Week 1
Hey everyone! I left home a little over a week now, and it has been amazing. After three days of travel, I was ready to make it to my final destination. Arriving in Townsville was a huge relief, since I've spent half a year researching about the city and campus. I was extremely jet lagged during orientation, so the first day wasn't the best. It was a bit overwhelming at first to be surrounded by 80 new people from all over the world, but everyday I've been meeting new people and getting closer with others. The environment here is unlike anything I've ever experienced. Everyone you meet is extremely kind, and we're all here for the same reason, to deepen our relationships with God. It almost feels like I'm living in a fantasy, with really hot weather. Wednesday was family night and worship, which is when we have a communal dinner out on the courtyard with all the families living on campus. There were seven birthdays to celebrate that week which meant sev...