Attended a three-day orientation at uni last July 13-15.

Our uni has been very keen in keeping all international students comfortable and at home before classes commence. It’s great how they offer various services for health, fitness, academics, jobs, discrimination and more.

Our orientation includes morning tea (term used for merienda) and lunch. These breaks allowed us to mingle with other overseas students. Having been exposed in a multi-cultural environment felt like I was in a chic flick movie. Haha. It’s also weird how you can easily tell who are Filipinos based on their looks and accent. Lukso ng dugo? Haha.

Last Friday I sat beside a boy whose name was Ernestes. When I asked where he came from, he said “@#$%*”, that sounded something like ‘eleyoley’. I asked again and he repeated it slowly. I, having no idea of the place and spelling (can’t even pronounce it) said, “Where is that?!?!” Found out it was somewhere in Europe. I remembered the movie Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants which casts Kostas as one of the lead men. Parang magka-uri name nila. At the end of the day, nosebleed! :)

Here are some Filipinos we met. :)

Our school also provided us with a bag that contains notes about knowing Adelaide more. 

We got a free one week pass at our uni's gym. Time to work out! :)

We got confused on where to ride our designated bus since it was our first time. Some random Australian talked to us and gave us a timetable. He even showed us where our bus was. We called him an 'angel'. :)

Here's a photo of us with a kangaroo! Inflatable kangaroo! Haha. This was one of the prizes thay gave away during orientation. Luckily, we didn't get it. Haha.

Here's us sitting in front of the lake. I say this is a place of relaxation but not in this cold weather. Maybe in summer. :)

Next week we have an orientation mainly for nurses. I hope it turns out fun. Plus, we have a Tea Party on Friday. Time to meet friends! :)

Love, 

Biancs <3