When I first signed up for this class, I had some expectations. I went into it knowing that we would be conducting a project with an NGO in Trinidad and I was given plenty of details. My thoughts now compared to when I first signed up, however, have changed drastically. I didn’t realize how the…
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Trini Time Has Come to an End
In reflecting on my journey working with Nature Seekers in Trinidad and the insights gained from this experience, several key lessons stand out prominently. Firstly, the importance of cultural competence and adaptability has been emphasized throughout this experience. In class discussions and readings, we delved into the nuances of cross-cultural communication and the impact of…
Reflecting on the Semester
It’s crazy to think that the semester is almost over. Throughout my time participating in this course, it feels like time flew by, and I can’t believe it’s almost done. Over the course of the semester, I believe I have grown a lot and learned a lot as well. Key things that I believe I…
Final Thoughts and Reflection
The GSL program at Pitt opened so many doors for me to learn valuable lessons. Whether it be academically, professionally, or personally, I feel super fulfilled and satisfied with this past semester. To start, academically, I feel as if learning about the differences between service learning and volunteering has really opened my eyes. As someone…
TrINandOUT
Before traveling to Trinidad, I attended two class sessions a week. During these classes, there were numerous of different things we would do. Some days we had discussions about an article that we read in preparation for the class. Other days we were given presentations in preparation for traveling abroad. Other classes we had a…
My Abroad Experience
Hello Blog! As of writing this, our trip in Trinidad and Tobago has come to an end and I’m back in Pittsburgh finishing up the rest of the semester! To start, I’d like to delve deep into exactly what our experience abroad was like. Our journey first began on a Saturday for our travel day….
Trinidad Has My Heart
Our journey starts at 9:30 am Saturday morning in Pittsburgh International Airport. We all got there nice and early to make sure our flight check in was smooth as possible. We were all very excited to embark on this service-learning experience in a country we have never been to. We had a full day of…
Success in Trinidad
Wow, My experience in Trinidad simply left me in awe. Visiting the country of Trinidad was an extraordinary experience and all the activities that I and my group participated in added to the greatness of our experience. The time I spent in the country was from Sunday, March 10th to Friday, March 15th. The first…
Travels in Trinidad
This past week was one of the most amazing opportunities I have ever experienced. Reflecting back on it, we did so much, met so many people, and just overall made amazing memories. To start off, I would like to thank all of the amazing people we met in our time spent at Nature Seekers, along…
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