Hey,

I am Ryan Warrender and I am writing my first geo-blog, I’m getting real pumped to check out the outback and the amazing city of Sydney, Australia in just a few months.

I am going “down under” in just over 2 months and I keep getting the same reaction to studying abroad in Australia, “everyone loves it”. I find myself goggling Sydney hot spots, nightlife, and off the beaten path excursions. Everyone says do this and you gotta do that, I am going want to completely engulf myself in this culture when I am there.

I am going to be the Penn State’s version of the travel channel’s “No Reservations” just a lot more raw and real. I am going to experience the people, the landscape,the food, the traditions, and most importantly the culture. I am going to have an in depth list of what I “will accomplish”, “should accomplish”, and “try to accomplish”.

For example, here’s a taste of my must accomplish list
1.) Going to the Sydney Opera House
2.) Snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef
3.) Eat a Kangaroo Burger
4.) Visit Kangaroo Island
5.) Surf Bondi Beach

Location: University of Sydney, Syndey, Austrailia