There has been so much that that happened in these past several days. To start I would like to point out how Australians are much more loose with their language than Americans are. Informality is a big thing here. Everyone says "how ya going" to people they just meet. It's not above anyone to hear cussing from someone like a bus driver or a faculty member at a university.
The upperclassman (fossils) have some pretty interesting traditions. For example, as a new student (fresher) I have been wearing a pair of purple little girl jocks my head with my name on them. I have seen people from other halls wearing helmets, bandannas, bibs, etc. Our hall chant follows the rules of Australian language to the extreme (its straight up vulgar). Last night around 4 am we were woken up by all the fossils banging on our doors blasting techno music. They marched us all around campus having us scream our chant. Finally an hour later we were allowed to go back to bed.
It is still orientation week here and we have had plenty of hall gatherings and interuni events. Everything seems to be not very time based here. There have been times posted for various events and activities on campus, but the aussies seem to not have a strict timetable. They seem to do things at somewhat their own pace. Another thing I've noticed, is that everyone seems to be willing to have a light conversation with you. I've talked to tons of people, but only for a few minutes and then they disappear off to do something else. I don't mind it so much, but I do wish I had more of the consistant interaction where I can be mates with the many people I have met.
Yesterday was my most relaxing day here. I went down to the Strand with three of my American friends and we sat on the beach, read, swam, got dinner, ate ice cream. The scenery of the area surrounding the Pacific Ocean is beautiful aka I took lots of pictures. I equated it to lazing about on the beach for the day but I can go there whenever I want so I'll be in vacation mode for the next four months.
More to come of course. I'll get pictures up this weekend!
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That sounds crazy. All the traditions. It's funny the new lingo you learn like fossils and freshers. Have your heard Bloke yet? Sounds like such a fun time so far. Love you Zak!
ReplyDeleteThat is really interesting that they are so layed back with what we would call hazing here. I have a wonderful picture in my mind of you wearing underwear on your head by the way...
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