{"id":11525,"date":"2025-10-01T16:36:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T06:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/?p=11525"},"modified":"2025-10-01T16:36:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T06:36:55","slug":"celebrating-san-francisco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/2025\/10\/01\/celebrating-san-francisco\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating San Francisco"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Darcy &#8211; San Francisco State University &#8211; USA<\/h3>\n<h4>Semester 2, 2024<\/h4>\n<h4>Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) and Bachelor of Justice<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11530\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11530\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11530 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/10\/Me-on-Golden-Gate-Bridge-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/10\/Me-on-Golden-Gate-Bridge-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/10\/Me-on-Golden-Gate-Bridge.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11530\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Me on Golden Gate Bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>My name is Darcy, and I am a fourth year Psychology and Justice student. I have just returned from an incredible semester exchange in San Francisco! Below is a discussion of my experience and at the bottom I have listed my tips and tricks for helping everything go smoothly.<br \/>\nBeing in the US has always been a dream of mine and so I focused my efforts on universities in the US. While I struggled at first to choose a university, I eventually chose San Francisco State University (SFSU), which was a great choice in the end.<br \/>\nI arrived approximately a week before the SFSU semester started. I spent that first week in San Francisco exploring around and understanding the city. I got to see union square, North Beach (an Italian precinct), Chinatown and San Francisco\u2019s famous Fisherman\u2019s Wharf!<br \/>\nI then moved into my on-campus accommodation at SFSU. I shared a room with another person which I had not done since I was very young so that was a new experience for me. I initially struggled with having roommates due to this but once we organised what our expectations were, I got on well with them.<br \/>\nSFSU\u2019s campus is modern and has good facilities. The weather in San Francisco is like Australia during springtime so it\u2019s not too hot. However, it does get foggy in the evening which makes it very cold. I found the classes at SFSU were more discussion based and a lot smaller than QUT which meant I got to know my classmates really well, which was lovely!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11532\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11532\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11532\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/10\/Photo-of-me-far-left-and-my-classmates-doing-a-group-project-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/10\/Photo-of-me-far-left-and-my-classmates-doing-a-group-project-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/10\/Photo-of-me-far-left-and-my-classmates-doing-a-group-project.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11532\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo of me (far left) and my classmates doing a group project<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In terms of exploring San Francisco itself, I was very fortunate that San Francisco\u2019s city centre is only a 45-minute train ride from the university, with the train stop being right outside the university itself!<br \/>\nSome of my favourite experiences here were the following. The aforementioned Fisherman\u2019s Wharf which I visited multiple times. I had their world-famous clam chowder from Fog Harbour Fish House which was absolutely amazing. I also went to the Mus\u00e9e Mecanique which had many entertaining (and some frightening!) old mechanical animatronics and games (tip: the games require coins so make sure to get some out beforehand in case the ATMs there are empty).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11528\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11528\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11528\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/10\/Clam-Chowder-from-Fog-Harbor-House-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/10\/Clam-Chowder-from-Fog-Harbor-House-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/10\/Clam-Chowder-from-Fog-Harbor-House.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11528\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clam Chowder from Fog Harbor House<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11531\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11531\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11531\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/10\/Musee-mecanique-animatronic-\u2018Laffing-Sal-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/10\/Musee-mecanique-animatronic-\u2018Laffing-Sal-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/10\/Musee-mecanique-animatronic-\u2018Laffing-Sal.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11531\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mus\u00e9e mecanique animatronic \u2018Laffing Sal\u2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I also organised an event at Fisherman\u2019s Wharf as part of my involvement in the International Education Exchange Council (IEEC) (an organisation you are required to join and participate in as part of your exchange to SFSU). The event was to do a \u2018fast food crawl\u2019 where we would eat at multiple American fast-food restaurants along the wharf. We started at In n Out, then did Applebees and then finished it off with pancakes from Ihop.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11533\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11533\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11533\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/10\/Quesidillas-and-other-items-from-Applebees-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/10\/Quesidillas-and-other-items-from-Applebees-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/10\/Quesidillas-and-other-items-from-Applebees.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11533\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Quesidillas and other items from Applebees<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Seeing the iconic Golden Gate Bridge was also great fun as was seeing the Palace of Fine Arts. I also went to see SF MOMA, which is a museum with a lot of really amazing art pieces. I had the chance to go to Alcatraz as well which was a sobering and enlightening experience.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11527\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11527\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11527\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/10\/Cell-in-Alcatraz-Prison-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/10\/Cell-in-Alcatraz-Prison-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/10\/Cell-in-Alcatraz-Prison.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11527\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cell in Alcatraz Prison<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In terms of trips outside San Francisco, I booked a tour bus to see Monterey (sort of like an American version of Surfers Paradise) and Carmel-by-the-Sea (a really pretty medieval-esque town). I would absolutely recommend doing this as this was an incredible experience.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11526\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11526\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11526\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/10\/Carmel-Sunset-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/10\/Carmel-Sunset-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/10\/Carmel-Sunset.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11526\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carmel Sunset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>My favourite part of the trip was without a doubt being able to dress up (bonus points if you can figure out what Star Wars character I\u2019m dressed up as!) and attend the San Francisco Fan Expo. I had never been to a convention before, and this one was incredible. I attended many entertaining panels, and I bought so many unique things here. Best of all was when I got to meet famous actor Giancarlo Esposito aka Gus Fring from Breaking Bad!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11534\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11534\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11534\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/10\/Me-right-with-Giancarlo-Esposito-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/10\/Me-right-with-Giancarlo-Esposito-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/10\/Me-right-with-Giancarlo-Esposito.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11534\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Me (right) with Giancarlo Esposito<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Above all else, the best advice I can give is to really try to push yourself and take any (safe) opportunity you are offered or able to do. This trip will really change you as a person for the better, but it is up to you to make of the time what you will. I have made so many friends here, both locals and exchange students from other countries and I will never forget this wonderful, enriching experience.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11535\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11535\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11535\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/10\/Photo-of-me-middle-and-the-some-of-the-friends-I-made-on-my-trip-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/10\/Photo-of-me-middle-and-the-some-of-the-friends-I-made-on-my-trip-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2025\/10\/Photo-of-me-middle-and-the-some-of-the-friends-I-made-on-my-trip.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11535\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo of me (middle) and the some of the friends I made on my trip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>And now onto the tips and tricks!:<\/p>\n<h4>General Advice<\/h4>\n<p>1. Make sure you have as many equivalent units as possible with the universities you are thinking of going to. Also make sure you check with your subject\u2019s departments and the exchange department ASAP (ie min 1 year and a half before your exchange semester) about whether the units you have selected are equivalent.<\/p>\n<p>2. On campus housing is in my opinion absolutely essential, you should obtain this as soon as possible. Always make sure to check if a university has any accommodation and especially any for exchange students. There were a lot of universities that seemed perfect but then had no on campus housing for exchange students. This is especially important if your university is close to or within a large city.<\/p>\n<p>3. Make sure wherever your university is, that it is near some form of mall or shopping centre. I had a Target (they sell food there as well in the US which was a bit of a shock) very close to SFSU which made getting bedding for my on campus accommodation the first night very simple. It was also very useful for getting groceries.<\/p>\n<p>4. If there\u2019s somewhere semi-famous you\u2019d really like to go to on your trip organise going to it as soon as possible. These kind of activities will fill up very quickly so you don\u2019t want to miss out on them. I myself almost missed out on seeing Alcatraz by organising it too late, thankfully they still had a couple of spots free for me and my friend.<\/p>\n<h4>US\/SFSU Specific Advice<\/h4>\n<p>5. If you are going to the US make sure you get your visa organised ASAP as the process is very long and confusing. You will be required to go to Sydney for an in-person assessment for the visa so ensure you have that all organised as much and as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p>6. The US uses a month\/day\/year date system, this is very important to keep in mind when seeing when something is due.<\/p>\n<p>7. Your Australian uber app becomes the US Uber app as soon as you arrive so you don\u2019t need to download a separate app. I\u2019m not sure if this is the same for other countries.<\/p>\n<p>8. When getting dropped off at the university, please make aware whoever is driving you that there will be a little bit of a process where you are being dropped off at on move in day. I had to first be driven to one area to be checked in and then driven to another area to wait in a queue to be dropped off. Thankfully my uber driver was an ex-student at SFSU so he understood but it was an important lesson to learn<\/p>\n<p>9. Daytime weather in San Francisco is similar to Australia\u2019s winter weather but keep in mind the fog makes things very cold in the evening so make sure to bring some winter weather clothes (this is especially important if you\u2019re going our Semester 2 which is their wintertime)<\/p>\n<p>10. SFSU (and possibly other US universities) do not have large block assessments of 25-50% but rather small exams and assessments each worth 5-10%. While this seems simpler at first make sure you don\u2019t miss these as it could hurt your grades overall<br \/>\nI know this all sounds like a lot of work, but I promise you in the end it is 110% worth it for the experience you will have there.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Find out more on how you can apply:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/qutvirtual4.qut.edu.au\/group\/student\/student-life\/student-exchange\/how-to-apply\/check-your-eligibility\">Student Exchange<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Darcy &#8211; San Francisco State University &#8211; USA Semester 2, 2024 Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) and Bachelor of Justice My name is Darcy, and I am a fourth year Psychology and Justice student. I have just returned from an incredible semester exchange in San Francisco! 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