Secondary School Boarding Experience

Victoria from Lithuania is completing Year 11 with Townsville Grammar School, and resides in the boarding accommodation at the school.

Recently I moved to Townsville from the Dominican Republic. Moving to a new country is always an adventure, and my recent relocation to Townsville, Australia, has been nothing short of amazing. Nestled in the tropical north of Queensland, Townsville is a vibrant, sun-kissed city that has welcomed me with open arms. One of the most unique things about Townsville is the warmth of its people.

From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with smiles and friendly conversations and everyone has made me feel like I was part of the community – even though I have just joined it. Likewise, Townsville has some amazing landscapes and natural places like the beautiful Magnetic Island, a short ferry ride away, with its hiking trails, pristine beaches, and wildlife encounters. Even though it seems like a small place, it might be deceiving as it has so many cool and exciting places that I am yet to visit. I have made a lot of new friends in my new school and met some new lovely people from other countries and cultures through Study Townsville. I have been and seen some new things and new adventures like whale watching and
interesting workshops.

Overall, I like Townsville and think it’s a great place to visit as an international student and hope to explore the city even more in the future.

October 2023

Photo Credit: Victoria Schmeleva