Studying abroad in Australia is an amazing experience, but it also means you’re basically ruined for life. After you’ve come to know this beautiful country, you’ll never be the same. Andrea, who is currently studying abroad on the Gold Coast, explains what we mean.
1. Because nothing will ever be like your first box of Tim Tams
![Tim Tams](http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Tim-Tams.jpg)
2. …Or your first Tim Tam shake
3. …OR your first Tim Tam slam
![Processed with VSCOcam with f2 preset](http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Tim-Tam.jpeg)
4. Because going to class isn’t dreadful when your campus looks like this…
![Bond Campus 02](http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Bond-Campus-02.jpg)
5. Because the squirrels back home aren’t as loveable as koalas
…and you can’t just hang out with a deer like this
6. Because weekend trips look like this…
![Moreton Island](http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Moreton-Island.jpg)
And this…
![Great Ocean Road](http://teanabroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Great-Ocean-Road.jpg)
7. Because the food is amazing
8. Because, quite simply… Australia is beautiful and nothing will ever compare.
Andrea Trach is a student from The University of Dayton and a TEAN Featured Blogger. Andrea is currently studying abroad with TEAN on the Gold Coast, Australia.