RYE Olivia - Thank you RCHP

Hello Hyde Park,

Firstly I would like to apologise for the lateness of this. It has been truly hectic over here in Switzerland, but I should have addressed this sooner. I wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone for supporting me thus far, but especially in regards to the two-week German Course that I attended with the other new Inbounds in our first two weeks here. I was stressed over the cost of it, as everyone knows Switzerland is incredibly expensive, but thanks to your generosity it was paid for and took a massive weight off my shoulders. So again, thank you so much for your support, it means everything to me.

Also, I thought you might like a little update. I'm writing this on Saturday the 18th of March, a few days from my two month anniversary and how the time has flown. I can hardly fathom that it has been two months, because every day still feels like the first. Despite this, I have loved every second of my Exchange thus far. Admittedly, there have been some challenges and not every day is perfect, but most are wonderful. I go to a great School (Gymnasium Kirschgarten), have wonderful friends and a lovely Family. It's interesting to see the differences between Australia and Switzerland, but I'm already feeling at home here. I got to try snowboarding for the first time which was fun (but mostly terrifying), and I just happened to fracture my wrist, but all is well! Last Weekend I went on a Rotex organised Winter weekend which was also a whole lot of laughs and fun, and most important, the sun is coming out for the start of Spring!

Once more, thank you so much for your support and I hope all is well in Australia :)

Olivia Barnes, Switzerland.

Here are some photos from exchange so far: