As the Sydney program concludes, we asked our students, pictured left, to name their favorite activity during the past eight days. Many said they couldn’t possibly choose just one aspect of the program or their free time, as every day held something new and exciting.
Here’s a sampling of what each students cited:
John Byrnes: Hiking in the Blue Mountains with guide Muliyan
Akela Gabbadon: Koala & kangaroo encounter in Wildlife World
Jason Lentz: Hiking in the Blue Mountains & meeting Muliyan
Liz Lozano: Dancing in King’s Cross
Stephanie Marshall: Blue Mountains & meeting everyone in the group
Alex Pillow: Tribal Warrior cruise and Clark Island
Ja’stevia Sallet: Fast ferry over to Taronga
Shawdae Thomas-Smith: Encountering animals, esp. kangaroos, in Wildlife World
Keara Ziegerer: Clark Island, “our private island”
And lead professor Steve Holland says he too must pick Clark Island as his highlight. Steve’s wife, Sallie, accompanied him on the trip and bonded with the students with her witty comments and easy-going attitude.
The students fly out to Christchurch, New Zealand tomorrow to meet up with Dr. Heather Gibson and other students for their next adventure: the 3.5-week New Zealand program.