Finally here!

I finally made it and have internet access! The weather here is unbelievable! After a long beach day yesterday we are all already very burnt haha. Everyone here is so nice and helpful! I have been told many times that I talk too fast and have a New York accent (which is interesting considering I am from upstate.) The Australian accent is also taking some getting used to. They call french fries- chips, ketchup- sauce, sneakers- trainers and sweat pants- trackies. Instead of saying "how are you" they say "how are you going". After some embarrassing answers of "bus or walking" I think I am finally starting to remember what it actually means. Besides the different expressions, Australia has many similarities to America including McDonalds everywhere you go. We just finished the first week of orientation for international students and now have another week of orientation for everyone. So that is two weeks of orientation before classes even start! It doesn't seem like school is very intense here considering most people have Mondays and Fridays off.  I also have already deposited money for two trips! Sydney March 3rd and a trip to northern Australia April 22 for spring break! Cannot wait!