The
visit to Juno Beach cements the Canadian
history in your mind. Before you actually
see where the Canadian soldiers have
been or see the artefacts that they
had to work with, it’s difficult
to imagine how harsh the life for the
soldiers really was. It is a humbling
experience to know that young men and
women from generations past would make
so many sacrifices, not only for their
country, but for future generations.
This sacrifice is lost if we do not
bother to observe and remember them.
A
trip to France is a very good experience,
not only cultural, but for personal growth.
Learning about French culture not only
allows for tolerance of another way of
life, but for appreciation of that culture
and your own. It is an enriching experience
to not only see how other people fulfill
their basic needs, but to realize that
we all have the same basic needs. Until
one travels to France or anywhere internationally,
you live in a shell, but after your travels
you are able to see much more clearly
how small you truly are. It’s amazing
to see things that you’ve only
seen in books before, and to realize
their tangibility. This trip is almost
surreal; hard to believe what you’re
experiencing. Definitely worth leaving
home for.
Elyse
Merriman (Students) Hunting Hills High School
