Frenchman finds fun downunder

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Frenchman finds fun downunder

MARC Danancher from Borg-en-Bresse in eastern France was after a different experience and a chance to meet some new people.

So he came to Leongatha Secondary College. Marc arrived in July for a six month stay, and so far, he has had an excellent time.

He is Year 11 and said that school is easy in Australia.

“In France, we start at 8am and finish at 6pm. The learning is the same, but you have to do less of it.

“The summer in France is about 35 degrees. It is very cold here, but the winter in Australia is hot compared to France’s winters.”

So far, Marc has experienced a myriad of Aussie things, such as a Collingwood game at the MCG, the koala park on Phillip Island and the Melbourne Zoo.

“I am going to Sydney in the school holidays. I am looking forward to seeing the opera house, the harbour bridge and the aquarium.”

One thing Marc does not like about Australia is Vegemite, “it is impossible,” he said.

Marc has found it easy to assimilate into school life at the college and said other students were friendly.

“I do miss my family. I have been sending home lots of photos and emails, and when possible we Skype.

“My stay has been really fun and exciting so far though.

“The food is different, the television is different and the sport is different. I like the AFL; it is dangerous, but good.”

Marc heads back to France in late December.

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