7/29: Today was my first day of classes for the Master’s program. To start off the week at 9am, I have introductory winemaking lecture. W had a brief introduction to the program, the course, and what to expect over the next 2 years. Our lectures are combined with the undergrads, the tutorials are only for …
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Getting settled in and exploring Adelaide
G’day everyone, 7/25: I’ve settled into my apartment and organized my pictures on my cork boards and my clothes in the closet and drawers. Today I had orientation for my program, viticulture, and enology, at the Waite campus. This campus is located southeast of the city, and I commute by bus there for classes every …
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Botanic Garden and the Adelaide Zoo
G’day mates, 7/27: I enjoyed the tour yesterday so much that I returned to the Botanic Garden and walked around the entire property. Admission is free, so I can’t wait until the weather gets warmer so I can sit on the grass and read or have a picnic with my friends and taste wine. The …
Arrived in Adelaide
I finally arrived in Adelaide!!! After a long few days I’m glad to be here and excited for school to start (mostly to learn about wine)! The flight from LA to Melbourne was so long since it was nighttime for pretty much the entire flight. Towards the end, we flew along the coast and I …
My First Blog Post
Rosé all day. — Rachel Erickson. This is the first post on my new blog. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates about my time Down Under. Trust me, it will be grape! In addition to this blog, I will be posting on my instagrams (rachele2796 and catchracheldownunder) and my facebook.
About Me
Hi everyone! I’m back to blogging and this time I will be in Adelaide, Australia. I will be earning my Master’s Degree in Viticulture and Oenology.
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