Good evening friends and family, today was such an inspirational day. The morning started extremely early because we all had to be up at 5:30 in the morning and because I was leader of the day I was up at 5 so that I can make sure I had everything ready for today. Even though we all had to be up at 5:30 I started waking everyone up at 5:05 with the lights! This was the first and only day we had to wake up this early and the only time we can eat breakfast when you were ready. But mostly everyone was ready so we still ate together. Today’s breakfast consisted of an egg sandwich with lettuce and tomatoes.
At 6:30 we needed to head out so we could be at school early. If you are late to school you will have to clean the whole school. Which none of us wanted to do because it is extremely hot over here. The walk to the school from the hostel was pretty long and even though it was 6:30 it was already hot. The school that we visited today was the school that Carla,our site manger, used to attend. Once we got to the school we were split into different groups that contained some Spanish speakers and some non Spanish speakers. We followed the students around all day long and it was fantastic that we were able to see how they studied and how they learned. They have a pretty good school day. School starts at 7:45 and finished at 12:45. That’s not bad at all! To experience how the students of Nicaragua learn and communicate with each other is great because it was completely different from the states. Math class is 2 hours long and to be honest their math is much harder than the states math. The rest of the classes are 45 minutes long. After, being there for a couple of hours it was time to head back to the hostel for lunch. Carla and Valerie has the car waiting for us. That was the best thing ever because learning and walking around all day was crazy and too much to walk ALL the way back to the hostel. The lunch was amazing. I don’t even have words to explain how good it was. And personally I have not being eating as much because my stomach just couldn’t handle the food but today was a different story. We had some good mash potatoes with fried chicken cutlet and white rice. That was the best thing ever. I wish there were seconds. After, lunch we had free time until 3:30 and most of us took a well deserved nap. I sure did after waking up at 5:00 am. Others planned their lessons for the English tutoring. 3:30 came around and we met as group to gather supplies and ideas from each other.
By 4 pm it was time to head over to English class for their lessons and that alone was 2 hours. 4:30 – 6:30. The first day was hard and nerve wrecking because we did not know what the people knew or what they needed to know because two other Global Glimpse groups were already here and we are the last. But we all came together and we pulled through our first lesson. 6:30 came around and it was time for dinner. At least our dinner spot is literally 2 minutes away from the English classes!!!! We had hamburgers and French fries and that meal was great as well. Dinner was over and we headed back to the hostel but first we stopped at the grocery store to buy snacks. We arrived at the hostel and we had an program seminar and our nightly meeting. Now everyone is getting ready for bed because tomorrow we have an other important impactful day. Well, this was the day we shadowed an high school student and I was the leader of the day. Good night / morning. We all miss our friends and families. I know I’m very home sick and can not wait until Saturday to speak to my family. Please leave your thoughts and comments below!!!
7/28/16 5:57 am {NYC}
Good day to all , such an educational day you all had from beginning to end especially having to get up so early and actually following classes all day. I could only imagine how different the way you learn and would teach here in the States is much different where your at , I’m sure you all will come back home and start school in September with an different attitude towards your teachers and what ever lessons that your being taught now that you see the way you learn in the States isn’t as bad as you thought compared to what you learned , taught and did today. Just imagine you all complain about getting a little detention if your uniforms were not correct, you came to school late or for what ever other reason you may of had to do detention at least back home you would not have to clean the whole school. I’m happy to hear that you all got that one days exposure to their school life, and was able to have an amazing lunch followed afterwards, with some free time to just do what you wanted like taking a well deserved nap {Ny’Rayah} I’m sure you were the first one to close your sleepy eyes. Hearing that you all pulled together to get though a lesson is great that shows team work since you said you guys were the last group and wasn’t sure what they learned already or needed to learn. Knowing that you were all able to shadow a High School student is wonderful because you now see how different it is you will now appreciate getting an Education in the States.
Glad to see a few pictures and hear about your day, I’m not to sure whom wrote the blog today but great job it pretty much sounds like you Ny’Rayah each detail of it had me saying this is my child and too many clue words had me saying yup that sound too much like my side kick. I can’t wait to hear your voice on Saturday you may be homesick but this experience has enlighten your way of living not just you but for everyone of you children. Peace be with you all and have an awesome safe day today.
Rayah I love and miss you so much everyone has asked about you Your Home Skillet, Ana, Rosa, Michelle and much more {Terri said check out the jewelry out there and see if they have charms or something she want one lol}
Take care all
Warmly,
Niya
Hi Diana, Breakfast and dinner sounds like food you like to eat. I’m glad you was able to shadow students in high school. This will give you a new perspective on how the schools operate in different countries. I see that everyday is a busy day for you as well as the other students. Hope you continue to enjoy this wonderful experience. There’s so much to appreciate in life after seeing what goes on in different countries. Can’t wait to hear from you on Saturday.
Your aunt is always asking about you. Lam says hello! Take care, I miss you so much. Luv mom!
wow sounds like you guys did an awesome job!! those students are lucky to have you guys to learn from. I love seeing these pictures! keep them coming
Everything sounds so interesting. Again, this is such a great experience. I sure wish programs lie this one existed when I was in school. I am very happy for you all. I was curious to know if you guys know more or less when the phone calls will start this Saturday. Miss my beth very much, but I know she is having fun. I see her in the pics!
everything is OK over here. Love u!
Hey Ray!!! I’m so proud of you!! I can only imagine you waking up at 5am! Lol. I know you’re not an early bird. Tianna said she likes their school schedule. I’m glad you guys got to experience their school day & subjects they’re learning. As far as the English lessons, I’m sure they saved the best group for last. We love & miss you! And I am so so happy that you got some mashed potatoes and you was able to eat good. ☺️? Will & Tianna said bring them a snack from the store. Smh. Almost a whole week done! Yay!
You guys keep up the great work over there. You’re families are looking forward to hearing from you.
Be safe!
Lele (Ny’Rayah’s cousin)
Getting to spend the day with other high school students and learning about their high school routine sounds so interesting. I’m sure it has similarities to your day. Just getting to know other kids your own age from a totally different is so special. We assume they’re social media savvy, so you’ll have opportunities to always stay in touch.
Morgan we love your hair like that, kudos to your new hairstylist!! 🙂
Hope your are cherishing every minute of this adventure of a lifetime, taking pics and writing your thoughts as I’m sure it feels like it’s going so fast.
Can’t wait to hear from you on Saturday!
XOXO
Mom & Kenny
Morgan. WOW what a bright smile! I’m so happy for you that you have this opportunity. What a great way to see the world – through other students eyes.
Can’t wait to hear all about it.
Be safe and smart. Keep smiling!!!
Hey Jesus,
We were so happy to see the photo of you with a student. Can’t wait to hear all about it. Don’t forget to take pictures of your own so we can see them. Enjoy Nicaragua. We miss you!
Jesus! It’s great seeing pictures of you and knowing you’re doing well, I hope you’re having a great time and getting to experience new culture. We miss you guy! Buddy misses you mostly, he smells your bed a lot and Coletas hopes you’re having an awesome time lol ! Mom & dad miss you and so do Ana and I, bring back recuerdos and we hope to hear from you soon. Take lots of pictures dude!! Love you and take care!
Hello Everyone, it’s Bobbi, the (best) recent 2016 grad from BCSM, in case you guys forgot who i was ?. As a past Global Glimpser, I know you all are having the most amazing times of your lives. I love hearing about all the great things you all are doing,keep being amazing. And Shoutout to BCSM for having an amazing bunch of kids succeed after me.Stay safe and enjoy, love all of you, even the ones I don’t know. ?
Hello guys. Good to read about your day….
Hi Bianca I miss you a lot “sigua”
So you had to walk to school… imagine doing that every day,rain or shine, cool or hot… those are some of the struggle they have to endure, But is doable, and some use it as motivation too. Is good to know that you guys came together and worked as a team for the English class that most be so exciting since you guys got to experience it from the teachers’s perspective. I’m sure you guys will see things different when you come back to the states.
Good luck to you all get rest and good night.
Wow what an experience. Enjoy, we are proud of each and every one of our explorers. Tori we love you. Dad, Mom, kim, Kriss, Gabby.Courtney,Jayden and Brynn.
Love Dad