Day 10 (LaTrobe University) - Bendigo, Victoria Australia Today in two words: hot mess. Let's start at the beginning…Res Fest started today - which is where a bunch of activities are put on by the Student Leaders for everyone living on residence. I had to once again sacrifice another orientation event to finish Outdoor Ed Orientation. This is when I felt like I was at Central again - just by the way the University schedules a bunch of activities and events o...

Day 9 (LaTrobe University) - Bendigo, Victoria Australia Finally, people are here! Residents! YEA! All 20 of them…I'm actually a little freaked out on how friendly everyone is who lives here in Scott Annex. It might be easier to get along with everyone because everyone has their own room. It's going to be hard to create and establish relationships in 5 months time, but I believe I can do it. I'm not used to so many people living together who come from a vari...

Day 8 (LaTrobe University) - Bendigo, Victoria Australia As I was on my way to International Orientation for the second day, I noticed a surplus of students at the Ironbark Center where orientation was held. I found Garrett and Sam, two American students also studying Outdoor Ed, who told me that they're participating on the Outdoor Ed Orientation instead of the International Orientation for the next three days. WTF. How did this happen? Where did this come fr...

Day 6 (LaTrobe University) - Bendigo, Victoria Australia Today was my last day of holiday. Tomorrow I start International Student Orientation, and after that is Res Fest (I think it's like Safari but for everyone in the Res Halls), then Orientation for everyone, and then classes start. Dinner was fun because I received many lessons (basically I was harassed/made fun) about the language Americans use vs. Australains (and of course I'M saying everything wrong, and...

Day 1 (LaTrobe University) - Bendigo, Victoria Australia I'M FINALLY HERE! After flying 12,622 miles, driving 95 miles, a 6 day "in country orientation" (aka vacay), I successfully made it to my home for the next five months. I'm pooped. I unpacked my four t-shirts, three pairs of khakis, two pairs of jeans, a hoodie, swim suit, blanket, and few other odds and ends. I'm living in Scott Annex, and my first impression is that I like it. I really enjoy t...