First off, shout out to my mom for helping me get pencil cases for my students, they loved it more than I thought they would. I wouldn’t have been able to give them a gift so simple without her. Big love to her and my sister for being such great people in my life. I’ve realized so much about family while I’ve been away.
My day started at 6 being woken up by my partner and then ended up waking up my other room mates in the my hostel. Surprisingly, everyone was on time and eating breakfast together. I felt a sort of big responsibility while being a leader in the morning because I was held accountable for waking some people up and was later praised for making sure people were on time. We made our way to the school to continue the CAP project in which I continued to help paint a mural even though I was apart of the signs group. Only two people were needed for the signs but many “hands” were needed for those murals.
Lunch was great, it was fried rice and we fed a dog our left overs. As we got back to work, I tried to motivate one of my peers to do his best for a speech that had to be made to represent Global Glimpse. It was basically the closure of our teaching lessons because it was the last day. Anyway, I tried to motivate him to do his best and make the best out of these next two days left together. We finished the murals, gardens, and signs way before we needed to and I had extra time to play a basketball game with the bros. Afterwards, we headed home for free time in which majority used it to take showers because we were all so dirty. Then, there was English Tutoring. On my way back to the school for the last time, I realized how much I impacted these kids’ lives. Not only me, but everybody, all age groups that were being taught. We can possibly be the result of them getting a job in the future because of the simple fact that they know some English. We didn’t need to teach because it was the last day so they just ate snacks for the first hour and then the second hour was their graduation ceremony. When they left to the bathroom I put the pencil cases on their desks and their faces lit up so much when they got back. They were so thankful. The graduation ceremony lasted longer than we expected but it was amazing seeing my kids graduate. Dinner was at Roma Santa in which we celebrated my room mates birthday and cut her a cake.
We then had pizza for dinner but before that some people had tried maggots because it is known as a traditional dinner. On our bus ride home, we all began to praise my friend who had made his speech to the school. I saw how close we became. After two long, homesick, and exciting weeks, we’ve became a family, the most comfortable I’ve been with a group of people. They’re people I can count on even after this trip. It’s only been two weeks and I found a family in a group of amazing people and I’m so glad I’ve found people as amazing as them.
Yours Truly,
Ivy Ramdat
I’m so glad that the project was such a success and that you all enjoyed it. It has been awesome to see all the pictures and read all the blogs. Thank you for letting us be a part of it. We miss u all.
Congratulations to all on your great job on your CAP! Helping each other as well as the students and their community is a big accomplishment. You’ve all made friends for life on this journey. Enjoy your last day!
You have made me so proud Nen (Ivy) and I am so glad you were able to have this once in a lifetime experience. A little kindness goes a very long way and I am grateful that you felt you made an impact on your students’ lives. You and your Global Glimpse family have done a tremendous job these past two weeks. Thank you for the daily blogs and pictures which kept us well informed of activities!
Sounds like an awesome day all around. From finishing your CAP, celebrating at graduation, sharing a meal and even sampling maggots.
Can’t wait to hear in person.
Thanks everyone for the beautiful blogs and sharing.
Sounds like an awesome day all around. From finishing your CAP, celebrating at graduation, sharing a meal and even sampling maggots.
Thanks everyone for the beautiful blogs and sharing.
Nirvana (Ivy) – You all have done a fabulous job! Congratulations on making a huge impact on these children’s lives. I am sure they have impacted your lives too. We are extremely proud of you and your Global Glimpse family. It’s amazing to see your ideas come to fruition. The daily blogs were a great way to keep us informed of your activities. We can’t wait to see you.
Love,
Mom
Wow this is awesome…. I know this will b a trip they won’t ever forget…
Ya all have done a great job….
I cant wait to c ya faces tomm…
I wanna take this time to thank global glimpse for this great opportunity they gave my son… This is something he is always gonna talk about especially first time he’s been out and away from me….
Wanna thanks Jillian and the other young lady for watching over out babies…. And everyone blogs to find out and keep us posted on how they was doing
Thank u Thank u
God bless
And hope to c ya soon again…..
Elizabetta, We missed you and hoped you had a wonderful birthday. We were all thinking about you. We can’t wait to see you. Have a safe trip back.
Love,
Your Parents