We started our day with a breakfast of eggs and ham and of course, gallo pinto. This gave us the energy we needed for a morning at school with local high school students. Half of us went to a private Catholic school. The other half of us went to a public school. It was exciting to know that our in-country leader, Denis, actually went to this school.
We have experienced how it is to be a Nica student. We saw how different education we compared to the United States. There was no discipline in class, it was really loud, and everyone just talked to each other. Very few students even paid attention to class. Students only attend classes for half of the day, which is crazy because they have 4-6 classes to go to during that time. The most shocking fact is that the students had to pay for the worksheets assigned by the teachers.
PE was so much fun compared to High School of Economics and Finance, where we have to sweat our butts out doing full workouts. Nica PE consisted of fun games and activities such as wheelbarrow races, piggyback ride races, and stretching.
The students were very friendly when we attended class with them. Many of us exchanged Instagram and Facebook information. We are excited to keep in contact with our new friends.
Two glimpsers were celebrities at the schools. At the Catholic school, Endrit quickly gained popularity with the girls, and Jazmine got the spotlight at the other school. Raymond was supposed to have a date after teaching English later in the day, but to the GGLs relief, she never showed. 🙂
Once classes let out, we came back to the hostel to eat lunch. Our Education seminar confirmed ideas we had about why there was such a relaxed atmosphere at the schools. Very few Nica students graduate from high school, and statistics showed that completing sixth grade was a huge achievement. This is sad because they don’t get to have a good education to have a good profession.
Glimpsers realized that we need to take our education seriously. Our schools provide many opportunities for us. Some of us even felt bad for taking advantage of our teachers or complaining about how much work we get.
Finally, we taught our second English classes. Today our classes were successful. We weren’t a mess like the first day of class. Jared really helped prepare us with tips from his experience with teaching English to native Spanish speakers and teaching Spanish at his school. Glimpsers got more students involved in class.
Personally we think being a teacher is really important because we are not just only teaching but caring about our students doing well to be successful in their lives.
Being the leaders of the day wasn’t as frightening as we thought it was going to be. Lizeth really enjoyed being a larger part of the group, and quickly got comfortable with speaking to the whole group. Elizabeth felt nervous at first, but then she enjoyed managing the group’s time and definitely got out of her comfort zone. We enjoyed to be the leaders of the day.
Carmen (Jazmine’s grandma)
Good morning Sunshine.or should I say good morning Miss Celebritie! I’m not surprised
Congratulations.Wow 8days already, how times flies when you are doing good for others.
Jaz, it’s great that you had the chance to compare schools. I guess that help you guys to understand and appreciate your own education better. But there’s one thing I’m missing more PICTURES of you.!!!!!
We’ll have a great day and Dios te bendiga te quiero mucho, mucho, mucho. Take care.
PS
Don’t forget the shining star.✨
Very descriptive.. Great work! I felt as if I was there right along with you. I am glad that you got to experience what a paid low quality education is like. Although I am sure most of you have taken yours seriously, many students do not. Please share this experience with your peers and loved ones. I certainly plan on doing so. Young children and teens need to see what education is like in other parts of the world so that they can take advantage of and appreciate the free quality education NYC provides. I’m glad the English classes are going well. We may have some future educators here!!! 🙂 Miss you Jay. You look so grown and handsome. I love you and we will speak soon.
Hello to all. Really love reading these blogs. What a wonderful and fun day for all of you and I am sure for the students you interacted with. To be role models at such a young age is fantastic. Congratulations to you all. I am very happy to hear the understanding of how important education is. Maybe you can teach our politicians a thing or two. XOXOXO to you all. Alma. Of course I cannot go without saying again how much we love you and miss you. I cannot wait to hear all about experiences. Your mommy, daddy and tigger. P.S. I am posting all about your trip on facebook. I cannot help myself. Lol.
Such a interesting day! You will think if they were paying for everything the students would be more serious with there education. I’m glad you guys noticed what a great tool education is as well and all the benefits we have with just living over here. With every update you become one of my heroes more and more Noe. I’m so happy and still shocked I heard your voice! You look really fancy and adorable as well. I miss you so much still. Love you hope to hear from you again. And Raymond I wanna meet your new girlfriend! (YOU GO SHRIMP!)
And of course Jazzy being too gorgueos like always !
what an experience you all had. Glimpsers in on two school. I imagine if these students do not get shown how their lives could get better with a more disciplined education than their lives will not go forward. It is truly an eye opener. You are all doing great!
I am glad that you all are beginning to see how education plays such an important role in determining success and should not be taken for granted. As young leafers I believe if you all really put your thoughts together you will come up with some great ideas to share with the students and teachers on how to make better use their time and resources to make the most of education and all its benefits that wil ultimately bring prosperity and more opportunities for the future of Nicaragua. Great job to everyone may God give you the strength and wisdom to pass on. Sophia I miss you sooooo much and being to see your smiling face on these blogs reminds me what a beautiful young woman’s you are big hugs and kisses XOXO
I am glad to read you all realize how much work and dedication your teachers give.
I am so proud of the way you are growing as each day goes by.
But I hope someone took pictures of Miss Jazmine sweating it out during gym…I know how
Much she avoided gym here… Lol First no make up and now gym…
Wish I got to see a picture of you today… Love you and can’t wait to speak to you again
Xoxoxo
Kaylene I miss you very much but it makes me happy that you are doing great and learning so much through this experience. Sounds like this day was really an eye opener for you guys to see first hand and compare the quality of education between Nica and the U.S. and realize how important education is and how we should take it seriously. Keep up the good work with those English classes… I’m sooo proud of you!! Love Always Titi
Hi Jazmine! Miss you & love you!
Today’s weather is great except a little gray without you 😉
Just checking in to make sure you are well in health and hope everyone is safe. I want to remind you how much I appreciate you and how proud I am! It’s not easy for anyone to be far away from family in a strange place. But we learn to adapt and make it right.
Humanity has a passion for money, we invest in bombs and wars not in education. So many get lost in working long hours and becoming slaves to money. We then become commodities. We have to break those chains and educate man, woman and child if we want a better tomorrow.
JAZMINE IN THE SPOTLIGHT…I LOVE IT 😉 I want o hear all about it when you get back.
LOVE YOU BABY!!!
Daddy
Summer School! Really great perspective on how children learn all over the world. All is good in NYC. Ally, I’m back from Chicago. And the sun was shining today. We continue to be so proud of all of you. Mom
Hi G! Sorry I missed your call, I was taking a nap, but you have made progress and left a voice message! I know you’re doing well and enjoying every moment. I will be visiting Amaya and Maceo tomorrow. I’ll be waiting for your call. I miss you. <3 Love Mami.
What an experience to learn how other Countries live, learn and cope with very little resources! I’m sure that each and every one of you will take a part of Nicaragua home with you. These blogs are wonderful. Too see the impact that Global Glimpse makes through all you brave young adults is amazing! Keep up this good work and just maybe this World will be a better place because of caring people like you! We miss you so much Sophia and can’t wait to hear about this journey! Hugs and kisses sent your way!
Alejandro please call Home mom is starting to get worried and also because you haven’t made a call in 8 days telling us that ur okay
Elizabeth and Lizeth,
Wonderful post, I love all the details you included as you talked about your day. Also, I really like how you reflected both on your experience as leader of the day and your reflections on teacher. Seems like you are learning a lot while having an amazing time!! I’m incredibly proud of you both! Best of luck to you both and the rest of your group as you continue your adventures.
Big Love!!
Heather (Ms Page)
PS Elizabeth: Ms. Mirwis saw your dad and he said he was super excited that you were having a great time and was so proud of you!! Woo hoo!!