Australian Study Abroad Experience of a College Student with a Physical Disability
By Amanda Parkman
Amanda Parkman, who has a physical disability, studied abroad in Australia on a Gilman scholarship. www.iie.org/gilman
Join Amanda Parkman as she explores the beauty of Wollongong, Australia, and learns more about Australian culture! Amanda, who has Oesteogensis Imperfecta, shares her airplane and battery charging woes at the start of her journey but they become resolved with her persistence and knowledge she gained. She passes this knowledge and other accessibility tips on to others to use on their adventures. Read more in her online journal “Adventurous Amanda” at: http://adventurousamanda.blogspot.com.
