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Australian Culture

My time in Australia was simply unforgettable. I couldn’t be more thankful for the opportunity to travel the world and see a these beautiful places that I probably will never have the opportunity to do again. There were things I was expecting to see and experience in Australia from films and through word of mouth, but there were also many … Continue Reading

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Melbourne

Melbourne was an awesome city to visit. When I found out the Australian Open was going to be happening while we were in the city I was so excited. Unfortunately, I was not feeling well the day of the tour so I was not able to join the class that morning. However, my mom went to college with two people … Continue Reading

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ACMI

The ACMI was a very cool place to visit. Even though I was late and not feeling that weel, it gave me the opportunity to look around the whole place by myself with no distractions. One exhibit I thought was really cool was the moon landing one. It happened on July 21st, 1969. 6 millions people watched human kinds first … Continue Reading

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Connection

The item I made was a 3D printed keychain from the Maker’s hub with my name on it. I made that so the person I gave it to will remember me and my name even once I go back to the states. I gave it away to my grandparents friends who live in Wellington. Prior to the trip my grandmother … Continue Reading

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Photo I took at the first winery I have ever been to. Thought it was a great day and cool experience. mpresuttiMore Posts

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Maori/ Tjapukai culture

After visiting the Tjapukai people in Australia, I noticed many similarities and differences between their culture and the culture of the Maori people in New Zealand. The first similarity that I noticed is that both of them decorated their bodies and face with paint and tattoos to show who they are and where they are from. The Maori people culture … Continue Reading

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Great Barrier Reef

The great barrier reef was my favorite day of the trip so far. I had been looking forward to it since reading the itinerary and to actually be there was amazing. Snorkeling was so interesting and thrilling that the only time I got out of the water was for lunch. Tyler and I exploded ever inch of the  designated snorkeling … Continue Reading

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Tyler Tom and I hanging out with some kangaroos mpresuttiMore Posts

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Sydney Tour

Sydney was an awesome city. I was looking forward to visiting Sydney since I singed up for the trip. It is such a known and popular city, I couldn’t wait to see what it was all about. My favorite part was the Sydney Opera House. It was such a historic landmark, to be there in person was amazing. One thing … Continue Reading

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Flickerfest culture

There are many cultural differences shown in the Flickerfest films and how we perceive Australian culture. In the film “A Low Hum” it was produced by an Australian film maker about an Australian fitnesses model who was obsessed social media and had her own personal robot to capture her entire life on video so she can share it with her … Continue Reading

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