Gui did his final presentation to the club before his departure on Friday. 
He gave a heart felt talk on his time in Australia.  Well done Gui.
 
Rotary Youth Exchange, 3 words, millions of feelings and very difficult to describe.  One year has past and everything has changed.  I remember hearing a few key pieces of advice before I left Brazil. “Study the language as much as you can”, “say yes to every opportunity” but there’s one I wish I had been told.  “Make the most of the short time you have”.  But who would ever think that a full year could pass quickly?  Time seems endless.  Yet, in the blink of an eye, I’ve come to the end of my time in Australia.
 
It’s difficult not to look back on the time that has already passed and think about what could’ve been.  An extra trip to the city, or maybe a different beach with an awesome view to the ocean.  We adapt to the weather, the new language, to the boring routine.  We get used to the jokes, to the food on the dinner table, to the new house.  Maybe it's biological or astrological, it doesn't matter: We get used to everything eventually but honestly the only thing that I can't get used to is the see ya's and goodbyes. The problem with it is that hurts to say "see you soon" to a lot of different people.
 
It’s a scary moment that I’m sure all exchange students had the same experience.  It feels like last week we just arrived, and just yesterday was the safari.  Many friends have already gone home, returning to the comfort of friends, family, and food.  I find it so difficult to put into words my thoughts and feelings as I write this.  I would be lying if I said I am not scared to go back home.  I’m scared by the reality that I will no longer see my international friends anymore.  I’m scared by how my friends may have changed while I’ve been gone, also how I’ve changed while I’ve been gone. What scares me the most, however, is the thought that maybe I didn’t make enough of this experience.  Could I have done more to immerse myself?
But yes, I can say now being an exchange student is definitely a life in a year.  I think I have had such a good experience, all because Rotary and you guys supported me. 
Now I'm leaving my family to see my family and all the weird feelings are coming though.  I just have to say a big thank you for every single one of you guys because I have no words for say how thankful am I.
 
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