Submitted by Isabel Gomez on the 2017 winter session program in Australia and Thailand sponsored by the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics…
On the last day in Australia, my friends and I went on a coastal walk. It was over 3 miles long and brought us to different beaches along the way. I was intrigued by how clean the beaches are here. The water is crystal clear, the sand is extremely white and warm. You can see your feet in the water, no matter how deep you are! Along the walk, we talked to some locals and I was surprised by what they had to say. They asked us about America and during that conversation I found out that gay marriage is frowned upon in Australia and cannabis is highly illegal, even for medical purposes. It made me realize how far along America has come and sometimes people might take things for granted where we live when compared to other nations. Imagine having to hide who you are from people. I am happy to be home and even more thankful for where I live, but I hope to travel to many other and new locations in the near future!