In class I have learned a great deal about a wide range of topics and can't even imagine what I will learn while abroad. Just to graze the top, who knew Aussie was the one and only home to a large exotic and rare bird called the cassowary? The tropic region of northern Queensland is no stranger to exotic species in general. This combined with the breath taking great barrier reef make up a large portion of the northern region. There is much more to the country than the beautiful beaches and exotic animals, they have one of the strongest beef and sheep industries in the world. Cargill Australia (http://www.cargill.com.au/en/index.jsp) is on the the nations leading companies and processes thousands of animals daily to meet the needs of the country and the demands for exports of their meat.
While sheep aren't a high commodity in the United States, they play a large role in the animal science economy of Australia and are of relatively high demand in the country. Another difference between the US and AU is the market for Ostrich. It isn't uncommon to see Ostrich farms and products ranging from meat to lotions and creams from these birds. Aside from just animal products there is a decently sized grain market as well, which Cargill has a large role in.I am looking forward to comparing the differences in the beef and sheep industries of Australia and the United States as well as the cultural differences in general. I'm also very excited to spend my 20th birthday on the Great Barrier Reef for what will be my first time in a tropical region. With each task such as getting a passport holder and looking into currency exchange I can't help but get more and more excited for what I am sure will be the trip of a lifetime.
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