So when I first found out that I was going on this trip, I was definitely super excited knowing that I would get to add to my teaching skills by teaching children in another country. It wasn’t until day four (Thursday) that I realized that yes, this is a great experience for my future career, … Continue reading Study Abroad: Life Changing by Sara Brueckner
The definition of a diva while here in Jamaica is a person who is late to a meeting or some other type of scheduled event. It is now Sunday and I was suppose to blog on Thursday, so I now hold the title of Diva for blogging. 🙂 What can I say about my experience … Continue reading Diva! and One Love! by Stephanie Bondaryk
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This has been such an incredible experience. It is hard to put into words all the different emotions I felt this week. I had the honor of spending a week at Mt. Airy All Age School. From the moment we entered, we were treated as though we were family and had been a part of their school for … Continue reading Jamaica- Incredible, Amazing, Extraordinary… by Nicole Lewis
I have been learning this week to stop and ‘experience the moment’ and really take in that I am here, in Jamaica, with other amazing teachers, professors, and pre-service teachers teaching the incredible Jamaican children. Jamaica is a beautiful country and is made more beautiful by its kind and generous people. Today was an especially … Continue reading Stop and 'experience the moment' by ASHLEY Allen
Every year Americans travel to different corners of the world to discover new places, to view famous historical sites, and to embark on personal pilgrimages. However to truly experience a different culture, there is nothing more meaningful than spending quality time in another country. Participating in a Study Abroad program provides students the opportunity to … Continue reading Spain Study Abroad Program – visit from director of Estudio Sampere (Spain) by Roxana Levin
Eyebombing is something that I have decided to carry with me to Jamaica and in a way I can definitely see a parallel to the students in the classroom. When I see an opportunity to eyebomb I jump at it without second thoughts or even give myself time to over-think it. It is in this exact … Continue reading Use every moment to teach or make an impact on a child's life… by Leanna Harvin
This experience has been absolutely amazing. Today was the third day the awesome teachers and students have welcomed me to Kendal Primary. Working with first and second grade, I definitely feel like I’m in my comfort zone. The other Great Shape! volunteers working in the same class with me have been incredible and have taught me … Continue reading The less you have materially and the more you have relationally, the happier you'll be! by Alyssa Anderson
Today was my second day at Kendal Primary School and the experience so far has been absolutely amazing. It is hard to find words to describe what it is like to teach these students. Today we taught them from the book Very Loud Lilly. While reading this story we were able to include many different … Continue reading The world is so different… by Jason Garcia
Today was the second day I had the pleasure of being welcomed to Kendal Primary School. So far it has been an incredible experience that words cannot even describe. I had the opportunity today to give shoes to the students with another Great Shape Volunteer named Lisa all thanks to the foundation Great Shape Incorporated. … Continue reading Not only will I remember this experience for the rest of my life, this one day will stand out above all else. by Stephanie Stefos