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Sydney: How to do study abroad right

Sydney is one of the study abroad hotspots, but once you get there, where exactly should you start?This post offers a beginner-friendly guide to Amsterdam — both by day and night. From navigating the canals to knowing which areas are overhyped, readers will learn how to make the most of their time while avoiding common tourist traps. A mix of culture, nightlife, and neighborhood tips.

A 15 hour flight will leave anyone getting off the plane feeling dazed. But, seriously, what now? You made it to the study abroad hotspot, let us help you find the rest of the way.

Port Stephens Day Tour:

This full-day tour is for everyone. You’ll ride ATV’s across deserts stretching for miles, kicking as much sand into the poor guy’s face behind you as you please. Nelson Bay’s the next stop, offering charming coastal scenery for lunch and sunbathing, maybe a mimosa, or three. And finally, a hike up Mount Tomaree for picture-perfect views. This action-packed day will introduce you to Sydney’s finest in just 12 hours.

If a desert race car doesn’t excite you, maybe sand boarding will. The only thing more fun than snowboarding, and the added benefit of what I assume to be a much softer landing. 


Full-Day Hunter Valley Wine Tour:

What better way to wind down from hurdling down sand dunes than sipping wine, cheese and chocolate? This full-day wine tour drives you across Australia, featuring 3 reds and 3 whites, all from different wineries. Enjoy an included lunch with a beer or more wine, because why not, and cheese, and chocolate.

You’ll learn a behind-the-scenes exclusive on all things wine related, and eat as much cheese and chocolate as you can grab. We’re big fans of the cheese and chocolate part, if you couldn’t tell.

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Byron Bay 1.5-Hour Private Surf Lesson:

Are you even allowed to enter Australia’s borders without knowing how to surf? Well, if you made it this far, it’s time to start assimilating. Byron Bay offers a private lesson to surfers of all skills and those with the lack of them. Whether you're a pro straight out of Surfs Up, or cling to it like a life-raft, these lessons will morph you into an authentic Aussie.

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If you just landed in the middle of this study abroad spectacle, look no further. Visiting the best beaches to surf, hike up Mount Tomaree or speed across sand dunes, Australia’s waiting.

Written by: Auden Sandberg