The transition process back home..

By: Amelia Carrozzi

Once arriving back home and debriefing to my family about the extraordinary events that had unfolded in the previous week, I felt as though words weren't enough to describe what had happened in those seven days prior. On the bus trip home I was able to write down each days events as a form of reflecting and looking over my experience in Goodooga. It was a time in which I was able to discover different sides to my friends and the staff that joined of whom I see regularly and a strong sense of trust was displayed throughout the trip. I personally was able to uncover a further chapter into myself and discover what it means to me to be able to represent Loreto as a Loreto Kirribilli girl as well as the meaning behind Australia and what it means to be an Australian woman. Witnessing the strong sense of community and openness displayed by the Goodooga local people, I felt a sense of disconnection through my local community when returning home. Another strong impression on me included my mind set which clearly changed as I felt myself questioning peoples attitudes and views. I found myself recognizing and placing a higher value on the blessings in my life from being privileged enough to go to Loreto Kirribilli as well as having such a wide range of options for my future in terms of my career path or future studies. Overall this immersion was an opportunity that exercised our school values of freedom, sincerity, verity and felicity. We were able to embark on this journey with our hands open, willing to accept and embrace challenges that would be put forth.