In the conclusion to his book Ecological Imperialism, Alfred W. Crosby likens the human race to an army in its progression across the globe. The Aboriginal Australians, Native Americans, and Maori peoples of New Zealand were the “shock troops”or foot soldiers, whereas the later European arrivals comprised the full army with tanks and heavy […]
One Australian Nation?
On January 26, Australia Day, I attended two festivals in Sydney. The first was the Aboriginal Yabun festival, held in a park with vendors, food, music, and performances embracing Aboriginal culture. The second was a “traditional” Australia Day celebration in Darling Harbor, with fireworks and patriotic enthusiasm. While the majority of Australians celebrate January 26 […]
Australia Spring 2016
Australia’s Sporting Identity
I was fortunate enough to attend two different Rugby matches at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia. At each of these matches, I was able to experience completely different economical lifestyles. While attending these games, I learned a lot more about the Australian culture and their national identity. On the 21st of February, my host-father and […]
The Life of a Surf Bum
One backpack, one T-shirt, one swimsuit, two bro-tanks, a couple pieces of underwear, a wallet, a tube of sunscreen, a broken phone and a determined and adventurous attitude are essentially the components that have driven my Australian semester abroad thus far. The concept of being a ‘light-packer’ has truly been employed in many excursions throughout […]