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So how was it for some Aussies on their travel experiences thru IRE?

Craig ~ Vic to USA for flower marts 
   
  • 'traveled the world on a paid working holiday, yea
  • 'met heaps of people from all over the place
  • an awesome experience, just the best thing I've ever done
  • 'definitely recommend IRE to absolutely anyone
Joanne ~ Tas to Ireland for show jumping
   
  • for me living with a family was just great
  • got a real home away from home
  • try something quite different & a change of lifestyle
  • great to give yourself the challenge
Steve ~ Vic to Ireland & USA for dairy
   
  • met heaps of locals, it's a unique cultural experience
  • England, Ireland & America in a short 12 months
  • for me an excellent learning experience
Dave ~ SA to USA for crops & irrigation
   
  • so good, everything's all organized for you before you go
  • really worthwhile experience. I recommend it to anyone
  • just so much better than I ever expected
Tom ~ Qld to Canada for crops
   
  • cultural differences & different farming techniques
  • fishing & shooting in my own time or ice hockey & baseball on weekend
  • 13 states of America in 3 weeks holiday, amazing different animals
  • had a solid base, brilliant way to start my overseas experience
  • got paid some good cash to travel on, few other expenses
Luke ~ NSW to Ireland for sheep & cattle
   
  • being part of another family worked well for me
  • just so many different things to do after being stuck at home

Matt ~ SA to Ireland for beef & sheep

   
  • saw so many places on short weekend trips
  • really worked for me as the first time away from Aus

Joclyn ~ WA to Denmark for dairy

   
  • really broadened my uni training, leant so much new stuff about animal production

  • to help survive, don't forget to take to vegemite!
  • 'was interesting training cows for robot milking!
  • pretty tough to start with but 'learned so much about myself

Mark ~ Vic to Canada & Ireland for crops & dairy

   
  • girls just loved the accent! Oh yeah!
  • away from friends & family so 'really got to want to do it
  • two countries is the way to go, just great contrasts
  • being away longer also had my ideas develop heaps more

Scott ~ NSW to Holland for flower production

   
  • I gained on many fronts ~ a great professional advantage, new cultural awareness
  • got lots of great new friends & just saw heaps, awesome!
  • weekends for traveling then holiday in Europe after placement
  • such a great way to learn a lot while seeing the world plus getting some cash
  • 'reckon everyone just needs to get out & do it ~ do it now, don't wait