First post! Cristina's Expectations

I have high expectations for this trip to Australia. I keep hearing others talk about their over-reaching expectations and let downs when everything could not be accomplished, but I can’t help it. I expect the world from this experience.

I have two sets of expectations. The first set is for my internship. I am excited to learn about a new area of student affairs. I am working in the campus engagement office, and this office focuses their work on sustainability and healthy living on campus. I really hope to learn a lot from being an intern in this department about student affairs, but also the work their department does.

Secondly, I want to experience Australia. 11 weeks will not give me time to do everything, but I want to do as much as possible. From tourist hot spots to the local hang outs, I want to do it all, even if that is over-reaching. The company we are traveling through offers an extensive amount of weekend excursions to various places in Australia, and I fully intend to take advantage of these opportunities.

In the end, I can’t wait for this trip, and I know I will come back changed. While I am there, I hope to take in as much as I can and learn about Australia and student affairs in the process.