"Top 5's"

Well this is finally it.  I am back in the United States from my five months in Australia, the land down under.  As I look back at my time during I can’t help but think about all the amazing experiences I had in Australia.  I have done things I could not ever imagine I would have done.  I have always had a love for travelling and being able to spend five months in Australia has truly allowed me to live out my passion.  I loved every moment which is why I want to go back.  Maybe a job or grad school?  As I look back on my experience I will lists my “tops” of everything I did in Australia.  


Top 5 Favorite Things About My Study Abroad Experience:

1. Meeting all the people I met. The people truly made the experience ten times better.  We enjoyed many laughs and fun times and for that I am truly thankful for everyone.
2. University College.  My housing situation was the best.  I was right on campus and felt at home because it was a lot like the sorority house.
3. Travel.  I was able to see many places in Australia.  Thank you to all of friends who went with me on all those amazing trips.    
4. IFSA-Butler.  The program I went on was really great.  I love our program advisor Yogi.  She was really helpful and going on a program was like having instant friends.
5. Australia.  The place I chose was better than I could have imagined.  It is now my second home.  

My Favorite Places I Visited:

1. Sydney Harbor and Opera House
2. Great Barrier Reef and Cairns
3. Great Ocean Road
4. Brisbane 
5. Adelaide 

Top 5 Things I Missed the Most:

1. Family
2. Friends
3. Mexican Food
4. Cheap Prices 
5. OSU

I want to give a special shout out to my mom, dad, and Becky.  Thank you all for coming to visit me in Australia.  I loved being able to show you around.  Not many study abroad kids had people come to visit them so thank you for coming to see me you have no idea what it meant to me.

~MAI~