After having some time to reflect on my experience in Matelot, I’ve been able to collect my thoughts of the trip and compare them with my expectations. While I thought that my previous international experience and research on Trinidad would prepare me enough to not be surprised by much, the opposite was true. I came…
Tag: Spring Break 2018
A Truly Unforgettable Experience
Our trip to Matelot, Trinidad was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Throughout the week that we spent there, I learned many valuable lessons, gained countless invaluable experiences, and gained a new appreciation for the diversity in the world and the different cultures that people live in. None of this would have…
Final Reflection on Matelot
Key Lessons Throughout my experience in Matelot, Trinidad, I have learned many key lessons. One key lesson which I can take for this trip to Matelot is the importance of adaptability. Throughout the trip, there were numerous meeting that either did not line up with the itinerary or had the format completely changed at the…
An Experience Like No Other
I will be talking about this Service Learning Trip to Bolivia for many years to come. This was an experience like no other. I have said many time this was my first time outside the country and I took a big chance. Unlike most people who travel to connecting countries like Canada or Mexico for…
Bolivia and Beyond: Final Thoughts On My Global Service Learning Experience
As the semester comes to a close, it is wonderful to have the opportunity to reflect on the Service Learning Organizations class as a whole, as well as the individual aspects of it. In the beginning of the semester, one of our first discussions was about the importance of reflection throughout this entire process. To…
Learning….An Everyday Experience
Wow, what a wild semester this has been. I can hardly believe that finals week is such a short time away. My experience working with CEOLI and Amizade, both in Bolivia and in the United States, has had a dramatic effect on me in several ways. I think it is safe to say that any…
Confidence and Competence – A Continuum
It’s hard to believe that it has been more than a month since we were in Bolivia. We’re finally in the home stretch, dotting our i’s and crossing our t’s, putting the finishing touches on our plan for Amizade and CEOLI. We may have had to leave the fruit juice and sunny weather in Bolivia…
Final Reflection
My experience in Matelot is one that I will take with me throughout the rest of my life. Immersing myself in the culture and working on my service learning project gave me key lessons, knowledge and skills, and the ability to overcome challenges as well as expectations. Some of the key lessons I learned throughout…
Lessons from Paradise
Throughout this experience, I encountered things I never expected to happen. However, by experiencing this program in this manner, I have learned many lessons and gained numerous insights. Below I hope to touch upon how this experience affected me. This experience has definitely challenged me in ways I have never been challenged before; as…
You must be logged in to post a comment.