Following from the hospitality of the Brisbane campus, Melbourne International Campus (MIC) had the privilege of hosting the final leg of the tour from Endicott College, Massachusetts.

This gave the professors and students an opportunity to further enhance their educational and cultural tour with the rich Melbourne and Victorian experience.

Endicott students at Essendon North Primary School
Professor Richard Nastasi at the Essendon North Primary School

The group visited the prominent sites of Melbourne, including the Telstra Dome, Victoria Market and Federation Square. Also in the group's schedule were trips to Great Ocean Road, Hanging Rock, Macedon Ranges, Ballarat including Sovereign Hill and a wildlife park.

The group also visited Essendon North Primary School where Endicott students captivated their audience with their story book theatre of Mulan which was performed in Chinese, Spanish and English.Aboriginal folk tales were also performed.

Endicott students and staff shared their experience of the USA, China (home to one of the students) and Mexico (home to one of the professors) to their eager young audience by answering a multitude of questions.

Also in the Endicott College itinerary was a Faculty forum through video link with CQU Rockhampton and a lively debate with MIC students, resulting in a tie. There was opportunity for questions to be asked by the audience afterwards.

For the group's final evening, a farewell dinner was hosted by MIC and Divisional staff. As a token of gratitude and esteem, Professor Richard Nastasi bestowed the MIC with a Stole of Gratitude - a symbol of thanks, best wishes and gratitude.

Overall, this tour was an exemplary experience of fellowship between the global educational community.