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bv Jill C. Hindman

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Imagine waking up everyday going to a few classes and then hitting the beach with your board. That is the life of Cabrini junior, Pasquale Bocchicchio, who is studying abroad this semester in Qu~nsland, Australia. He shares his experience at Bond University and his life as an Aussie on the Gold Coast.

Jill C. Hindman: What made you choose Australia?

Pasquale Bocchicchio: I went to California and friends told me they were studying in Aussie. I was originally planning on going to Italy.

JCH: Do you find the classes more challenging?

PB: Some of the classes are tough, but I do not find it as stressful as Cabrini.· livered from the major designers of New York City. All of the belts, sweaters, pants, suits, dresses, skirts, handbags, blouses, necklaces, bracelets, and everything else that the store offers are of the highest quality.

JCH: How do you feel about being in another country after the events of Sept. 11?

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PB: I feel as nothing is going on at home, but since I am here for the year I have seen changes in the incoming students of this semester. They all seem a little more laid back than the group that I came with.

PB: Very chill and tl thing to do. People a they are at Cabrini. If beer that is fine as Ion can have one with you.

JCH: What is the ,

PB: The weather is

JCH: Have you Sept. 11? Were the tions that abroad stu«l ed to follow? What wi rience like?

PB: I do not really found that from time t< tle bro, but not being he September 5, so everyt

JCH: What part o in? Describe the atmc rounding city and to'1

PB: I am on the ( tralia. It is the state of i mosphere here is that u ly work and the attitu The weather is always , are very happy. All about is what you are what your life is going is great and the beache truly paradise away fro

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JCH: Do you find yourself speaking like an Aussie?

PB: No, I do not find myself speaking like an Aussie, but others say I have and others think I am crazy when I tell them that I have picked up the accent. so I do not know. You will have to tell me when I return I suppose.

JCH: What process did you have to go through in order to study abroad? Did you go through Beaver College? Was it complicated or pretty much the same as regular enrollment?

PB: Tons of paper work, that is all I can say other "".iseI could write forever. Yes, I went through Beaver and they were very helpful. I found it to be complicated.but great things aren't easy.

JCH: Are you Id coming back or do : were staying?

PB: I am looking f< family, but like I said I home. I have met a lot if I had a choice I thin want to do other thing start to my traveling e; not mind !llaking this older days.

JCH: Is the food d is your favorite new i PB: The food is di1 not mean that it is al American food. I m good day of surfing t will hit the spot. Othe s life like?