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Thursday, February 15th, 2024

John Wallace Blog – Week 4

On Thursday, I went to Brisbane with my mother to meet the best friends of my late grandparents. But for the first day, we simply walked around the city, settling in at a nice seafood restaurant overlooking the historic Story bridge that spanned across the Brisbane river. The city was felt more like a bustling coastal town rather than hectic urban city like Sydney or Melbourne, which also made areas feel a lot more authentic since there seemed to be a low number of tourists. The next morning, we met with the Reeves family (the aforementioned friends of my grandparents) […]

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Tuesday, February 6th, 2024

John Wallace Blog – Week 3

The first part of the week was just a lot of work and classes, so I’ll skip to the good part that is Melbourne! On Friday, we flew to Melbourne on a short flight before getting to our lodgings at around 8 PM. Shortly afterwards, I went to a small mom & pop Italian restaurant named Pellegrini’s espresso bar alongside a couple dudes. The service there was the best I had ever received at a restaurant, with the owner enjoying our company so much that they gave us free dessert and offered for us to sit in the kitchen when […]

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Wednesday, January 31st, 2024

John Wallace Blog – Week 2

This week began with my operations management class on Monday, one which was pleasantly marked with numerous class discussions that were both interesting and enjoyable to partake in. What followed however was the beautiful Coogee beach, a beach littered with striking red rocks & cliffs. The next few days were honestly a little bit of a blur. I went to a couple great bars and restaurants but never bothered to get any good pictures. The classes have been very fun though, with my Australian life and culture class illuminating the country’s issues. Despite the culture shock i’ve experienced, it’s wild […]

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Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024

John Wallace Blog – Week 1

After a extremely long pair of flights totaling around 22 hours, I finally made it to the land down under. I was immediately met with strong heat and an even stronger impression. The city of Sydney is beautiful, teeming with culture alongside a strong emphasis on nature. The city was filled with large walkable spaces, filled with beautiful trees. This was especially apparent as I walked into Darling Habour. Around the harbor was bars, shops, and events of all sizes. In America, these walkable hubs of activity are few and far between due to America’s large dependence on cars. I […]

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