1. Attempting to convert every purchase from USD to our local currencies 

The only way to determine if something is truly a good deal.

2. Ordering a "lemonade" expecting a Sprite 

One of the greatest disappointments in life:

In Australia and England, "lemonade" = Sprite

Sprite = Sprite

"American lemonade" = Homemade lemonade (uncommon)

3. Asking for chips expecting fries 

To us fries are a type of hot chip not the entire food group itself.

4. Hold back our frowns when the bar repeatedly plays trap music 

What even is trap music?!

5. Why is everything so sweet

Bread, Greek Yogurt, unflavored coffee... we are in need of answers!

6. Pumpkin spice EVERYTHING 

This might be the most American thing we encounter on a daily basis.

7. The entire celebration of fall 

I mean, we are enjoying it; however, at the same time very confused that it even exists.

8. UGG BOOTS 

Yes, they are an Australian brand but they should never be worn in public, no expectations!

9. Why are we sharing a dorm  

A rude awakening every morning and perhaps the hardest concept to grasp.

10. Calculating if we can afford to miss class

Compulsory class attendance is a rare occurrence back home and has not been an enjoyable adjustment.

11. Is that bright pink pepper spray actually considered a form of protection? 

Because back home it is considered an illegal weapon and a bit of a joke.

12. Please stop getting mad at me for walking alone 

Being from major cities with minimal police presence we know when it is and is not appropriate to walk alone. Have some faith in society.

13. Oh gosh, why are people screaming out of their car windows 

Is therapy that expensive here?

14. Why can you drive through the bank

Is getting out of your car that inconvenient?

15. Whoops, forgot to calculate in the tax 

Back home if a shirt is advertised as $20, then you pay $20.

16. Does anyone really carry around pennies? 

If so, what do they use them for And would you like some more?

17. She is really putting a lot of cold meat on this sandwich

Six slices of cold meat on a sandwich is a little excessive.

18. Why are so many drinks bright blue?

Are they just drinking flavoured sugar

19. Oh, look, another football team I know nothing about 

Can they tell I’m foreign solely because I do not own some form of sport jersey.

20. Wait they call this cheese?

Cheese should not be bright yellow or available from a dispenser.

21. When did boat shoes become trendy?

Sorry to all of our friends that own them.