First Blog

My name is Caleb Stoneman Munk. I was born in Naperville, Illinois and I moved to Grayslake around age 3. I go to Grayslake Central where I play soccer and I am also part of the environmental club. In my free time I enjoy playing sports and hanging out with friends.
1. At first, I did not want to go on this trip. I usually just like hanging out with friends over the summer and I am busy enough with family that another trip didn't seem like fun. Before I ruled it out completely I talked to someone who had gone on the China trip and they said it was an amazing experience. Another reason was because I don't really get to go out of the country often and I knew this would be a great trip.
2. Basically, I hope to learn to a lot. I can't wait to see how people live in Australia because all I have ever seen is pictures. I also cannot wait to see all the different wildlife there is. I think most importantly though, I hope to learn more about myself. I want to push myself out of my limits and enjoy life outside of Grayslake.
3.There are many things that interest me about Australia and New Zealand. One of the things that interest me most is seeing a whole new culture that I probably will only see on tv for the rest of my life. I am also really excited to see a new environment with all the new animals and wildlife. I think most importantly though, I am interesting in meeting new people who are going on the trip and making friends and memories that will last forever.
4. I believe learning about where you're going before you go will improve your experience because that way you know what you should be looking for. Also, that way you can find out different details about their culture so you know something to look for and also how you should act. I feel it is better to have an understanding of the country instead of just going into it blindly.