The thought of starting a blog has always somewhat enticed me, but looking back on the countless number of journals I have attempted to start but never end up completing, I have always rejected the idea. That is until now. I mean, sure I've already been in Hobart for two weeks and have completely disregarded any of my blogging 'obligations', but I promised myself I would make this work. So here's a quick update on what's been going on so far and my first impressions of my new university.
For the past 2 weeks we have had O(rientation)-week which have been absolutely wonderful. So far I've fed kangaroos at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, visited the world heritage site Lake St Clair and been white water rafting with the UTAS Rafting Society (best day so far). I've felt like quite a tourist, but it is almost impossible to walk outside and not stop and admire the 150 year old gum trees, the clouds that lay over Hobart in the morning or the wallabies that chill outside Christ College (my new home) in the evenings. It's brilliant!
For the past 2 weeks we have had O(rientation)-week which have been absolutely wonderful. So far I've fed kangaroos at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, visited the world heritage site Lake St Clair and been white water rafting with the UTAS Rafting Society (best day so far). I've felt like quite a tourist, but it is almost impossible to walk outside and not stop and admire the 150 year old gum trees, the clouds that lay over Hobart in the morning or the wallabies that chill outside Christ College (my new home) in the evenings. It's brilliant!
I've also met some really awesome people from all corners of the world. We've spent lots of time wondering around town (the older parts are so picturesque), but we obviously stood out from the locals (not too sure how?), because you could always find someone on the street or in their car staring at you. Despite this, everyone I have met from Australia has been so lovely. I don't think I have ever met a nation that's so genuinely happy ALL the time. The school system here is quite different from what I have experienced in Sweden, but all the professors are extremely enthusiastic and encouraging which I enjoy (more about that some other time).
Lake St Clair with Lexi, Linn, a snowman and Frank from the bar