Hey guys, I'm here in Australia finally for my OSIP. Beautiful country, cool weather (Min 11 Max 23), nice people. This is my first time exploring a foreign country without any guides, therefore was kinda nervous at first. Luckily, there wasn't any language barrier expect for the austAfter settling down and exploring nearby malls around my accommodation, headed straight of the University of Queensland. Ok, being 1 hour early saved me from being late after getiing lost in the University (Seriously very huge campus! 3 to 4 times bigger than NUS or NTU). After Spenting half hour getting lost, found the building that I need to report for induction, headed to the cafe open for my lunch (Why cafe? Hmm, cos everywhere are cafes and no canteens, unlike Singapore).
University of Queensland - Central Hall Area
After induction (Got Access Card, Library Card, Room Key, Transport Card, and settle some admin stuffs), spent sometime in my given office space to mingle around with the other 2 students in the room (Lu from China and Mandy from Malaysia). Around 4pm, started to head back to get some stuffs as the shops in Australia closes around 5pm to 6pm (Sunsets early). As my lodge accommodates many international students, it is no surprise that there are some other Singaporean students along with students from Finland, China, Japan, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, and some Australians from other states, mingled around as usual around the dinner table while eating.
Alrite, thats DAY 1 in Australia!! Sightseeing on DAY 2 as my supervisor is not around till DAY 3. Was surprised to see this in the city...
Beach in da City!
It's so fun exploring without tour guides. Great scenaries and weather! But oh wells, work starts tomorrow... ;( but but GOLD COAST this weekend, Yeah!
Cya laters mates
Alvin
