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By USC International on September 19, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

Natnaree from Thailand: EKKA, the fair that I waited for a year!

Hi everyone.  I have been here in Australia for 18 months now . Last year, I heard about the EKKA in Brisbane. At first I was wondering what is EKKA, and then I asked some of my Aussie friends and found that EKKA is an agricultural show and also have […]

By USC International on September 19, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

Lee (Seung Hwan) from South Korea:

Hi! I’m Lee from Korea. I read some other people’s blogs and I think they are lovely. When I was suggested join the USC International Student Blog, I thought it would be good talking about some useful information; So I’m going to blog about my experience for part time jobs. I planned to study […]

By USC International on September 19, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

Natnaree from Thailand: Sunshine Coast life

My sunshine life! Hello everyone! My name is Natnaree. I am from Thailand and I am doing a Master of Communications. I have been here for one and a half year. Living in Sunshine Coast is wonderful. In Sunshine Coast is no traffic, no pollution like in the big cities. […]

By USC International on September 19, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

Patty from Taiwan: Delicious food at USC

Since I arrived in Australia I fell in love with this country and the people especially the Sunshine Coast. This is such a vast country with numerous multi-racial people. Yet, very underpopulated; in addition, it has got one of the world’s best beaches and amazing lakes and the hinterland is […]

By USC International on September 12, 2011 • ( 1 Comment )

Felix from Germany: G’day mates

G’Day mates, Squizz my new post, I reckon you will be stoked reading it! Otherwise I’ll spit the dummy and will be bloody spewin’! Did u get the meaning of the sentences above? If not, don’t blame yourself. I had to figure out pretty soon, that the Aussies have developed […]

By USC International on September 7, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

Martin from Switzerland: Brisbane River Festival

This weekend I have been to the Brisbane River Festival with my friends. We left in the early Saturday morning to take the train down to Brizzie. Our accommodation for this weekend was the X- Base backpackers, which is directly located near the Central Station. After our check-in, we enjoyed […]

By USC International on September 5, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

Tiina from Finland: Rainy day remedy

Heavy rain. Severe thunderstorm warning. Possibility of hail. There has been some serious speculation amongst international students about the origins of the name “Sunshine Coast”. As we all know, even if we do not always admit it, the name of the university (and the region) was one of the aspects […]

By USC International on September 1, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

I’emari from USA: Cultural Appreciation

Today I noticed that the feeling of being “Home Sick” was actually turning into appreciation and curiosity. This is because I began to have more of a deeper appreciation for my friends, family, and culture. I now understand why my family is so close and why tradition is so important […]

By USC International on August 26, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

Tiina from Finland: First impressions in Australia

G’day mate, and hi to everybody! I am Tiina (yes, with double i) from Finland, and I would like to share a few of my experiences here at USC and on the Sunshine Coast with you. I am here on exchange; my home university has a bilateral agreement with USC […]

By USC International on August 26, 2011 • ( 1 Comment )

Felix from Germany: Arriving at the University of the Sunshine Coast

Hey everybody, my name is Felix and I would like to share my experiences as an international student at the University of the Sunshine Coast with you! ​Originally I’m from Germany, where I attend the German Sports University Cologne for my Sportsmanagement Bachelor degree. I came over to Australia as part of an exchange student […]

By USC International on August 25, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

Carol-Anne from France: Studies and travel plans

For anyone wanting to study communication at USC, you will learn AND have tons of fun. The teachers are great; the assignments are fun and useful. I’m in my second semester into my Master’s degree in Communication. I have to do two semesters of course work and one semester of […]

By USC International on August 23, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

Blanca from Mexico: first time in Australia

Hello, my name is Blanca, I’m from Mexico and I’m studying Psychology here in USC only for this semester. I’m actually the first student from my home university to come to USC so it has been quite a challenge for me! This is the first time I travel outside the […]

By USC International on August 18, 2011 • ( 1 Comment )

I’emari from US: new emotions

Upon my arrival, I was very nervous about what was in store. I knew that I was a person that could be very social but that was because I had become familiar with my surrounds and the people around it. This was expected, being that Mississippi was where I born […]

By USC International on August 17, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

Anna from the University of Eastern Finland: Souvenir shopping

One Saturday we decided to do some souvenir shopping with a group of friends. First we drove to Aussie World and did some shopping there. The picture below is from Ettamogah Pub which is in the Aussie World. I was told that it is a really famous pub. After Aussie […]

By USC International on August 15, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

I’emari from US: studying at USC

As each day passes I see myself growing in more ways that I never expected. This Sunday Night, I was so overwhelmed that I had to go for a walk. I was not overwhelmed due to stress but because I was so happy to be here. The staff members in […]

By USC International on August 12, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

Kanako from Japan: Sunday lunch

Hello, my name is Kanako Endo. I’m from Japan. I came to USC as an exchange student. I’ve been here for over 3 months and been living at Varsity Apartments. I’m studying English here and I’m staying here until December. I have a good time at Varsity with my friends. I […]

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