Submitted by Hannah Scheck the 2024 Spring program in Sydney, Australia…
All good things must come to an end. Today I celebrated my final day in Sydney. Tomorrow morning I will wake up and fly home. This week I finished up all of my projects at work and celebrated a great Internship with my coworkers. I ate at my favorite restaurants for the last time. I took my time walking around saying goodbye to the city, the Opera House, and the beaches. It was very emotional. I had time to reflect on my experiences here. I believe I have accomplished a lot and grown as a person into a more independent self. I have been dreaming of Sydney since I was in third grade. Coming here was a dream come true. Leaving is bittersweet. I am so excited to see my friends and family again, and tell them all about my experiences here. I am very sad to leave this beautiful country and all of the memories I have made here. This was truly a remarkable experience and I am so fortunate to have been able to be part of it. My time in Sydney has changed my life for the better and it is something I will never forget. (Submitted on May 10,2024)