Australian Student Exchange: Adventures I’ll Always Remember

Choosing to visit Australia was definitely one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.  Though I am not even halfway through my stay here, I have already had many new experiences and have made lots of lasting memories.

 

Before I tell you about my amazing experiences here, I would like to say that the main reason my exchange trip has been so amazing is because of my host family. They are lovely and full of Aussie friendliness, and Stella, my exchange partner, is the best friend I could have hoped for! One thing I especially love about my host family is that they’re so caring and laid back. They’re so easygoing that they wouldn’t even mind if I happened to get hungry and made myself waffles in the middle of the night, not that I did that…

 

Here in Australia I have certainly made memories that will last a lifetime. After many long flights and delays I finally arrived in Pomona, Queensland on January 25th. The heat struck me the moment I stepped off the plane; it was definitely a change from Canada!

 

After settling in with my host family they took me on many outings. I’ve been surfing on the beach, saw dolphins at Seaworld and went horseback riding. One of my favorite activities so far was finally getting to meet a kangaroo. I had been looking forward to seeing my first kangaroo and these lovable furry creatures did not disappoint! The kangaroos were very sweet and had soft fur and big doe eyes. I will never forget how much fun it was to get to hug and pet some of the most adorable animals ever!

 

Australia is amazing, everyone is so friendly and welcoming, I wish my stay were longer! – Danova Gardilcic ’16 (LCC exchange student @ St Philip’s College, Australia)

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