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1. Getting that "special" treatment on the first day of school.
2. Being asked "Why did you move to Australia?" just overwhelms you.
3. Translating phrases from English to your first language is inevitable.
4. And your Aussie classmates find your accent either funny or irresistible.
5. Making new friends is both a pleasure and a chore.
6. You form an instant connection with other kids who share the same nationality as you.
7. Being called "mate" for the first time is an enlightening experience.
8. You try to fit in with the cool kids and putting on your OH-ZAY accent.
9. You start comparing your new home to your old home to find familiarity.
10. And even though it’s completely different, you appreciate how super friendly and welcoming Aussies are.
Because if there's one thing your Aussie mates are known for worldwide...
...it's that wherever you were born, and whatever languages you speak...
...true Australians know that Multiculturalism is Our Culture.
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