering Yourself:

~*Wanderlust*~

Expectation:

Reality:

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Not too much self discovery, just a new found hatred for bagged wine and some awesome new mates!