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One of the first exchange students from Germany: Joost Peters has become independent

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Joost Peters hat sich für Melbourne entschieden, weil er hier seinen Hobbies Kitesurfen und Handballspielen nachgehen kann. Deutsche Schulen sollten sich technologisch an den australischen ein Beispiel nehmen, sagt er. Source: SBS / Julia Grewe

Joost Peters was the first exchange student from Germany after the forced break due to corona when he arrived at Elwood College in Melbourne last June. After a short adjustment period from both sides and a steep learning curve in laundry, he is enjoying his time. His mother thinks he's become much more independent. We spoke with both of them.


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Joost Peters was the first exchange student from Germany after the forced break due to corona when he arrived at Elwood College in Melbourne last June. After a short adjustment period from both sides and a steep learning curve in laundry, he is enjoying his time. His mother thinks he's become much more independent. We spoke with both of them.



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