Today was Aid and Development and it was so much fun! To Start off the day, we headed to the University of Panama Los Santos. We talked to the Director and some of the Administration about what we could do for our CAP (Community Action Project).
The Director discussed what the school needed and what we might be capable of doing. She spoke about making it more accessible and building a ramp to the cafeteria. She also really wanted to have a recreation center and a place for students to bond with each other. The meeting was informative and really helped us get ideas.
Afterward, we headed back to the hotel where we enjoyed a nice meal of chicken!
Our Advanced English teachers are above. They only had 2 students because it is finals this week at the university.
Our intermediate class only had one student but above are our teachers for that.
We had 2 sections of Beginning English and our room had 2 students, but tomorrow there will be more on Tuesday.
This section of Beginning had a lot more students- they kept trickling in so they had 7 by the middle of the time and Jeckson came over and helped with the one on one conversations.
A bit later we went back to the university for English tutoring, it was a brand new experience for most of us so it was very interesting! It was nice to be a part of the students learning experiences and stories with them. Some people said it was the hardest thing they had done on the bus ride back to the hotel.
After a great day at the university, we headed back home to the hotel, started working on our designs for CAP and prepping for our 2nd tutoring class.
After dinner, I passed the torch to Allie and Maria. – Aaliyah
Wonderful pictures. Everyone looks so engaged and committed to teaching and imparting knowledge. Great job Glimpsers!
A special shout out to Mira! I received your message this morning- it’s so nice to hear your voice; Glad to know you’re having a great time! Much love from your family.
What a meaningful experience for everyone. Teaching is not easy. Everyone looks so professional. A special note to Joanie: Your dad’s birthday is friday. Not sure you can call or send a message. We love you! mom
How great Alfredo.Hope your enjoying this adventure.We love and miss you.
MOM.
Looks like a wonderful opportunity to teach English and learn and practice Spanish at the same time. This had to be a wonderful time for all with so many happy teachers.
Great pictures and post Aaliyah! It looks like a busy productive day. I’m sure you will all do well teaching your students. I hope you are having a great time and enjoying your trip. Love you
Love, Mom
Hey Caro!
I see you’ve been meeting your students and learning to prep classes. Its been about a week that you’ve been gone, I miss you my best friend!!
Hable con Josh hoy, I miss him too.
He’s in Santa right now until August and he’s going to start his studies in the med field soon. He sounds really excited.
And he says hi as well.
Love you, miss you!!! (don’t forget to make great memories these upcoming days and to capture the color gradient that are the sunsets and sunrises of Panama, please and thank you)
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Great pictures! Thanks for the update.Hope you guys are having a great time and enjoying every moment there. Love you Derek ! Mom
Carolina!!! I’m so proud of you, you’re doing and helping out so much! :’) I hope you’re having fun there!! We all love and miss you, we’ll see you soon 🙂 <333
Alexis! Such a great idea your delegation and the school came up with! I wish you the best of luck and skill during your CAP project!