Post-Australia Wrap-up Post


            We have concluded our journey in Australia, and what a journey it was. Over the past couple of weeks, our group has grown from strangers to close friends as we have shared an incredible learning experience. We saw some amazing games, sights, people, and adventures all over Australia that we will hold onto for the rest of our lives. While our Australian journey may have come to an end, the Aussie Gang will be back together in September at Syracuse to pick up where we left off and build on our experiences Down Under.

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