Student Exchange AUS: We are All the Same

AnzacDayIt was my third week of school since the break, not to mention a very fun and meaningful one, not only for me, but also for everyone in Australia, and even New Zealand. Anzac Day was celebrated this week. It is a nice tradition held by Australians and New Zealanders to commemorate the fallen soldiers who fought for peace. It was meaningful for me because I was able to be part of the service, which was very similar to the one held by LCC to remember our friends and family who fought for world peace as well.

It was truly amazing to discover that the Australian army, although so far away from Canada, fought in the very same wars we did; the world wars, Vietnam and currently in Afghanistan. They lost countless brave soldiers, as we did. They may have kangaroos and koalas, while we have squirrels, but we are really all the same!

This week is my last full week of school; I hope to make the best of it. I will truly miss my new friends and family in Ballarat. –Nick Lighter ’12

One thought on “Student Exchange AUS: We are All the Same

  1. Hey Nick!
    I am very touched by your blog this week. Sounds like you’re having an incredible experience. I’m jealous! Please say hello to Pierce for me! See you soon.
    June

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