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Sunday, March 31st, 2024

Bintan Beachside Bliss

Wanderlust Wonders: Vivian’s Journey Abroad (Week 10) Lion City Legends- Week 2 Over the weekend, Bucknell students embarked on an unforgettable journey to Bintan Island in Indonesia, marking a chapter of adventure and relaxation in our study abroad experience. This trip was enhanced with a plethora of outdoor activities and culinary delights, along with the island’s natural beauty. Highlight #1- Water sports  One of the many highlights of this trip is undoubtedly the array of water sports offered amidst the crystal-clear waters surrounding Bintan Island. Venturing out on paddleboats and kayaks, I found myself captivated by the sheer beauty that […]

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Sunday, March 24th, 2024

Spectacular Sentosa Sojourns

Wanderlust Wonders: Vivian’s Journey Abroad (Week 9) Lion City Legends – Week 1 Greetings from Singapore! It’s mind-boggling to think we’re in Asia now! This week, our journey unfolds amidst the vibrant streets of Singapore, delving into its unique slang, and uncovering hidden gems. One of the most prevalent Singaporean expressions I’ve come across is “can or cannot” — a sufficient yet effective way of determining feasibility, whether or not a task can be completed. Over the weekend, Bucknell students embarked on an adventure via the gondola to one of Singapore’s quintessential landmarks: Sentosa Island! [view from the gondola ride] Highlight […]

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Sunday, March 17th, 2024

Cairns Chronicles- Aussie Adrenaline 

Wanderlust Wonders: Vivian Kuang’s Journey Abroad (Week 8) Down Under Diaries- Week 8  Happy Spring Break! It feels quite odd celebrating spring break amidst Australia’s autumn season. Nevertheless, this break has been another week packed with a whirlwind of heart-stopping extravaganzas in the land home to 2,800 plant species and 663 vertebrate animal species: Cairns, Australia. From delving deep into the depths of the Great Barrier Reef to soaring high above the clouds, each second is enhanced with thrilling “firsts” that I will forever cherish and be proud of.  Day 1: The Great Barrier Reef Our Spring Break began with […]

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Thursday, March 7th, 2024

Down Under Denouement: Last but not Least… 

Wanderlust Wonders: Vivian’s Journey Abroad (week 7) Down Under Diaries- Week 7 As I reflect on this final week here in Sydney, Australia, I find myself caught in a whirlwind of emotions. This week has been a culmination of experiences, leaving a lasting mark on my Australian journey that I’ll forever cherish. Highlight #1: 2024 Lord Mayor’s Welcome for International Students To start off this week, I attended the 2024 Lord Mayor’s Welcome for International Students event, a fitting farewell to my time in Sydney. It struck me as ironic, considering the opposite academic calendar between Australian universities and Bucknell. This […]

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Friday, March 1st, 2024

Penultimate Peak

Wanderlust Wonders: Vivian’s Journey Abroad (week 6) Down Under Diaries- Week 6 This pre-final week in Sydney has been nothing short of a whirlwind adventure. From heart-pounding jet-pack shows to savory delights at the Greek festival to calming moments at the White Rabbit Gallery, each day this week unfolded like a colorful crepe of excitement and enrichment.  Highlight #1: Lunar New Year Jet Pack Shows Continuing the celebration of the Year of the Dragon, I attended two jetpack shows at Darling Harbour. The matinee performance included two lion dancers with jetpacks and their colorful costumes dancing gracefully against the backdrop […]

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Saturday, February 24th, 2024

Welcomes, Wine, and Waltz 

Wanderlust Wonders: Vivian’s Journey Abroad (week 5) Down Under Diaries- Week 5 From lively excitements of university orientation to serene beauties of Australia’s oldest wine-growing region and harmonious piano melodies, this week is the epitome of unique experiences that define my time in Sydney. At UTS’s O’Day (orientation), I formed lasting friendships with fellow Australians and gained a deeper insight into the life of a full-time student at an Australian university. Over the weekend, Bucknell students had the privilege of touring wineries at Hunter Valley and learning more about the wine industry. I also played piano at the Japanese restaurant […]

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