By Matt Romania<\/p>\n
Fresh from the 25th World Scout Jamboree in South Korea, four representatives from Ballan Scouts share their enriching experiences and insights. <\/p>\n
This Q&A with Imogen, Millie, Ayla, and Cooper delves into the pride of representing Australia, the personal growth encountered on international shores, and the lifelong benefits of Scouting.<\/p>\n
What does it mean to the group to represent Australia?<\/strong> What did you expect to achieve by attending this event in South Korea?<\/strong>
\nImogen: “It was an honour to go to South Korea and represent our country in a global community. People were eager to know about our Australian culture. Sharing our heritage and interacting with people from diverse backgrounds made us cherish our country’s uniqueness and diversity.”<\/p>\n
\nMillie: “Heading to the World Scout Jamboree, we embarked with open minds, eager to interact with the global youth and share our Australian tales. We aspired to forge international bonds, expand our horizons, and enhance our global citizenship skills. Drawing from our experiences in smaller National Jamborees, we anticipated challenges that would hone our resilience, creativity, and confidence. The Jamboree indeed tested our mettle, but we returned as stronger, more motivated scouts.”<\/p>\n