Studying Abroad in Australia By: Maria Gallagher

Bond University Bond University is situated in the Gold Coast, very close to some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia. Surfers Paradise is a 20 minute bus ride and during Orientation week there were multiple opportunities for Surf Lessons! The school is very small, which is different from Northeastern but it was great to go to a small school for a short period of time and see the differences. The classes were very intimate and the teachers were all engaging. I took fascinating classes and feel that what I learned transfers extremely well into what I’ve learned at past semesters at Northeastern.

Bond University

Traveling While Abroad One incredible part about being in a completely new continent is that every new place you see is an adventure. Whether it is a beach 5 minutes from campus or the Great Barrier Reef, there is always something new to see. These are some of my favorite places so far!  The Blue Mountains

Traveling  Sydney Wildlife Sanctuary 

Meeting New People Making friends while abroad is a piece of cake. Almost everyone is in the same boat and wants to learn about new cultures and ways of life. I’ve met people from all over the world. A perk of making friends from all over is that you have a couch to crash on during your next traveling adventures.