Blog 11 - The nation

 A big part of the reason my time in Australia was so great is because of how the locals treat one another and how they treat outsiders. Rather than looking down at outsiders because of their cultural differences, Australians are accepting of everyone which is why they are such a diverse nation. One thing I noticed is Aussies love tattoos and piercings as it is much more common in Australia than in America. Personally, tattoos are against my religion and would make my mom really upset if I got one, but I do think they are really cool. Also, Australians take pride in their sports and center a lot of their time and energy around sports. I have been to two cricket games during my time here and both times I genuinely enjoyed it and learned more about the sport each time. My amazing experience had a lot to do with the locals sitting around us who made sure to teach us the rules so that we could enjoy it as much as possible. One thing I have noticed is the technology used to help those with disabilities in Australia is superior to the technology used in the U.S. Rather than taking technologies used in other countries, Australians invent their own technology which appears superior to ours. From the wheelchairs to the transportation for handicapped people it seems like Australia has done it and the U.S. could learn a thing or two from here. Another thing that took some getting used to is driving and walking on the other side of the road. Although the U.S. is one of the only countries that utilizes right side driving, it is still a lot to adapt to. All in all, it seems like Australians have a happier and more laid back way of life while they look out for one another in all aspects of life.


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