Four American professionals who stayed in Dubbo this week say their Australian tour has changed their attitudes to life.
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The visitors expressed their gratitude to their hosts who had taught them about a "no worries" philosophy and so much more.
The team members and their leader were part of Rotary's four-week group study exchange, which took them from Newcastle to Dubbo before they return home this weekend.
The program, which offers the chance of vocational experience and home stays in another country, is regarded as central to Rotary's mission of bringing peace and understanding to the world.
On Wednesday night the visitors from western Virginia were guests of honour at a farewell dinner attended by representatives of Dubbo's Rotaract and four Rotary clubs.
Team member and jail administrator Steve Martin said in a presentation the tour in a country where people were "fun and relaxed" had encouraged him to live life as it happened.
Human resources director Becky Wilburn said it had been "eye-opening" to learn of Rotary's global efforts.
"It's been a time for me to step back," she said.
"My goal going back to the US is to emulate what I've learnt from each of you, no worries."