*My First Month In Sydney*

Hey everyone!! A lot has happened since my last update, I have been living in Sydney now for almost a month (29 days). I absolutely love it here! I'm living at SUV with my 4 roomies, and we are all from very different places....Germany, Iran, China, & Australia. My masters program (international public health) is great so far, the classes are kinda challenging but I'm pushing through it with a smile. And my best friend Zebine has been so wonderful with helping me set up everything and showing me around the city (Lov ya Zebine).

I have also made many new friends since my arrival (Eva, Danielle, Veronica, & Avy...just to name a few) and I'm having a great time exploring the hot spots in Sydney. A few of the hot spots I've visited are Ivy, 3 Monkeys, Cheers, Cargo Bar, and many more. The nightlife here is amazing and I love going out and having a great time (when I'm not studying, lol). In addition, I'm still in the process of getting the Aussie slang down, but the one Aussie saying that I have down is "no worries"....it is kinda annoying when you want something done quickly, but I'm learning to love it. Furthermore, I surprisingly have not been the least bit homesick, I guess that just shows that "I'm a big kid now", lol.

The following are a few photos of my new life. Cheers!!

Zebine and I @ Luna Park

View of the Harbor
My first night at the Opera House Bar
Australian money (which is plastic not paper)

My "course readings"...that are given to students for free

Opera House

Ax'em Jacks :)
My apartments

University of Sydney