Okay so I have been incredibly lazy and overcome by procrastination. I will admit that wholeheartedly, and now I will try to make a triumphant comeback with the following blog!
Melbourne Welcome
So after my blissful experience in quarantine, I returned to Queens College to join in the Melbourne Welcome. I recall being very socially awkward upon my arrival, uncertain that I remembered how to really communicate with other people. After hearing about the wild rumor regarding my apparent runaway with a Sydney girl, I realized how true and noticeable the Trojan family bond was as my USC friends greeted me with concern and care. Even the Trojans that I had never even met made an effort to introduce me to people and help me catch up on the Melbourne Welcome experience. I felt so included and relieved. After my epic return, we went bowling and went out. I was raging while enjoying copious amounts of water!
The next day we ventured to the Queen Victoria market where I purchased a righteous kid’s kangaroo T-shirt, complete with real plush fur… that I soon realized I was allergic to. We also got a tour of campus from our leader, and made a trip over to Eureka Tower, which is the tallest biuling in Melbourne. Such an awesome view! I spent a good 5 minutes leaning forward with my forehead on the window, pondering what it would be like to fly. I would definitely say my favorite part was when we continued out city tour by venturing through the graffiti-speckled alleyways downtown. We even checked out a happening graffiti art museum before returning back to Queens College.
After getting locked out of my room in nothing but my shower towel and shamefully meandering through the corridors in search of an X-key, we had a formal dinner back at Queens. It was a blast taking classy pictures with everyone doing the fight on sign! For dessert, they served us traditional Pavlova, which I enjoyed. The only thing I didn’t like about this meringue-based treat was the letdown feeling I was pestered with when Pavlova disintegrated in my mouth before I could swallow it-- kind of like the unsatisfied feeling you get after your cotton candy disappears right upon touching your tongue. That night they threw us a “Typically Australian” Party where some friends and I wore our matching Kangaroo shirts. It was way fun to celebrate good health and the true beginning of my study abroad experience in Melbourne!
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