A Day in the Life of...

In an attempt to change things up a bit, I decided that all of the beautiful photos from our field trips were getting old and it was time to include some photos documenting the daily life of a student in Brisbane (me). Hopefully this will make it clear that the life of a term abroad student is not all about beaches and parties. So here it goes.. .

A nice little photo of Dan's comfy bedroom. The day normally starts at about 6:30 or 7:00 am with the ring of the fake mobile phone alarm clock. "Sleeping In" in this country is 9:00 am tops.

After a quick tinkle, and throwin' on some clothes, its usually out to the the kitchen where some extremely bland Australian cereal awaits. Apparently they didn't get the memo that cereal is supposed to be mostly sugar with little grain added in for flavour.

Next, its a quick jaunt down the hallway and out the door...

Of course, I always say good bye to my host brother Sam! Later mate!!!!

A nice little view down the hilly Dunsmore Street in the wonderful Brisbane suburb of Kelvin Grove. Is that a tree growing in the middle of the street?




After about a 10 minute shuffle through the neighborhood, I arrive at the Windsor Street #16 bus stop. After about a 10 minute wait, I hop on either the 390 or the 345 into the City.

I wonder how he knew to pose so stoically for my picture. I wonder what he's thinking about? Does he love riding the bus as much as me?

After a nice and relaxing 15 minute bus ride pondering the issues of the day ride, I arrive downtown. I then proceed to get on either the 412 or the 109 to get to the University of Queensland, St. Lucia campus.

Upon arrival at the Uni, it usually take a mintue or two to marvel at the spledid blossoming trees and...

...the beautiful lakes with all their wildlife.

Then, there's the Women's College of the University of Queensland where we have all of our lectures and exams. Apparently males are allowed in the compound only with special clearance.

After a few minutes of last minute studying in the lobby, its usually of to the lecture theatre for an exam.

I'm usally one of the last one's out the the exam. I normally like to hang around at the end and laugh at the exam a little bit after I kicked it's butt... haha.

(Yes... it is raining in this photo. This is a very rare occurance, but it apparently does happen... please do not be alarmed.) Then, its normally across campus through the sandstone-covered buildings of the Great Court to arrive at...

...the Biological Sciences library to study for the next exam.

After spending the majority of the rest of the day studying... its back on the bus back to the city and back to 33 Dunsmore Street for dinner. After dinner, its a little washing up, a shower, some more studying or messin' around, and then to bed to start it all over the next day. Just livin' the dream...

I also wanted to include a couple shots of the noble Brisbane skyline... ain't it so pretty, mate?

I hope you enjoyed a day in the life of Dan. -Peace!