I decided to go on Rotary Youth Exchange back in Oct 2012, and now, my exchange has ended with many tears shed. Youth Exchange to Australia became some of the best 11 months of my life, filled with many memories that I'll hold dear to my heart for the rest of my life. Thanks to Rotary, I now have two places to call home, Connecticut and New South Wales. I cannot give enough thanks to Rotary, my family, host families, and friends for a year that is too great to describe!
30 July 2013
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Then today I spent a long day getting things ready to go to Oz. This morning I went to North Haven's Rotary Club meeting and briefly spoke to the club and said goodbye and thank you for sponsoring me. From there I, after a doctors appointment, I spent some time looking for gifts and trinkets, making a stop at the Yale bookstore. Then I closed up anything outstanding with the Marine Cadets when I went to lunch with my CO. So after all that, I am just about set to go come Friday! Almost there!!!
27 July 2013
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26 July 2013
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7 days, 1 hour, 45min. That's how long until my scheduled departure to Australia! Only one week away and it's getting very exciting but I'm also getting more nervous the closer it gets. I'm starting to pack now and finding it hard to figure out everything to bring for a whole year. I just need to pack and get my travel packet from the travel agency, then I'm all set to go! The travel packet has my plane tickets so it's a little important but they should be here tomorrow or Monday. I can't wait! :D