“I learned to be independent, and I also learned just how much I was missing here in America, like footy, Vegemite, petting koalas, being bitten by kangaroos, living by the beach, and so much more. I experienced incredible things, like surfing in freezing water, camping among kangaroos and emus, learning new subjects in school, and eating delicious food. It was difficult for me to leave and come back to reality, but I will never forget my time in Adelaide because it taught me so much about myself and allowed me to trust that I can handle being thrust into the unknown.”