tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469180451149044429.post9012818131858703094..comments2024-03-02T02:31:41.752-08:00Comments on A Wayward We Go: Things I Learnt in 2014Cynthiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13407332278584354883noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469180451149044429.post-29775571885965144072015-01-07T23:14:46.433-08:002015-01-07T23:14:46.433-08:00Hmm, well based solely on the way you write, it do...Hmm, well based solely on the way you write, it doesn't seem obvious at all to me that English isn't your first language. But I guess it's a different story when you're studying in English. I'm sure they'll be support systems for you. For example, at my university (UTS), they've got free sessions on English academic writing for international students or just people who need some extra help. UNSW probably has something similar. <br /><br />As to the other matter on Australian slang, I wouldn't worry too much about it. Yes, our accent is different and there are certain words which may confuse non-Australians but overall, people like to exaggerate how indecipherable Australian vernacular is. My international friends at uni have confirmed this for me and they say they have very little problem understanding the way we speak. Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13407332278584354883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469180451149044429.post-61357178000551004932015-01-03T04:40:50.899-08:002015-01-03T04:40:50.899-08:00I'm glad to hear that about UNSW! It seems lik...I'm glad to hear that about UNSW! It seems like a great university. The thing I love the most about it is how easy it is to navigate on their website. Plus they answer any questions I have very quickly, even though I live on the other side of the planet. The biggest fear I have when it comes to studying abroad is the difficulty of learning in another language. In addition, the school system is very different from what I'm used to. I also often hear that Australian vernacular doesn't sound like English, which is freaking me out!<br /><br />Have fun on your hike!Bellanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469180451149044429.post-28340836146542561662015-01-02T19:00:41.888-08:002015-01-02T19:00:41.888-08:00Hi Bella! It makes me giddily happy that you manag...Hi Bella! It makes me giddily happy that you managed to find my blog and enjoyed it enough to stay! I'll have to thank Nancy as well for the link on her blog. But anyway, I think it's exciting that you're looking to study in Sydney. If you do do it, it's going to be such a massive adventure and learning experience. And UNSW is a great choice - but I may be biased since I've got a couple of friends who go there, haha. Let me know how it goes and whether you'll be coming down to my part of the world in the future :)<br /><br />P.S. Funny you mentioned hikes because I might be going on one tomorrow. If I don't die from mosquitoes and my own gross unfitness, I'll try to take some photos for the blog.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13407332278584354883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7469180451149044429.post-22637318888979495472015-01-02T04:09:42.698-08:002015-01-02T04:09:42.698-08:00Hi! I just wanted to say that I LOVE your blog. I ...Hi! I just wanted to say that I LOVE your blog. I randomly found it when I was searching for hikes in Sydney, which led me to Nancy's vlog, which again led me to her blog and now I'm here. I've read a huge chunk of your posts, and they're so relatable and funny. Anyway, I'm a Congolese-Norwegian Upper Secondary student, and I'm thinking about taking my Bachelor degree in Sydney (most likely UNSW), so it has been fun to read about your adventures. I also think it's amazing that many of your friends have blogs too (not to sound creepy). I look forward to reading more posts!Bellanoreply@blogger.com