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Week Three Excursions!
It's hard to believe HSSA 2 is in its final week in Australia, but what an incredible experience we have all had. This week started off with two fantastic days... keep reading
Exploring Australia's Aquatic Life & Experiencing the Beauty of Sydney's Renowned Beaches!
Home to over 600 marine animals, Sydney, Australia, is renowned for its beautiful bounty of beaches, rivers, bays, and harbors. Whether whale watching, snorkeling, sunbathing, or enjoying the sunrise and... keep reading
HSSA 2 got the chance to see the Sydney Opera House
On Monday we started out week two of HSSA session 2 with a visit to the Iconic Sydney Opera House. Visiting the Sydney Opera House is a magical experience for... keep reading
Session 2 is here!
Session 2 has arrived full of energy and excitement about what they will see and learn about in Australia over the next three weeks. We had a tasty welcome dinner... keep reading
Blue Mountains Field Trip -By Theresia DiPalma
After much anticipation, we finally embarked on our long-awaited trip to the Blue Mountains. Our first stop was the Featherdale Wildlife Park, where we had the opportunity to pet Kangaroos... keep reading
Winter Solstice Snorkeling in Sydney
Last week to celebrate the winter solstice (the shortest day of the year), we packed in the most amount of activity! The students started off the day by catching the... keep reading
Session 1 arrives in Sydney!
After maybe the longest flight we have all ever taken, CIEE Sydney Session 1 has arrived upside down and in the future! In the land of kangaroos, wallabies, and spiders... keep reading
Amaijah tries Cricket
Edited by Brianna. Hi, everyone! My name is Amaijah Coates, age 16, and I’m a soon to be junior from Philadelphia, PA. Today was an amazing day for the global... keep reading
Take 2: Madison's Day at Featherdale Zoo
Written by Madison Koo (she/her) age 16 from New York. Edited by Brianna Luedke. “Ow, my face!” OMG, a kangaroo just punched me! Oh well. I guess that’s what I... keep reading
Sydney Sealife Aquarium
"No water, no life. No blue, no green." This phrase, orginally spoken by Dr. Sylvia Earle, echoed in my brain as we first entered the SeaLife Sydney Aquarim this past... keep reading
Guest Post: Avery Harriman
My name is Avery Harriman, I’m a soon-to-be senior from Carrboro, NC and am currently in the Australian Wildlife Conservation From Land to Sea study abroad program. Having completed our... keep reading
Madison's Day at the Taronga Zoo
Blog post written by Madison Koo (she/her) age 16 from New York. Edited by Brianna Luedke. Whoa…what a day! I can't believe all the amazing animals I saw at the... keep reading
Speak to the Sea and It Shall Speak to Thee
Our students have been reflecting on the ways in which the ocean's presence impacts Australia's way of life as well as the lessons one can gain from observing its natural... keep reading
Reflections and first impressions
“If we take care of the environment, it will take care of us back,” a student quote during our time at Manly Beach. The group got up early to start... keep reading
Welcome to Sydney, new friends!
After a long journey, the crew arrived in Sydney to cool, sunny weather. As students got settled into our housing, they were shown how to navigate their way around Sydney... keep reading