Hola, padres y tutores!
Today, we spent the whole day at the base house learning about the project we will be starting tomorrow at the local school, El Yas Escuela Otto Mora Perez, and our theme of the day, Aid & Development. Our PCs hosted the first seminar describing what we could expect from the average Community Action Project (CAP). The students split into groups and collaborated to come up with possible variables to keep in mind when trying to make a long-lasting project. All of them learned how to take initiative and determine what the project may need independently from adult guidance.
An environmental researcher named Rodrigo Mendez hosted the second seminar, which was in four parts: regarding the environment, the pillars of sustainability, teamwork, and the natural resources of Costa Rica. Many of our amazing groupmates volunteered to translate for him (and did an absolutely fabulous job!). We had an hour of downtime, then did a reflection on the trip so far and get-to-know-you questions. Even though we just met each other a few days ago, we are becoming a strong community of leaders who share similar goals and values. We feel our group mates are really learning from and appreciating this trip, especially being away from their cell phones! We wrapped up our day with dinner and passed the torch on to the next leaders of the day, Em and Stella. We’re excited for another action-packed day tomorrow, and the official start of the Community Action Project!
Pura Vida!
-Hannah and Raihana
This sounds exciting to help schools in the area! Can’t wait to hear in person what you have all learned and i think the most valuable lesson is HOW much time you have when not immersed in your cell phones. This is a wonderful experience do not forget the engaging times you would not have had if you were too interested in social media. Being social with those that you are presently with is so so important. The world needs new leaders! Enjoy and awaiting more news on your cap project!
Hi Elena! I am so excited for this new project you and your group are about to embark on. Remember to share your ideas and thoughts! I love you and miss you dearly. I hope you have a beautiful day! Love Mom, Omy, and Charlie
I’m so proud of you, Raihana. Words cannot express my joy in seeing you flourish and have fun with your glimpsers.
Great job, Raihana! So proud of you and eager to hear all about your adventures!
Hannah and Raihana, What a beautiful blog! It sounds like you are all learning from each other and are supportive of each other and are becoming a cohesive group. That makes me so happy! Hannah, so proud you volunteered to lead so soon. It sounds like you are all learning so much and the school project sounds amazing. Your gardening skills are being put to use! You leave behind something lovely and useful to the students at the school and we are so proud of all of you! Keep up the wonderful work : )
So much love to you and Julia and all the Glimpsers!
Mom and Meabhan
Looks like they were a great team!