Hello everyone! Today was our first free day and I think I speak for everyone when I say it was a very fun day. We were all happy that we got to sleep in this morning and the familiar breakfast of cereal. After a quick seminar on politics, we were able to split into groups and venture out into the city with one of the local youth ambassadors. These ambassadors are students around our age who volunteer to help with the Global Glimpse program. They are exceptional students and are at the top of the English classes, taught by our Program Coordinator. The ambassadors are eager to meet all these American students while improving their English skills.
Having the ambassadors as our guides makes the experience better because we get insight into the lives of the youth in Constanza. The ambassadors that I went out with today brought us to a restaurant with many video game consoles and huge trampolines. And using them was FREE! I was surprised at how nice the restaurant was because all the other parts of city are lacking in upkeep. My friend Jason described it as an oasis in a hot desert. Some of the other delegation went around town and tried some of the ice cream. Considering the fact that the ambassadors said that they get really bored here, we were all surprised at how much fun we had. But then again, they have to do the same things all the time.
After all the fun, we went back to our hostel and started to prep for our English tutoring classes with our ambassadors. Everyone was very pleased with the fact that the classes went so much smoother today. Personally, I really enjoyed this week’s class because my students were very engaged with the lesson and my teaching partners were a lot more prepared. At the end of class, one of the younger girls came up to me and gave me a hug right before she left. That made me happy and smile so hard. Overall, today was a really great day.
Lastly, I just want to wish a Happy Birthday to my Ninang Anna! And to the rest of the family, I love and miss you guys so much!!
Awesome job on your blog Marielle! Good to hear you enjoyed your free day and got to experience it with the local youth. I can’t wait to hear about all the amazing memories you’re making over there! Glad tutoring is going well. No surprise the kids love you! I’m happy to see that while giving back to the community through tutoring, it’s also very fulfilling for you. So proud of you!
It was great to finally hear your voice today. Now I can sleep lol love you and miss you tons! More pics please, we love seeing you guys!
P.S. Today is 7-11 and you know what that means… free slurpees 🙂
Oh and the family loved their shout out! They ask about you constantly and miss you mucho!
Glad that you all had a “free day”, before planning for your classes. Your notes ’bout your days in the D.R. are appreciated. Your experiences brings us there with you. You all definitely have our hearts there with you. I missed my daughter’s call this morning. Can anyone give us an idea of when, & approx. what time the next call will be made? Thanks.
Yay for free day!!!! Loving all the posts. Stay healthy and safe to all of you.
Cassandra, your cousins have invaded your bedroom! Sorry but I’m sure while you’re having fun there, you won’t care 🙂
Love you,
Mom and Dad
LAYLA HI!
Not much changed since I last commented I still miss u like crazyy…
it’s awesome to see you have free days as well as not (you’ll have to tell me everything u did of course).
And also NICCCEE @teaching English I’m sure ur teaching well as well as learning a lot.
Can’t wait to see you friend.
CALL MEEEEE (AND AHANA BC SHES SUPER BUMMED SHE MISSED YOU YESTERDAY SHE RAN OUT OF HER CLASS TO TALK TO YOU).
Love you bud,
Yotes
Hi Cassandra,
Your adventures sound fun. I hope your free day will be great! I also hope you’ve been having fun and learning new things. Miss you!
Hey Shatta,
I am so happy that you got a chance to call me yesterday because I’ve really been missing my baby. It was good to hear that you are enjoying yourself this was a great opportunity you received. Continue to have fun and learn new things. See you soon! Oh I almost forgot your oldest sister said hello and she miss you.
Glad you were all able to enjoy your free day. Sorry I missed you call Elijah. I was bummed out. Enjoying the food?!