{"id":6153,"date":"2025-10-16T20:14:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T20:14:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/globetrotters\/?p=6153"},"modified":"2025-11-14T15:48:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T15:48:58","slug":"meet-the-ambassador-anoushka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/globetrotters\/meet-the-ambassador-anoushka\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the ambassador &#8211; Anoushka &#8211; PSYCH, Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Name<\/strong>: Anoushka Parylo<\/p>\n<p><strong>School, Degree Programme<\/strong>: School of Psychology, Undergraduate Psychology with professional placement, year 4<\/p>\n<p><strong>Host destination:<\/strong> Sydney, Australia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tell us about your global opportunity\u2014where did you go, and what did you do?<br \/>\n<\/strong>I went to Sydney, Australia for my placement year. I was a research assistant at University of Technology, Sydney . My role involved me helping with data collection, organisation and analysis as well as various administrative activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nWhat surprised you the most about your host country\/programme\/time abroad?<br \/>\n<\/strong>I think what surprised me most about Australia was how similar it is to the UK, but everything is slightly different. It sort of feels like a simulation. I was also surprised by how expensive veg is.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the one thing you miss about your time abroad?<\/strong><br \/>\nI miss the sunshine, the beach and the affordable food! I also miss the outlook Australians have on work. They understand the value in balance; leave work at work and nurture hobbies outside of work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s something you\u2019re passionate about outside of your studies?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Travel, fashion, music, climbing<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s your favourite place on campus\/in Cardiff?<\/strong><br \/>\nPontcanna or paradise gardens<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you could live anywhere in the world for a year (a dream destination), where would it be\u2014and why?<\/strong><br \/>\nI would do 6 months in Barcelona and 6 months in Japan. I think Barcelona is a very vibrant and lively city, and I love the meals that last all evening. I would love to live in Japan because I feel it is a very peaceful place with great food and great matcha. I am really interested in Japanese art and culture and would love to be immersed in it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s a fun fact most people don\u2019t know about you?<\/strong><br \/>\nI have a black belt in karate<\/p>\n<p><strong>Describe your global experience in three words:<\/strong><br \/>\nChallenging, enriching, motivating<\/p>\n<p><strong>What advice would you give to students considering a global opportunity?<\/strong><br \/>\nAny chance to gain experience while travelling the world will be a great experience. It boosts confidence, independence and broadens your view of the world. I think it is particularly beneficial for people who are anxious or concerned about their future. 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